Trends in Trade & Tariffs

Nearly $3.6 billion in trade takes place daily between the U.S., Mexico, and Canada, and 14 million jobs in the U.S. are supported by trade within North America. The Cali-Baja region is globally competitive because of our strong collaborative relationship. In fact, San Diego and Baja California’s integrated manufacturing supply chain is valued at $2.5 billion. Much of this can be attributed to trade agreements such as the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) which have had a positive impact on the growth of our region. 

As the revised trilateral agreement – now called USMCA (T-MEC in Mexico) – heads to Congress for consideration, there is much to learn about this new agreement and its potential impacts. Join us for a presentation and round-table discussion with John G. Murphy, Senior Vice President for International Policy at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Murphy will provide an overview on where U.S. trade policy is headed and present an early assessment of the revised trade agreement for North America. Murphy has led successful campaigns to win congressional passage of trade agreements with a dozen nations, including Colombia, Panama, and South Korea in 2011, as well as Trade Promotion Authority in 2015.

About the Cross-Border Business Forums

With a $230 billion economy, the Cali-Baja Mega-Region represents a tremendous growth opportunity for all industries, including manufacturing, biotech, agriculture, clean tech, and more. Through the Cross-Border Business Forums, the Chamber provides business leaders the essential knowledge and resources needed to thrive within the binational marketplace.

Meetings are held quarterly, and alternate between the San Diego Regional Chamber office and the Club de Empresarios in Tijuana.

Registration is open to Chamber members and those considering membership. If you are not yet a Chamber member, please contact Member Benefits Coordinator, Joshua Peters at jpeters@sdchamber.org or 619.544.1368, to discuss membership opportunities or to register as a guest.

Keynote Speaker

John G. Murphy

Sr. Vice President for International Policy
U.S. Chamber of Commerce

Event Details

Date: February 12, 2019
Time: 10:00 – 11:30 am

Location:
San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce
402 W. Broadway, Ste. 1000
San Diego, CA 92110
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As we cannot validate parking, metered street parking or pay lots are recommended. Attendance is complimentary, but registration is required.

Contact Details:
Kenia Zamarippa
Phone: 619-544-1316
Email: kzamarippa@sdchamber.org

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