A report commissioned by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation revealed that a majority of surveyed U.S. companies see ongoing or expanded business opportunities in China, despite acknowledging the heightened geopolitical risk amid an escalating US-China trade war marked by massive retaliatory tariffs from China.

On July 22, 2024, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith formally questioned the US Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s decision to partner with the Tides Foundation, an organization accused of channeling funds to entities linked to antisemitism on college campuses. The inquiry focused on the foundation’s acceptance of donations via donor advised funds managed by Tides Foundation, raising concerns over its donor vetting processes and ethical standards.

House Ways and Means Chairman Jason Smith sent a second letter on July 22, 2024, probing the US Chamber of Commerce Foundation's acceptance of donations via donor-advised funds from the Tides Foundation. The inquiry questions the due diligence process behind accepting funds that have been linked by critics to controversial political and social activities, though the foundation has defended its practice by citing similar funding routes used by other respected nonprofits.

Rep. Jason Smith sent a letter to U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation leadership on May 6, 2024, requesting detailed information on donations received from the Tides Foundation. The inquiry—sparked by a Breitbart report alleging ties to anti-business organizations—focused on funds used for initiatives like the Hiring Our Heroes program and broader workforce development. In response, the foundation defended its practices, emphasizing that funds received via a donor-advised fund were allocated responsibly to support pro-worker and economic empowerment programs.

On May 6, 2024, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith called on the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation to clarify its acceptance of over $12 million from the progressive Tides Foundation. The inquiry questions the alignment of these funds with USCCF’s stated mission concerning American business, even as the donation from a left‐leaning organization is viewed positively from an anti‐fascist perspective.

A report released by Change the Chamber details how the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, through its affiliated organizations, has consistently obstructed comprehensive climate policies designed to protect marginalized communities. The report accuses the Chamber of prioritizing deregulation and actions that undermine environmental justice for groups including BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, low-income, women, and disabled populations.

A report by Public Citizen revealed that the U.S. Chamber of Commerce largely depends on funding from a small pool of large donors, with only 18 contributors making up over a quarter of its revenue. This concentrated donor base calls into question the Chamber’s claim of representing a broad spectrum of businesses and suggests that its lobbying efforts may prioritize the interests of a few powerful corporate entities over democratic accountability.

The US Chamber of Commerce Foundation published an analysis through its Index of Energy Security Risk, detailing global energy production trends that contrast free versus authoritarian regimes. The report argues that greater domestic oil and gas production can reduce reliance on countries with authoritarian governments, thereby bolstering national security and promoting policies aligned with reducing authoritarian influence.