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Free & Fair Trade

The L.A. Area Chamber has actively supported and advocated for the passage of previous Free Trade Agreements, with the belief that trade is not the problem but part of the solution. The Chamber is committed to collaborating with partnering organizations to effectively work together to support the enforcement of trade agreements, protection of intellectual property and promotion of direct foreign investment and constructive dialogue.

CURRENT ISSUES

• Enforce Existing Trade Rules and Regulations
• Approve Pending Free Trade Agreements
• Renew Trade Promotion Authority
• Halt the Theft of Intellectual Property

RESOURCES

TESTIMONIALS

Impact of U.S. National Export Strategy on Small Business -July 27, 2011 Statement by Maurice Kogon, Director of CITD El Camino College before U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Small Business

EDITORIALS/WHITE PAPERS

Recently Approved FTAs Open Up New Business Opportunities - Editorial by the Chamber's Global Initiatives Co-chair

Intellectual Property Rights - White Paper by Kevin Bell, Research Intern, Global Economics - Exec Summary

TransPacific Partnership- White Paper by Kevin Bell, Research Intern, Global Economics - Exec Summary

Urgency of Passage of KORUS FTA- White Paper by Kevin Bell, Research Intern, Global Economics

Update: Momentum for Reform of U.S. Export Controls Will Continue in 2011 - Editorial by the Chamber's Global Initiatives Council Co-Chair

Obama Administration to Reform Export Controls – Editorial by the Chamber’s Global Initiatives Co-Chair

National Export Initiative: A Call to Action in Two Ways – Editorial by the Chamber’s Global Initiatives Co-Chair

Mid-Year Update on the Obama Administration’s Trade Agenda – Editorial by the Chamber’s Global Initiatives Committee Co-Chair

PRESS RELEASES

L.A. Area Chamber and COMCE join together to enhance business opportunities between Los Angeles and Mexico

WEB SITES

U.S Korea FTA Benefits to CA

U.S. Korea FTA Business Coalition

Latin America Trade Coalition

United States Trade Representative

United States Free Trade Agreements

Trade Statistics from the California Chamber of Commerce

U.S. Department of Commerce — International Trade Administration

World Trade Organization — Trade Policy Review