U.S. Chamber Welcomes Move to Address Data Flows for Financial Services in Trade Agreements

Washington, DC - U.S. Chamber of Commerce Executive Vice President and Head of International Affairs Myron Brilliant issued the following statement on the administration’s new proposal to address data localization requirements affecting the financial services sector in U.S. trade and investment agreements:

President and First Lady on the Passing of Cassandra Quin Butts

Washington, DC - Statement from the President and First Lady on the Passing of Cassandra Quin Butts:

Parade of Ships Signals Start of Fleet Week New York

New York - The U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and the proud citizens of New York helped usher in Fleet Week New York (FWNY) 2016 with the Parade of Ships.

Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate

Washington, DC - Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate:

The United States Welcomes Release of Journalist Khadija Ismayilova

Washington, DC - The United States welcomes the decision of the Azerbaijani Supreme Court to release investigative journalist Khadija Ismayilova on a suspended sentence. We view this as a positive step, and we encourage the Azerbaijani government to drop the remaining charges against her.