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Zimmerman Returns as AmCham China Chairman Amid Trade Concerns

2/13/2026

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James Zimmerman returns as chairman of the American Chamber of Commerce in China (AmCham China) in January 2026.
Zimmerman highlights the implications of U.S. President Donald Trump’s trip to China and notes that export controls could harm trade relations, undermining a stable legal and commercial environment.
Zimmerman notes that events in Venezuela, Iran, and Greenland may shape investment strategies, underscoring the need for certainty as American oil companies assess Venezuela.

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James Zimmerman returns as chairman of the American Chamber of Commerce in China (AmCham China) in January 2026.
Zimmerman highlights the implications of U.S. President Donald Trump’s trip to China and notes that export controls could harm trade relations, undermining a stable legal and commercial environment.
Zimmerman notes that events in Venezuela, Iran, and Greenland may shape investment strategies, underscoring the need for certainty as American oil companies assess Venezuela.