USCIB shapes our policy positions in committees composed of business experts drawn from our membership of 300+ global corporations, professional firms, and industry associations. We advocate these positions to international policymakers and regulatory authorities. Visit our Membership page to join.
We engage directly with members via policy committees and working groups that form the backbone of our advocacy. Through these groups, USCIB members stay at the forefront of international developments affecting their business, and devise policies and strategies to influence the global regulatory framework.
Click on a committee below to learn more about USCIB’s work in a specific area. Contact USCIB’s Membership Department to learn how your organization can get involved.
The Anti-Illicit Trade Committee takes a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary approach to elevating the fight against illicit trade.
The APEC Working Group advocates for open trade and investment in the Asia-Pacific region.
The Arbitration Committee serves as the North American contact point for the ICC International Court of Arbitration® and ICC’s dispute resolution services.
The Banking Committee works to increase the efficiency of global trade by promoting the standardization of international banking and commercial practices and procedures.
The Biodiversity Working Group focuses on the UN Convention on Biological Diversity, where USCIB has official observer standing, and joins global deliberations on the climate change and biodiversity nexus.
The Competition Committee promotes international legal policies that favor an open and competitive environment for US business.
The Corporate Responsibility and Labor Affairs Committee shapes the development of Corporate Responsibility principles and increases awareness of business’s positive social contributions.
The Customs and Trade Facilitation Committee works to eliminate trade barriers and harmonize global customs and border procedures.
The Digital Policy Committee advocates minimal government intervention and free information flows that ensure the continued growth of new technologies.
The Environment Committee promotes appropriate environmental protection and energy security integrated with open trade, investment and economic growth.
The Food and Agriculture Committee promotes an open and efficient global food system by providing industry expertise to governments and international forums.
The Health Committee provides advice to intergovernmental organizations on the economic consequences of national health care policies.
The Intellectual Property Committee promotes a robust and effective intellectual property framework worldwide that is conducive to global trade and investment.
The International Product Policy Working Group ensures that US products have timely access to markets around the world.
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Working Group focuses on the UN’s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its Sustainable Development Goals.
The Taxation Committee promotes sound and consistent international tax policy and advocates against government policies that result in double taxation.
The Trade and Investment Committee advocates for opening global markets by eliminating barriers to trade and investment, spurring growth and job creation.