Committee considers bill to create Alaska–Ireland Trade Commission; Irish senate official testifies remotely Representatives heard from sponsor Mia Costello and Senate President Mark Daley (Ireland) on HB 278, which would create a five-member Alaska–Ireland Trade Commission within the Department of Commerce to promote trade, education and cultural ties; the committee set the bill aside for revisions and further review.

Alaska is poised to strengthen ties with Ireland through a new trade commission aimed at boosting economic and cultural collaboration—could this be the key to unlocking European markets?

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Alaska senators hear testimony backing USMCA continuation, citing Canada trade ties Senators heard testimony supporting state-level endorsement of continued USMCA review in 2026, with witnesses citing cross‑border trade importance to Alaska, including more than $1 billion in imports from Canada in 2024 and thousands of jobs tied to Canadian investment.

Alaska's economic future hangs in the balance as senators hear compelling testimony on the vital importance of the USMCA and its ties to Canada, emphasizing over $1 billion in imports and thousands of jobs at stake.

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Governor leads trade mission to Asia securing major contract with CPC in Thailand Governor signs letter of intent for 6 million tons per year with CPC in Thailand

Alaska is making waves in Asia with a groundbreaking trade mission, securing a potential contract to sell 6 million tons of product annually to Thailand!

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Alaska lawmakers discuss economic impact of new tariffs on Canada relations Alaska representatives stress the importance of maintaining strong relationships with Canada amid tariff debates.

Alaska lawmakers are grappling with the potential fallout of a new tariff on trade with Canada, raising questions about the future of a partnership that has flourished for centuries.

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Alaska and Yukon leaders advocate for trade resolution at international cooperation meeting Leaders urge support for joint resolution to protect cross-border trade and jobs.

Alaska and Yukon leaders are rallying for a vital resolution to strengthen cross-border trade and protect local jobs amidst economic challenges.

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Trump secures $1 trillion investment from Japan by reshaping trade agreements Japan agrees to invest $1 trillion in the US amid revised trade strategies.

Japan is set to invest a staggering $1 trillion in the U.S., transforming the landscape of international trade under Trump’s strategic policies.

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