U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross Statement on President Trump’s Decision to Impose an Additional Tariff on Imported Steel

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross Statement on President Trump’s Decision to Impose an Additional Tariff on Imported Steel

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(August 10, 2018) - - Following President Trump’s signing of a Presidential Proclamation imposing an additional tariff on steel products from the Republic of Turkey, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross released the following statement: “Today, President Trump increased the Section 232 tariff rate on steel from 25 percent to 50 percent on imports of steel artic...

U.S. Small Business Administration Now Accepting 2019 National Small Business Week Awards Nominations

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U.S. Small Business Administration Celebrates 65 Years of Service to America’s Entrepreneurs

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Washington, DC - - (July 30, 2018) - - Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) marks 65 years of serving as a voice and ally to millions of small businesses. Since its founding on July 30, 1953, SBA has connected small businesses with access to funding, mentoring, counseling, and when disaster strikes, support to recover and get back to business. “The SBA has helped make the American Dr...

Federal Trade Commission Approves Final Order Imposing Conditions on Construction Company CRH plc

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As a condition of acquiring competitor Ash Grove Cement Company, CRH will divest facilities in 3 states


(August 3, 2018) - - Today, the Federal Trade Commission published the following information:

Following a public comment period, the Federal Trade Commission has approved a final order settling charges that Dublin, Ireland-based construction company CRH plc’s $3.5 billion acquisition of its Kansas-based competitor...

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross Announces Programs to Increase U.S. Commercial Engagement in the Indo-Pacific Region

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(July 30, 2018) - - Following Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross’s participation in the Indo-Pacific Business Forum today, the Department of Commerce is announcing its plan to dedicate three of its upcoming flagship events to Indo-Pacific themes:

• Discover Global Markets (DGM): Indo-Pacific – will take place in Salt Lake City, Utah, December 10-12, 2018 and will highlight opportunities for U.S. exporters in Asia. It will kick-off recruitment for the Trade Winds:

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U.S. Department of Commerce Congratulates Tom Gilman, White House Pick to be Assistant Secretary of Commerce and Chief Financial Officer

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(July 27, 2018) - - Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross congratulated Mr. Tom Gilman after the White House announced their intent to nominate him to be the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Administration and Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Gilman has considerable experience as a leader across several industries and as a valued advisor to business leaders around...

U.S. Department of Commerce Issues Affirmative Final Antidumping Duty Determination on Forged Steel Fittings from Taiwan

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July 24, 2018



(July 24, 2018) - - Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced the affirmative final determination in the antidumping duty (AD) investigation of imports of forged steel fittings from Taiwan. Commerce determined that exporters from Taiwan have sold forged steel fittings in the United States at 116.17 percent less than fair value. As a result of the decision, Commerce will instruct U.S. Customs and Border Protection to continue to collect cash deposit...

U.S. Small Business Administration Economic Injury Disaster Loans Available in North Carolina Following Secretary of Agriculture Drought Disaster Declaration for April Freeze

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July 24, 2018


Atlanta, GA - - (July 23, 2018) - - The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced today that Economic Injury Disaster Loans are available to small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and private nonprofit organizations located in Cherokee and Clay counties in
North Carolina as a result of the freeze on April 17, 2018...

U.S. Small Business Administrator McMahon’s Statement on Association Health Plans

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Washington, DC - - (June 19, 2018) - - U.S. Small Business Administration Administrator Linda E. McMahon today issued the following statement in response to a U.S. Department of Labor rule expanding access to Association Health Plans (AHP): The President’s decision to expand access to affordable, quality health care through Association Health Plans (AHPs) is welcome news to tens of thousands of small businesses. This reform...

SelectUSA’s Annual Summit Begins Today, Highlights Foreign Investment in U.S. with $600 Million for New Projects

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American Communities Look to Do Business with Global Companies at D.C. Summit



(June 20, 2018) - - On today's date, the U.S. Department of Commerce published the following information: Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross opened the fifth annual SelectUSA Investment Summit, which brings together international companies, U.S. economic development organizations, and other stakeholders to explore job-creating investment ...