Food and SustainabilityIf China Strikes Back On Tariffs, California Tree Nut Exports Could Take A HitMarch 27, 2018 | Julia MitricFollowing President Trump's move to slap tariffs on Chinese steel and aluminum exports, China may retaliate by levying $2 billion in tariffs on U.S. agricultural exports. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Trump Withdrawal From Asia Trade Pact Could Impact State's Ag ExportsJanuary 23, 2017 | Julia MitricPresident Donald Trump made good on a campaign promise by abandoning the Trans-Pacific Partnership on Monday. The trade pact negotiated by former President Obama involved 11 nations. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Food and SustainabilityCalifornia Agriculture Industry Optimistic About Trump Ag PolicyNovember 14, 2016 | Julia MitricCalifornia agriculture produces billion in exports. Leaders in the state's agricultural industry say they're optimistic a Trump administration's policy on trade and immigration will benefit their sector. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Companies Await Fallout From Global Shipping Company BankruptcySeptember 2, 2016Some of California's largest food exporters say they are monitoring the situation that is developing as the result of a Korean shipping line's bankruptcy and failure to pay its bills.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezDeputy Assistant Secretary of State Matthew Matthews March 29, 2016Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Matthew Matthews is in Sacramento and will join us to explain how the Trans-Pacific Partnership will affect Northern California. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
BusinessCalifornia-China Trade Office Eyes ExpansionSeptember 23, 2015 | Katie OrrIt’s been about two-and-a-half years since California opened a trade office in Shanghai. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Delegation Heads To Central AmericaJuly 14, 2014 | Katie OrrA delegation of California lawmakers, including Senate President Darrell Steinberg, is traveling through Central America this week meeting with dignitaries from the region. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.