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U.S. Chamber, White House trade non-barbs

Tue, 10/27/2009 - 09:06 by harsheeb

Washington -- A lobbyist for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce said it would take the high road in what he called a "name-calling campaign" from officials at the White House.

"We're not going to take the bait and engage in a name-calling campaign here of invectives back and forth. We're going to stay focused," lobbyist Bruce Josten said, The Washington Post reported Monday.

The White House denied it was trying to alienate the chamber. "There has, of course, been disagreements," said Deputy Press Secretary Jen Psaki. "But we're going to continue to work with the chamber on a variety of issues," Psaki said.

China chicken ban may prompt response

Mon, 07/13/2009 - 00:58 by surajdogra

Washington -- More than 50 business groups say if the U.S. Congress supports a ban on imported cooked chicken from China, there could be a devastating response.

The business alliance, which includes the American Farm Bureau Federation and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, warns the current import ban may eventually prompt China to counter with its own ban on imported U.S. farm products, The Hill reported Saturday.

"At a time when U.S. producers are seeking to sell their goods and services abroad during a difficult global economic crisis, it is vital we uphold our trade obligations, lest we find access to vital overseas markets cut off to American products," the groups said in a statement.

Chamber CEO mentions 'B' word in Detroit

Fri, 02/13/2009 - 22:59 by Shruti Sharma

Detroit -- Thomas Donahue, head of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, said Detroit's Big Three automakers should consider bankruptcy as one option for moving forward.

"If it were me, I would play that card," Donahue said, the Detroit Free Press reported Friday.

"I say it because maybe they can't say it," he said. "If all else fails, they are not going to have a choice."

Donahue, in a speech at the Detroit Economic Club, said the national group supported the U.S. stimulus plan under discussion in Washington. He also advocated for more help for housing and automotive industries and a rejection of policies that restrict trade, the newspaper said.

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