Global Initiatives Council
The Global Initiatives Council works to develop programs and events to promote global trade and investment to create regional employment.
Read the Chamber’s 2024 Global Policy Recommendations
Recognizing the critical role that international trade will have for the region’s post-pandemic economic recovery and job creation and in order to better serve U.S. and California businesses, as well as support and maintain the competitiveness of the region’s ports through increased trade, the Chamber advocates for a number of 2024 U.S. Trade Policy recommendations.
Upcoming Session:
TBD
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Past Sessions:
December 8, 2022 - Navigating Supply Chain Challenges: What’s Ahead in 2023
The past four years will be remembered as a significant time across the globe, not only due to the continued turbulence of the pandemic, but also because of the subsequent events unfolding on the global trade front. As we look to a new year, the Port of Los Angeles presented an in-depth view of the supply chain challenges from 2020 onward and how they have navigated with various stakeholders including customers, industry partners, officials and business leaders to meet supply and demand and what is anticipated in the year to come.
September 7, 2022 - Disruption in the Travel and Tourism Industries: What Can We Expect?
We are living in unprecedented times where the world is being disrupted by many diverse factors such as high inflation, the war in Ukraine, geopolitical risks, disruption in supply chains, and the continued economic fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic. Members of the Global Initiatives Council heard from executives from Tourism Economics and the Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board as they discussed how this has impacted L.A.'s economy and travel and tourism industry sectors and explore solutions being implemented to mitigate and address these current challenges. The program also featured Loyola Marymount University's Center for International Business Education as they shared opening remarks.
July 13, 2022 - The 9th Summit of the Americas: The Road Ahead
Last month, the 9th Summit of the Americas took place in Los Angeles. President Biden announced a new initiative to drive economic growth - the Americas Partnership for Economic Prosperity. Members of the Global Initiatives Council heard from experts from the U.S. Department of Commerce, GO-Biz, and the Office of Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti as they discussed their takeaways from the Summit as well as their hopes and views regarding the Americas Partnership for Economic Prosperity.
March 23, 2022 - Preparing for the Summit of the Americas: Building a Sustainable, Resilient and Equitable Future
Members of the Global Initiatives Council convened to learn about the many opportunities available as the City of Los Angeles prepares for the 9th Summit of the Americas. The program featured an in-depth discussion with experts from the U.S. Department of Commerce, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, U.S. State Department, Los Angeles City Mayor's Office, and Crowell & Moring International to discuss numerous opportunities that the Summit will bring to promote regional cooperation.
February 16, 2022 - Navigating an Evolving Global Trade Landscape: What’s Ahead in 2022
Members of the Global Initiatives Council heard from Ambassador Eleni Kounalakis, Lieutenant Governor of California, this week as she shared the state’s trade objectives and planned initiatives for the year. The program also featured an in-depth discussion with trade experts from the U.S. Chamber, U.S. Trade Representative Office, and Crowell & Moring International to explore this year’s global trade agenda and its implications on our region.
November 17, 2021 - Chamber Perspectives - What Lies Ahead for Global Business?
Members of the Chamber’s Global Initiatives Council had the opportunity to meet with senior executives from AmCham and the U.S. Chamber for a look at trends, opportunities, and business priorities across Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Speakers included the President of the American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai China.
October 20, 2021 Council Session - Impact of ESG Compliance on Supply Chains and Businesses in Southern California
Executives from the Port of Los Angeles, CBRE, American Realty Advisors and the City of Los Angeles discussed the impacts of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) compliance on international trade and supply chains. Topics in included noncompliance risks for both public and private companies and available resources.
August 18, 2021 Council Session - Shaping US Trade Policy: A Conversation with the Office of the USTR
U.S. trade policy and the multilateral trading system underwent significant shifts in recent years and President Biden's administration has the monumental task of shaping it. USTR, a creation of Congress that is part of the Executive Office of the President, plays a critical role in the development, implementation, and enforcement of United States trade policy. The Chamber's Global Initiatives Council had an in-depth conversation with Greta Peisch, General Counsel for the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, as she shares insights on the administration's trade agenda and what lies ahead for US trade policy.
Southern California and the Digital Economy
Members of the Council joined a discussion on the implications of current digital trends and e-commerce on the Southern California economy with Dr. Michael Chui, McKinsey Global Institute, Josh Halpern, BigCommerce, and Starling Marshall, Crowell & Moring LLP.
2021 Global Trade Outlook
The Chamber convened its first Global Initiatives Council session of the year. Council chair Nicole Simonian, Crowell & Moring led an expert panel with Ambassador John Emerson, Capital International, Inc.; Ambassador Robert Holleyman, Crowell & Moring International; and Myron Brilliant, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, as they discussed potential strategies and shifts in transatlantic trade relations under the new administration, US-China trade relations and foreign policies related to climate change. The session also included a policy outlook by council vice chair Brian Peck.
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| Chair Nicole Simonian Partner, Crowell & Moring LLP |
Co-chair Brian Peck Director, Transnational Law & Business Center, USC Gould School of Law |
Co-chair Kevin Klowden Executive Director, Milken Institute’s Center for Regional Economics and California Center |
Thank you to our Council sponsors
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ADVOCACY ISSUES
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.
RESEARCH PROJECTS
Access to key information and resources is one of the tools that the Council strives to provide its members. Under the leadership of Dr. Anatoly Zhuplev, professor at Loyola Marymount University and Council Co-chair, a team of LMU students are compiling research for pertinent topics.