Posted on · Houston recently hosted a trade delegation from Cuba. It's one example of how Houston is part of the larger global economy. That stands in contrast to what appears to be happening on the national level, as President Donald Trump signs executive orders that seem to take the completely opposite approach. And, after the White House […]
Posted on · Houston recently hosted a trade delegation from Cuba. It's one example of how Houston is part of the larger global economy. That stands in contrast to what appears to be happening on the national level, as President Donald Trump signs executive orders that seem to take the completely opposite approach. And, after the White House […]
Posted on · From President Trump’s cabinet appointees being confirmed (one requiring a tie-breaking vote in the Senate from the Vice President), to the Texas Senate beginning action on Gov. Abbott's emergency items, including a preliminary vote Tuesday on a bill to ban so-called "sanctuary cities,” on this edition of Houston Matters we break down recent political news […]
Posted on · Texas, and especially Houston, would likely have benefited from the Trans-Pacific Partnership.
Posted on · U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman says the Trans-Pacific Partnership benefits Houston in particular.
Posted on · The Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement was finalized last October and confirmed through a formal signing ceremony in New Zealand on February 4th. Business leaders from Texas were briefed about the TPP at the White House recently.
Posted on · Assistant Secretary of State Roberta Jacobson addressed a meeting of the World Affairs Council of Houston on Monday.