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Chamberpad #20: Tariffs, new chamber partnerships, reports and more.

Busy week for chambers.

Welcome to the 20th issue of Chamberpad!

This week, we have curated for you the top 15 news, 3 opportunities, 5 publications, 1 podcast episode and 2 events from all over the world.

We are also introducing a new section: Opportunities.

If you are new to our newsletter, read our previous issues here, and watch our interviews. If this email has been forwarded to you, subscribe here and invite your colleagues.

Chamber News:

  • Statement of the Canadian Chamber on 30-day Tariff delay. Source

  • U.S. Chamber welcomes pause, calls for permanent end to Tariff threats. Source

  • Hamburg Chamber CEO on Tariffs, German Elections, EU Competitiveness. Watch

  • ICC announced new editorial board for Dispute Resolution Bulletin. Source

  • Kenya Chamber published the ‘2025 Business Barometer report‘. Source

  • Uzbek, Jordan chambers sign MoU. Source

  • Pakistan, Iran chambers sign agreement to increase exports to $10B. Source

  • British Chambers: What’s next for Brexit trade relations? Source

  • USCIB marks 80th anniversary in 2025. Source

  • Ghana Chamber partners with EU to promote green economy. Source

  • Launch of EU Chambers in Bulgaria. Source

  • WCO launches the Global Forum on Origin Interconnectivity to Enhance Trade Digitalization. Source

  • U.S. Chamber launches Space Leadership Council to secure American leadership in space. Source

  • ‘What Now?: Leadership in Uncertain Times’ by Todd Letts. Source

  • UAE Prime Minister approves new Dubai Chambers Board of Directors. Source

Opportunities

  • Call for applications for the 2025 World Chambers Competition. Apply

  • Call for applications for the Small Business Champions 2025. Apply

  • Call for applications for the UfM Label. Apply

Publications

  • Eurochambres published its 74th issue. Source

  • USCIB published its 2024 annual report. Source

  • How the electronic bill of lading (eBL) is transforming digital trade. Source

  • Blockchain in trade finance: Challenges and opportunities. Source

  • U.S. Chamber’s Technology Engagement Center publishes its ‘2025 Technology Priorities’. Source

Events

  • WCF Africa Summit 2025: Africa's Global Future, April 9-11, 2025. Discover

  • World Chambers Congress, September 2-4 2025. Discover

Podcast of the week

Every week, we publish a new podcast episode from the chamber world, in partnership with Brandon Burton’s Chamber Chat Podcast, a podcast for chamber professionals.

👉️ Listen to the latest episode: Fixing Holes During a Storm with Jennifer Hanson and don’t forget to subscribe and listen on your favourite platform!

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💡 Have news, events, publications or opportunities to share? Feel free to email me: [email protected]

Until next time! 👋 

Houssem Touil

Founder, Chamberpad