Categoría: Commerce

Lifting up all Americans and ensuring equal opportunity for all is a critical mission for the business community. On Monday at The Future of Business and Education event put on by the U.S. Chamber, Chamber President Suzanne Clark spoke about the continuing partnership between the business community and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to… Continue reading Racial Equality is ‘Essential’ to U.S. Competitiveness

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, along with eight other associations, has taken steps to intervene in litigation seeking to roll back recently enacted reforms to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Earlier this summer, the White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) finalized updates to NEPA designed to reduce delays associated with… Continue reading U.S. Chamber Coalition Moves to Defend NEPA Reforms In Court

WESTBOROUGH, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–BJ’s Wholesale Club (NYSE: BJ), a leading operator of membership warehouse clubs in the Eastern United States, today announced the availability of contactless, curbside pickup at all BJ’s Wholesale Club locations to make it even more convenient for members to shop. “It’s more important than ever to provide our members with a variety of… Continue reading BJ’s Wholesale Club Adds Contactless Shopping Option with Launch of Curbside Pickup

After several weeks of lockdowns and strict social distancing, some countries are starting to open for business. This process, however, is bound to be slow, and may even see measures reintroduced if infections rise again. The gradual lifting of containment measures in countries like New Zealand, Austria, France, Germany, and others will likely shape how other countries respond… Continue reading Supporting workers’ transition to a new normal amid COVID-19

The PEFA Secretariat has recently developed and pilot tested a new approach to preparing a country’s PFM reform strategy. The approach aims at assisting countries to identify, prioritize and sequence reform initiatives, and to take charge of their own reform agenda. Volume IV of the PEFA Handbook-Using PEFA to support PFM improvement provides guidance on the new… Continue reading How PEFA can Help Countries Develop their PFM Reform Strategy

The coronavirus pandemic has the potential to wreak havoc on Latin America and the Caribbean’s (LAC) trade and the integration, making it vital for governments to take appropriate measures to reduce its impact on the economy and life of its citizens. Over the last 100 years, there have been seven global pandemics (Spanish flu, Asian… Continue reading The impact of coronavirus trade and integration: what to do?

Some races are marathons, some are sprints. By any measure, the push to get the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) passed — which preserves and strengthens our economic ties with our neighbors and top two export markets — was a marathon. The USMCA has been three years in the making, and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce was… Continue reading USMCA Crosses Finish Line After Three-Year Marathon

STOCKHOLM — A global coalition of development partners announced today their commitment to maintain momentum in the fight against extreme poverty, with $82 billion for the International Development Association (IDA), the World Bank’s fund for the poorest. The financing, which includes more than $53 billion for Africa, will help countries invest in the needs of their… Continue reading Global Community Renews Commitment to the World’s Poorest Countries with $82 Billion

As part of the recently-announced Project for Growth and Opportunity (Project GO), the U.S. Chamber of Commerce is urging corporations to transparently and consistently share relevant details about their environmental and social efforts through Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) disclosures. “Companies understand the growing appetite for information from investors, employees, consumers, and the public alike.… Continue reading US Chamber Backs More Consistent Environmental, Social Reporting from Corporations

WASHINGTON – Energy and metal commodity prices are expected to continue to fall in 2020 following sharp declines in 2019 on a weaker outlook for global growth and consequent softer demand, the World Bank said in its October Commodity Markets Outlook. “Slowing demand for commodities presents a challenge for exporters and an opportunity for importers,”… Continue reading Commodity Prices Revised Down as Global Growth Weakens and Supplies Remain Ample