John G. Murphy

Longtime business organization leader on trade and international affairs

[John G. Murphy @JGodiasMurphy]

Americans have never been so bullish on international trade.

By a huge margin, they see trade as more of an opportunity for economic growth through increased US exports than as a threat, according to Gallup.

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@DaveJageler You and Charlie are the best. Thanks so much. It’s been a fun ride. Some disappointment, yes, but hope rising. Wait till next year!

[John G. Murphy @JGodiasMurphy]

@spoozpriest @kgreifeld Greatest

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Remembering the fallen heroes of Shanksville, Pennsylvania, these 25 years ago, alongside those we lost in New York and at the Pentagon

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Ordinary Abundance, seen so often it’s no longer seen: the fruits of science, industry, and free exchange https://t.co/PticmZ2cJi

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I was deeply honored last week to receive the Lighthouse Award at the @WITA_DC “Trade Prom.” It is a joy to work alongside so many brilliant and dedicated professionals across the trade community, and to be honored in front of hundreds of them was profoundly moving. Thank you.

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@AlexNowrasteh 👏👏👏 Congratulations

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The Murphy family is deeply saddened to announce the death of Dr. Frederick Augustus Murphy, Jr.

[John G. Murphy @JGodiasMurphy]

A summary of Neil's testimony: https://t.co/NVD53ugIxz

[John G. Murphy @JGodiasMurphy]

Extending USMCA is essential, as my colleague Neil Herrington testified last week. 13m US jobs depend on it: manufacturers, farmers and ranchers, service providers... We need to extend it, enforce it (including by ending US tariffs on Canada and Mexico), and keep it trilateral.

[John G. Murphy @JGodiasMurphy]

I am very proud of our accomplishments that have spurred economic growth, fostered innovation, and raised living standards in the U.S. and around the globe; and I cherish the friendships made along the way. Hasta pronto.

[John G. Murphy @JGodiasMurphy]

Some personal news: After 27 years, I will depart the Chamber on Friday. I will be taking some time off with family and considering next steps. It has been an honor and a privilege to lead the Chamber’s International team. (more)

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American consumers, especially those with lower incomes, respond to tariffs and the price increases they impose by cutting their spending and through “reallocation toward essentials and trade-down within categories”

[FedResearch @FedResearch]

The authors analyze 125,000 US households' transactions to measure how 2025 tariffs affected spending. Tariffs passed through 15-20% to retail prices, raising affected-good prices 1-2%. But households cut spending by 3 to 4 times the price increase. (1/3) https://t.co/tigAbc3M2y

[U.S. Chamber Litigation Center @USCClitigation]

America 250 + our latest in the Declaration of Independence series: Keeping Trade Free.

The Founders rejected efforts to “cut off our Trade”—we defend that same principle.

Read now: https://t.co/8QqSD8qj54

[John G. Murphy @JGodiasMurphy]

The burden of tariffs and tariff complexity on American small businesses:

68% of those surveyed regularly see customers surprised by duties at delivery

[FedEx Public Affairs @FedExPolicy]

The results of the 2026 Small Business Trade Index are in. Here is what we found:
- 86% of small business decision makers say trade grows the U.S. economy
- They are taking steps to strengthen resilience and support their growth
- 80% say say trade-related innovations are valuable
Read the full report here: https://t.co/roSOPK23TG

[John G. Murphy @JGodiasMurphy]

@JohnDelury @davidjlynch “That communications array looks a lot like a vacuum cleaner, don’t you think?”

Nice turn by Alec Guinness in the movie version too.

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We greatly appreciate Chairman @RepMoolenaar’s insights and this candid discussion on the path ahead.

[Select Committee on China @ChinaSelect]

This week, Chairman @RepMoolenaar was on-stage at the @USChamber's 16th Annual China Business Conference to discuss U.S.-China relations.

Chairman Moolenaar talked about the dangerous operating environment for American businesses in China and underscored there is momentum in Congress to take on the CCP regime's predatory practices.

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@MarkSZaidEsq @LarrySabato Incredible. Thank you for sharing

[FedResearch @FedResearch]

The authors estimate that the tariffs implemented through November of 2025 can explain the entirety of excess inflation in the core goods category and contributed to a 0.8 percent boost in core PCE prices through February 2026. https://t.co/bVGHP3qhhK #FEDSNote

[John G. Murphy @JGodiasMurphy]

@PoPville It worked fine! Very efficient!

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@BSF42069 It’s been a long road, getting from there to here