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  • NTIA Creates First Interactive Map to Help Public See the Digital Divide Across the Country

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    NTIA Creates First Interactive Map to Help Public See the Digital Divide Across the Country

    National Telecommunications and Information Administration Creates First Interactive Map to Help Public See the Digital Divide Across the Country | site |



    NTIA map links poverty usage and broadband access by compiling data sets to show where high-poverty communities are located with relation to internet usage patterns and access to computers and related equipment


    (Information contained in U.S. Department of Commerce press release dated: June 17, 2021)

    Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) released a new publicly available digital map that displays key indicators of broadband needs across the country. This is the first interactive, public map that allows users to explore different datasets about where people do not have quality Internet access. The public “Indicators of Broadband Need” tool released today puts on one map, for the first time, data from b...
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  • Interior and Commerce Departments Restore Lands to the Native Hawaiian Community

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    Interior and Commerce Departments Restore Lands to the Native Hawaiian Community

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    Transfer of Surplus Federal Land to the Hawaiian Home Lands Trust Could Provide Up To 400 New Homesteads for Native Hawaiian Families



    (Information contained in U.S. Department of the Interior press release dated: June 14, 2021) Washington - - As part of the Biden-Harris administration’s commitment to honor relationships with Indigenous communities and uphold trust responsibilities, Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland and Deputy Secretary of Commerce Don Graves today announced the transfer of an 80-acre parcel of surplus federal property at the former NOAA Pacific Tsunami Warning Center on O‘ahu for inclusion in the Hawaiian Home Lands Trust. The land has the potential to provide homesteads for 200 to 400 Native Hawaiian families. The lands are being transferred to the state of Hawaii’s Department of Hawaiian Home Lands ...
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  • U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo Statement on the Conclusion of the 2021 SelectUSA Investment Summit

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    U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo Statement on the Conclusion of the 2021 SelectUSA Investment Summit

    U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo Statement on the Conclusion of the 2021 SelectUSA Investment Summit | site |



    U.S. Department of Commerce said, "This year’s Investment Summit was the largest in its history with representatives from every U.S. state and territory participating for the first time ever"


    (Information contained in U.S. Department of Commerce press release dated: June 11, 2021) On the final day of the 2021 SelectUSA Investment Summit, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo released the following statement: “The United States offers unmatched diversity, a culture of innovation, and the world’s most productive workforce to global companies of all sizes looking to grow and succeed in the U.S. market. This week’s Investment Summit showcased that America is back and open for business, and I am thrilled to share it was a record-shattering success. “This year’s event was attended by over...
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  • U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo Applauds Senate Bipartisan Passage of the U.S. Innovation and Competition Act

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    U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo Applauds Senate Bipartisan Passage of the U.S. Innovation and Competition Act

    U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo Applauds Senate Bipartisan Passage of the U.S. Innovation and Competition Act | site |



    (Information contained in U.S. Department of Commerce press release dated: June 8, 2021) Following the 68-32 bipartisan passage of the U.S. Innovation and Competition Act of 2021 in the Senate, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo released the following statement: “Over the past three months, I have heard from dozens of stakeholders at every level of the semiconductor supply chain and customer base that we need smart, strategic investments to shore up our domestic supply chain and bolster U.S. leadership — and we need them now. “Today, the Senate took a critical bipartisan step forward to make the investments we need to continue America’s legacy as a global leader in innovation. I applaud the Senators from both parties who came together to get this done. This funding isn’t just about addressing the c...
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  • Department of Commerce Recognizes the United Arab Emirates’ Termination of Participation in the Arab League Boycott of Israel

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    Department of Commerce Recognizes the United Arab Emirates’ Termination of Participation in the Arab League Boycott of Israel

    U.S. Department of Commerce Recognizes the United Arab Emirates’ Termination of Participation in the Arab League Boycott of Israel | site |



    (Information contained in U.S. Department of Commerce press release dated: June 7, 2021) The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) at the Department of Commerce (Department) has amended its antiboycott provisions set forth in the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to reflect the August 16, 2020 issuance by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) of Federal Decree-Law No. 4 of 2020, which formally ended the UAE’s participation in the Arab League Boycott of Israel. BIS’s action follows similar actions by the Departments of State and the Treasury. On April 8, 2021, Treasury removed the UAE from its list published in the Federal Register of countries that require or may require cooperation with an unsanctioned international boycott, and on April 22, 2021, State certified to Congress that the UAE had formally ended its part...
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  • Remarks by Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen on A Better Deal for Americans to The U.S. Chamber of Commerce

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    Remarks by Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen on A Better Deal for Americans to The U.S. Chamber of Commerce

    Remarks by Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen on A Better Deal for Americans to The U.S. Chamber of Commerce | site |




    (Information contained in U.S. Department of the Treasury Statement and Remarks press release dated: May 18, 2021)


    Remarks by Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen on A Better Deal for Americans to The U.S. Chamber of Commerce

    May 18, 2021

    As prepared for delivery.


    Thank you, Suzanne, for the introduction and for hosting this important forum. The Chamber of Commerce has been a leader in responding to the pandemic and promoting a global recovery. I look forward to continuing to work with you and the private sector to realize the Biden Administration’s vision for a better American economy.

    INTRODUCTION

    Anyone observing the United States in recent years would see striking contrasts across our economic landscape. We have bee...
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  • Don Graves Sworn-in As Deputy Secretary of Commerce

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    Don Graves Sworn-in As Deputy Secretary of Commerce

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    (Information contained in U.S. Department of Commerce press release dated: May 14, 2021) Today, Don Graves was sworn-in as the Deputy Secretary of Commerce by U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo following a Senate confirmation vote of 89-7. Graves was sworn-in on a copy of the 13th amendment that was signed by President Abraham Lincoln and more than 150 members of Congress, gifted to his third-great-grandfather by his friend, U.S. Senator Charles Sumner, and passed down through his family for generations. “I am thrilled to have Don join our team at the Department as we set a course to build our economy back stronger and more equitably,” said Secretary Raimondo. “We’re assembling a world-class team at the Commerce Department, and Don is a prime example of that. He has the knowhow, the passion, and the energy to help position American businesses and workers to out-compete ...
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  • U.S. Commerce Secretary Raimondo Names New Members to United States-Brazil CEO Forum

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    U.S. Commerce Secretary Raimondo Names New Members to United States-Brazil CEO Forum

    U.S. Commerce Secretary Raimondo Names New Members to United States-Brazil CEO Forum | site |


    (Information contained in U.S. Department of Commerce press release dated: May 14, 2021) U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo met virtually today with Brazilian Minister of Economy, Paulo Guedes. During the call, Secretary Raimondo informed Minister Guedes of her recent appointment of three new private sector members to the U.S. Section of the U.S.-Brazil CEO Forum. The Secretary and Minister Guedes also discussed their mutual commitment to continue to work through the Forum and U.S.-Brazil CEO Commercial Dialogue to grow bilateral trade and investment. The three new CEO Forum appointees will join the other U.S. private sector members and the U.S. Government to coordinate, organize, and plan the activities of the U.S. Section in preparation for the 12th U.S.-Brazil CEO Forum, intended to take place in early February 2022. Secretary Raimondo and ...
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  • U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo Statement on Actions Taken Under ICTS Supply Chain Executive Order

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    U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo Statement on Actions Taken Under ICTS Supply Chain Executive Order

    U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo Statement on Actions Taken Under ICTS Supply Chain Executive Order | site |


    (Information contained in U.S. Department of Commerce press release dated: March 17, 2021) Today, the Department of Commerce served subpoenas on multiple Chinese companies that provide information and communications technology and services (ICTS) in the United States. The subpoenas were issued to support requirements for the review of transactions pursuant to Executive Order 13873. The actions taken today are an important step in investigating whether the transactions involving these companies meet the criteria set forth in the Executive Order. U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo released the following statement: “The Biden-Harris Administration has been clear that the unrestricted use of untrusted ICTS poses a national security risk. Beijing has engaged in conduct that blunts our technological edge and threatens ou...
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  • Gina M. Raimondo Sworn in as 40th U.S. Secretary of Commerce

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    Gina M. Raimondo Sworn in as 40th U.S. Secretary of Commerce

    Gina M. Raimondo Sworn in as 40th U.S. Secretary of Commerce | site |



    (Information contained in U.S. Department of Commerce press release dated: March 3, 2021) Today, Gina M. Raimondo was sworn in as the 40th U.S. Secretary of Commerce. Secretary Raimondo was sworn in by Vice President Kamala Harris after a bipartisan vote of 84-15 in the United States Senate. In her role as Secretary of Commerce, Raimondo will lead a key agency focused on promoting economic growth, which includes the International Trade Administration, the Bureau of Industry and Security, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Patent and Trade Office, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Economic Development Administration, Minority Business Development Administration, National Telecommunications and Information Administration, Bureau of Economic Analysis, and National Institute of Standards and Technology. “The Commerce Department has a simple but vital mission — to spur good-paying job...
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  • Department of Commerce's EDA Awards Over 70 Million Dollars To Support Economic Recovery Across The U.S. And Territories

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    Department of Commerce's EDA Awards Over 70 Million Dollars To Support Economic Recovery Across The U.S. And Territories

    Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration Awards Over $70 Million To Support Economic Recovery Across The U.S. And Territories | site |


    (Information contained in U.S. Department of Commerce press release dated: February 11, 2021) Today, the Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration announced over $70 million in CARES Act Recovery Assistance, Disaster Recovery, and Public Works Program grants to support businesses and communities adversely affected by the coronavirus pandemic and natural disasters, and bolster public works projects to spur economic growth. These grants provide critical gap financing for local companies, support infrastructure improvement projects, and strengthen workforce development programs to help create jobs and generate private investments in communities across the country. The Department of Commerce is committed to promoting equitable economic growth that strengthens U.S. businesses, creates goo...
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  • U.S. Department of Commerce Announces First Biden-Harris Appointments

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    U.S. Department of Commerce Announces First Biden-Harris Appointments

    U.S. Department of Commerce Announces First Biden-Harris Appointments | site |




    (Information contained in U.S. Department of Commerce press release dated: January 25, 2021)

    The U.S. Department of Commerce today announced new appointees to lead the agency under the Biden-Harris Administration. The appointments represent a diverse and accomplished group of individuals who are committed to advancing the economy for all Americans. In partnership with dedicated career civil servants, these key appointments will work to promote job creation and economic growth while also advancing key priority areas for the Biden-Harris Administration, including containing the COVID-19 pandemic, addressing the climate crisis, ensuring equitable job creation, and helping businesses and communities build back better. “President Biden is building a team at the Department of Commerce that will deliver on his promise to build our economy back better,” said incomi...
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  • Commerce Department Issues Interim Rule to Secure the ICTS Supply Chain

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    Commerce Department Issues Interim Rule to Secure the ICTS Supply Chain

    Commerce Department Issues Interim Rule to Secure the ICTS Supply Chain | site |




    (Information contained in U.S. Department of Commerce press release dated: January 14, 2021)

    Pursuant to Executive Order (E.O.) 13873, “Securing the Information and Communications Technology and Services (ICTS) Supply Chain,” today U.S. Department of Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross issued an interim final rule to address the national security, economic security, and public health and safety concerns related to ICTS Transactions. The rule will ensure the resilience of, and trust in, our Nation’s ICTS supply chain, and, for the purposes of this rule, identifies six foreign governments or foreign non-government persons as foreign adversaries: the People’s Republic of China (China), the Russian Federation (Russia), the Islamic Republic of Iran (Iran), the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (North Korea), the Republic of Cuba (Cuba),...
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  • Commerce Adds China National Offshore Oil Corporation to the Entity List and Skyrizon to the Military End-User List

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    Commerce Adds China National Offshore Oil Corporation to the Entity List and Skyrizon to the Military End-User List

    Commerce Adds China National Offshore Oil Corporation to the Entity List and Skyrizon to the Military End-User List | site |





    (Information contained in U.S. Department of Commerce press release dated: January 14, 2021)

    Today, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) in the Department of Commerce (Commerce) added Chinese National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) to the Entity List and Chinese company Skyrizon to the Military End-User (MEU) List. Both companies threaten U.S. national security, CNOOC by helping China intimidate neighbors in the South China Sea and Skyrizon for its capability to develop, produce, or maintain military items, such as military aircraft engines. “China’s reckless and belligerent actions in the South China Sea and its aggressive push to acquire sensitive intellectual property and technology for its militarization efforts are a threat to U.S. national security and the security of the international community,...
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  • U.S. Department of Commerce Tightens Controls to Prevent Support of Foreign Military-Intelligence and WMD Activities

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    U.S. Department of Commerce Tightens Controls to Prevent Support of Foreign Military-Intelligence and WMD Activities

    U.S. Department of Commerce Tightens Controls to Prevent Support of Foreign Military-Intelligence and WMD Activities | site |




    (Information contained in U.S. Department of Commerce press release dated: January 14, 2021)

    Today, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) in the Department of Commerce (Commerce) imposed new controls on any U.S. technologies and specific activities of U.S. persons who may be supporting foreign military-intelligence end uses and end users in China, Cuba, Russia, and Venezuela, as well as in terrorist-supporting countries. BIS is also enhancing controls to prevent U.S. persons from supporting unauthorized weapons of mass destruction (WMD) programs, including weapons delivery systems and production facilities. “We cannot allow the foreign military-intelligence organizations of our adversaries in China, Cuba, Russia, Venezuela, Iran, and other terrorist-supporting nations to benefit from U.S. technology ...
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    NTIA Creates First Interactive Map to Help Public See the Digital Divide Across the Country
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    National Telecommunications and Information Administration Creates First Interactive Map to Help Public See the Digital Divide Across the Country | site |



    NTIA map links poverty usage and broadband access by compiling data sets to show where high-poverty communities are located with relation to internet usage patterns and access to computers and related equipment


    (Information contained in U.S. Department of Commerce press release dated: June 17, 2021)

    Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) released a new publicly available digital map that displays key indicators of broadband needs across the country. This is the first interactive, public map that allows users to explore different datasets about where people do not have quality Internet access. The public “Indicators of Broadband Need” tool released today puts on one map, for the first time, data from b...
    06-23-2021, 04:09 AM
  • Staff Reporter 1
    Interior and Commerce Departments Restore Lands to the Native Hawaiian Community
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    Interior and Commerce Departments Restore Lands to the Native Hawaiian Community | site |




    Transfer of Surplus Federal Land to the Hawaiian Home Lands Trust Could Provide Up To 400 New Homesteads for Native Hawaiian Families



    (Information contained in U.S. Department of the Interior press release dated: June 14, 2021) Washington - - As part of the Biden-Harris administration’s commitment to honor relationships with Indigenous communities and uphold trust responsibilities, Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland and Deputy Secretary of Commerce Don Graves today announced the transfer of an 80-acre parcel of surplus federal property at the former NOAA Pacific Tsunami Warning Center on O‘ahu for inclusion in the Hawaiian Home Lands Trust. The land has the potential to provide homesteads for 200 to 400 Native Hawaiian families. The lands are being transferred to the state of Hawaii’s Department of Hawaiian Home Lands ...
    06-18-2021, 10:07 PM
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    U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo Statement on the Conclusion of the 2021 SelectUSA Investment Summit
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    U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo Statement on the Conclusion of the 2021 SelectUSA Investment Summit | site |



    U.S. Department of Commerce said, "This year’s Investment Summit was the largest in its history with representatives from every U.S. state and territory participating for the first time ever"


    (Information contained in U.S. Department of Commerce press release dated: June 11, 2021) On the final day of the 2021 SelectUSA Investment Summit, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo released the following statement: “The United States offers unmatched diversity, a culture of innovation, and the world’s most productive workforce to global companies of all sizes looking to grow and succeed in the U.S. market. This week’s Investment Summit showcased that America is back and open for business, and I am thrilled to share it was a record-shattering success. “This year’s event was attended by over...
    06-18-2021, 02:42 AM
  • Staff Reporter 1
    U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo Applauds Senate Bipartisan Passage of the U.S. Innovation and Competition Act
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    U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo Applauds Senate Bipartisan Passage of the U.S. Innovation and Competition Act | site |



    (Information contained in U.S. Department of Commerce press release dated: June 8, 2021) Following the 68-32 bipartisan passage of the U.S. Innovation and Competition Act of 2021 in the Senate, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo released the following statement: “Over the past three months, I have heard from dozens of stakeholders at every level of the semiconductor supply chain and customer base that we need smart, strategic investments to shore up our domestic supply chain and bolster U.S. leadership — and we need them now. “Today, the Senate took a critical bipartisan step forward to make the investments we need to continue America’s legacy as a global leader in innovation. I applaud the Senators from both parties who came together to get this done. This funding isn’t just about addressing the c...
    06-11-2021, 09:50 PM
  • Staff Reporter 1
    Department of Commerce Recognizes the United Arab Emirates’ Termination of Participation in the Arab League Boycott of Israel
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    U.S. Department of Commerce Recognizes the United Arab Emirates’ Termination of Participation in the Arab League Boycott of Israel | site |



    (Information contained in U.S. Department of Commerce press release dated: June 7, 2021) The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) at the Department of Commerce (Department) has amended its antiboycott provisions set forth in the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to reflect the August 16, 2020 issuance by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) of Federal Decree-Law No. 4 of 2020, which formally ended the UAE’s participation in the Arab League Boycott of Israel. BIS’s action follows similar actions by the Departments of State and the Treasury. On April 8, 2021, Treasury removed the UAE from its list published in the Federal Register of countries that require or may require cooperation with an unsanctioned international boycott, and on April 22, 2021, State certified to Congress that the UAE had formally ended its part...
    06-09-2021, 11:12 PM
  • Staff Reporter 1
    Remarks by Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen on A Better Deal for Americans to The U.S. Chamber of Commerce
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    Remarks by Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen on A Better Deal for Americans to The U.S. Chamber of Commerce | site |




    (Information contained in U.S. Department of the Treasury Statement and Remarks press release dated: May 18, 2021)


    Remarks by Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen on A Better Deal for Americans to The U.S. Chamber of Commerce

    May 18, 2021

    As prepared for delivery.


    Thank you, Suzanne, for the introduction and for hosting this important forum. The Chamber of Commerce has been a leader in responding to the pandemic and promoting a global recovery. I look forward to continuing to work with you and the private sector to realize the Biden Administration’s vision for a better American economy.

    INTRODUCTION

    Anyone observing the United States in recent years would see striking contrasts across our economic landscape. We have bee...
    05-20-2021, 03:27 AM
  • Staff Reporter 1
    Don Graves Sworn-in As Deputy Secretary of Commerce
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    Don Graves Sworn-in As Deputy Secretary of Commerce | site |


    (Information contained in U.S. Department of Commerce press release dated: May 14, 2021) Today, Don Graves was sworn-in as the Deputy Secretary of Commerce by U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo following a Senate confirmation vote of 89-7. Graves was sworn-in on a copy of the 13th amendment that was signed by President Abraham Lincoln and more than 150 members of Congress, gifted to his third-great-grandfather by his friend, U.S. Senator Charles Sumner, and passed down through his family for generations. “I am thrilled to have Don join our team at the Department as we set a course to build our economy back stronger and more equitably,” said Secretary Raimondo. “We’re assembling a world-class team at the Commerce Department, and Don is a prime example of that. He has the knowhow, the passion, and the energy to help position American businesses and workers to out-compete ...
    05-19-2021, 11:21 PM
  • Staff Reporter 1
    U.S. Commerce Secretary Raimondo Names New Members to United States-Brazil CEO Forum
    by Staff Reporter 1
    U.S. Commerce Secretary Raimondo Names New Members to United States-Brazil CEO Forum | site |


    (Information contained in U.S. Department of Commerce press release dated: May 14, 2021) U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo met virtually today with Brazilian Minister of Economy, Paulo Guedes. During the call, Secretary Raimondo informed Minister Guedes of her recent appointment of three new private sector members to the U.S. Section of the U.S.-Brazil CEO Forum. The Secretary and Minister Guedes also discussed their mutual commitment to continue to work through the Forum and U.S.-Brazil CEO Commercial Dialogue to grow bilateral trade and investment. The three new CEO Forum appointees will join the other U.S. private sector members and the U.S. Government to coordinate, organize, and plan the activities of the U.S. Section in preparation for the 12th U.S.-Brazil CEO Forum, intended to take place in early February 2022. Secretary Raimondo and ...
    05-18-2021, 07:06 PM
  • Staff Reporter 1
    U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo Statement on Actions Taken Under ICTS Supply Chain Executive Order
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    U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo Statement on Actions Taken Under ICTS Supply Chain Executive Order | site |


    (Information contained in U.S. Department of Commerce press release dated: March 17, 2021) Today, the Department of Commerce served subpoenas on multiple Chinese companies that provide information and communications technology and services (ICTS) in the United States. The subpoenas were issued to support requirements for the review of transactions pursuant to Executive Order 13873. The actions taken today are an important step in investigating whether the transactions involving these companies meet the criteria set forth in the Executive Order. U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo released the following statement: “The Biden-Harris Administration has been clear that the unrestricted use of untrusted ICTS poses a national security risk. Beijing has engaged in conduct that blunts our technological edge and threatens ou...
    03-22-2021, 07:46 PM
  • Staff Reporter 1
    Gina M. Raimondo Sworn in as 40th U.S. Secretary of Commerce
    by Staff Reporter 1
    Gina M. Raimondo Sworn in as 40th U.S. Secretary of Commerce | site |



    (Information contained in U.S. Department of Commerce press release dated: March 3, 2021) Today, Gina M. Raimondo was sworn in as the 40th U.S. Secretary of Commerce. Secretary Raimondo was sworn in by Vice President Kamala Harris after a bipartisan vote of 84-15 in the United States Senate. In her role as Secretary of Commerce, Raimondo will lead a key agency focused on promoting economic growth, which includes the International Trade Administration, the Bureau of Industry and Security, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Patent and Trade Office, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Economic Development Administration, Minority Business Development Administration, National Telecommunications and Information Administration, Bureau of Economic Analysis, and National Institute of Standards and Technology. “The Commerce Department has a simple but vital mission — to spur good-paying job...
    03-08-2021, 03:43 AM
  • Staff Reporter 1
    Department of Commerce's EDA Awards Over 70 Million Dollars To Support Economic Recovery Across The U.S. And Territories
    by Staff Reporter 1
    Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration Awards Over $70 Million To Support Economic Recovery Across The U.S. And Territories | site |


    (Information contained in U.S. Department of Commerce press release dated: February 11, 2021) Today, the Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration announced over $70 million in CARES Act Recovery Assistance, Disaster Recovery, and Public Works Program grants to support businesses and communities adversely affected by the coronavirus pandemic and natural disasters, and bolster public works projects to spur economic growth. These grants provide critical gap financing for local companies, support infrastructure improvement projects, and strengthen workforce development programs to help create jobs and generate private investments in communities across the country. The Department of Commerce is committed to promoting equitable economic growth that strengthens U.S. businesses, creates goo...
    02-26-2021, 12:47 AM
  • Staff Reporter 1
    U.S. Department of Commerce Announces First Biden-Harris Appointments
    by Staff Reporter 1
    U.S. Department of Commerce Announces First Biden-Harris Appointments | site |




    (Information contained in U.S. Department of Commerce press release dated: January 25, 2021)

    The U.S. Department of Commerce today announced new appointees to lead the agency under the Biden-Harris Administration. The appointments represent a diverse and accomplished group of individuals who are committed to advancing the economy for all Americans. In partnership with dedicated career civil servants, these key appointments will work to promote job creation and economic growth while also advancing key priority areas for the Biden-Harris Administration, including containing the COVID-19 pandemic, addressing the climate crisis, ensuring equitable job creation, and helping businesses and communities build back better. “President Biden is building a team at the Department of Commerce that will deliver on his promise to build our economy back better,” said incomi...
    01-26-2021, 05:54 PM
  • Staff Reporter 1
    Commerce Department Issues Interim Rule to Secure the ICTS Supply Chain
    by Staff Reporter 1
    Commerce Department Issues Interim Rule to Secure the ICTS Supply Chain | site |




    (Information contained in U.S. Department of Commerce press release dated: January 14, 2021)

    Pursuant to Executive Order (E.O.) 13873, “Securing the Information and Communications Technology and Services (ICTS) Supply Chain,” today U.S. Department of Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross issued an interim final rule to address the national security, economic security, and public health and safety concerns related to ICTS Transactions. The rule will ensure the resilience of, and trust in, our Nation’s ICTS supply chain, and, for the purposes of this rule, identifies six foreign governments or foreign non-government persons as foreign adversaries: the People’s Republic of China (China), the Russian Federation (Russia), the Islamic Republic of Iran (Iran), the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (North Korea), the Republic of Cuba (Cuba),...
    01-20-2021, 04:51 AM
  • Staff Reporter 1
    Commerce Adds China National Offshore Oil Corporation to the Entity List and Skyrizon to the Military End-User List
    by Staff Reporter 1
    Commerce Adds China National Offshore Oil Corporation to the Entity List and Skyrizon to the Military End-User List | site |





    (Information contained in U.S. Department of Commerce press release dated: January 14, 2021)

    Today, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) in the Department of Commerce (Commerce) added Chinese National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) to the Entity List and Chinese company Skyrizon to the Military End-User (MEU) List. Both companies threaten U.S. national security, CNOOC by helping China intimidate neighbors in the South China Sea and Skyrizon for its capability to develop, produce, or maintain military items, such as military aircraft engines. “China’s reckless and belligerent actions in the South China Sea and its aggressive push to acquire sensitive intellectual property and technology for its militarization efforts are a threat to U.S. national security and the security of the international community,...
    01-19-2021, 09:25 PM
  • Staff Reporter 1
    U.S. Department of Commerce Tightens Controls to Prevent Support of Foreign Military-Intelligence and WMD Activities
    by Staff Reporter 1
    U.S. Department of Commerce Tightens Controls to Prevent Support of Foreign Military-Intelligence and WMD Activities | site |




    (Information contained in U.S. Department of Commerce press release dated: January 14, 2021)

    Today, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) in the Department of Commerce (Commerce) imposed new controls on any U.S. technologies and specific activities of U.S. persons who may be supporting foreign military-intelligence end uses and end users in China, Cuba, Russia, and Venezuela, as well as in terrorist-supporting countries. BIS is also enhancing controls to prevent U.S. persons from supporting unauthorized weapons of mass destruction (WMD) programs, including weapons delivery systems and production facilities. “We cannot allow the foreign military-intelligence organizations of our adversaries in China, Cuba, Russia, Venezuela, Iran, and other terrorist-supporting nations to benefit from U.S. technology ...
    01-18-2021, 11:37 PM
  • Staff Reporter 1
    Statement from U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross on President Trump's Executive Order
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    Statement from U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross on President Trump's Executive Order: "Addressing the Threat Posed by Applications and other Software Developed or Controlled by Chinese Companies" | site |


    (Information contained in U.S. Department of Commerce press release dated: January 5, 2021) Today, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order (E.O.) titled, “Addressing the Threat Posed by Applications and other Software Developed or Controlled by Chinese Companies.” U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross issued the following statement in response: "Consistent with the authorities designated to the Secretary of Commerce from the President, I have directed my Department to begin implementing the E.O.’s directives, including identifying prohibited transactions related to certain Chinese connected software applications. I stand with President Trump’s commitment to protecting the privacy and security of Americans from threats posed by the Chinese C...
    01-05-2021, 10:38 PM
  • Staff Reporter 1
    Commerce Department Will Publish the First Military End User List Naming More Than 100 Chinese and Russian Companies
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    U.S. Commerce Department Will Publish the First Military End User List Naming More Than 100 Chinese and Russian Companies | site |



    (Information contained in U.S. Department of Commerce press release dated: December 21, 2020) The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) will amend the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) by adding a new ‘Military End User’ (MEU) List, as well as the first tranche of 103 entities, which includes 58 Chinese and 45 Russian companies. The U.S. Government has determined that these companies are ‘military end users’ for purposes of the ‘military end user’ control in the EAR that applies to specified items for exports, reexports, or transfers (in-country) to the China, Russia, and Venezuela when such items are destined for a prohibited ‘military end user.’ “This action establishes a new process to designate military end users on the MEU List to assist exporters in screening their customers for military end users,...
    12-26-2020, 06:18 PM
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    Boeing Statement on the Senate Commerce Committee Report on Aviation Safety Oversight
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    Boeing Statement on the Senate Commerce Committee Report on Aviation Safety Oversight | site |


    (Information contained in the Boeing Company press release: December 18, 2020)


    Boeing Statement on the Senate Commerce Committee Report on Aviation Safety Oversight


    Chicago, Dec. 18, 2020 — Boeing is committed to improving aviation safety, strengthening our safety culture, and rebuilding trust with our customers, regulators, and the flying public. We take seriously the Committee’s findings and will continue to review the report in full. We have learned many hard lessons from the Lion Air Flight 610 and Ethiopian Flight 302 accidents, and we will never forget the lives lost on board. The events and lessons learned have reshaped our company and further focused our attention on our core values of safety, quality, and integrity. Over the past twenty years, commercial aviation has become the safest form of travel in the worl...
    12-22-2020, 02:19 AM
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    U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross and Singapore Minister for Trade and Industry Chan Chun Sing Sign Memorandum of Understanding
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    U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross and Singapore Minister for Trade and Industry Chan Chun Sing Sign Memorandum of Understanding on Trade Financing and Investment Cooperation | site |


    (Information contained in U.S. Department of Commerce press release: December 15, 2020) The United States of America (U.S.) and Singapore have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to deepen economic cooperation and extend trade financing and investment support to companies in Singapore and the U.S. The MOU was signed by U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross and Singapore Minister for Trade and Industry Chan Chun Sing. “The U.S. and Singapore have enjoyed more than fifty years of official partnership since we established diplomatic ties in 1966,” said Secretary Ross. “This MOU will help Singapore importers finance the purchase of U.S. exports and support Singapore investors looking at opportunities in the U.S.” Singapore’s Minister for T...
    12-16-2020, 03:59 AM
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    U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross Applauds New National Space Policy That Drives American Leadership in Space Commerce
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    U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross Applauds New National Space Policy That Drives American Leadership in Space Commerce | site |



    (Information contained in U.S. Department of Commerce press release: December 9, 2020) Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur L. Ross, Jr. praised President Donald J. Trump’s new National Space Policy for recognizing the significance of the rapidly growing U.S. commercial space industry and for strengthening the Nation’s role as the country of choice for space commerce. “This new National Space Policy reflects the emergence of space commerce as a driving force for positive change in our economic and national security, contributing to America’s leadership in commercial space,” said Secretary Ross. “The policy sets the stage for American businesses to thrive domestically and compete internationally as the global space economy grows into a trillion dollar market over the next two decades.” The 2020 N...
    12-09-2020, 04:29 PM
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    U.S. Department of Commerce Strengthens Commercial Ties and Expands Digital Attaché Program in the UAE
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    U.S. Department of Commerce Strengthens Commercial Ties and Expands Digital Attaché Program in the UAE| site |



    (October 23, 2020) - - Today, October 23, 2020, the U.S. Department of Commerce published the following information: To coincide with the first meeting of the new United States-United Arab Emirates Strategic Dialogue, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced the Department is working to conclude two memorandums of understanding with Emirati government agencies promoting foreign direct investment, innovation, and entrepreneurship as well as the expansion of the International Trade Administration’s (ITA) Digital Attaché Program to Dubai, UAE. This move provides U.S. companies with two on-the-ground resources in the Middle East, one in Cairo and one in Dubai, that will develop new opportunities in this critical region and support the Department’s increased engagement with countries across the Middle East on important digital trade issue...
    10-24-2020, 11:39 PM
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    U.S. Commerce Secretary Ross Highlights Commerce Actions Supporting Strategy for Critical and Emerging Technologies
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    U.S. Commerce Secretary Ross Highlights Commerce Actions Supporting Strategy for Critical and Emerging Technologies | site |





    (October 15, 2020) - - Today, October 15, 2020, the U.S. Department of Commerce published the following information:

    In support of the National Strategy for Critical and Emerging Technologies, Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross said the Department is fully behind the President’s strategy and has already implemented a number of export controls on emerging technologies. Earlier this month, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) in Commerce imposed controls on six more emerging technologies, bringing the total to 37.

    “The National Strategy for Critical and Emerging Technologies is a critical roadmap to protecting our national security and ensuring the United States maintains its technological leadership in military, intelligence, and economic matters,” said Secretary Ross. “Under President    ...
    10-22-2020, 04:16 PM
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    U.S. Department of Commerce Statement on Delayed Prohibitions Related to TikTok
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    U.S. Department of Commerce Statement on Delayed Prohibitions Related to TikTok | site |




    (September 19, 2020) - - Today, September 19, 2020, The Office of Public Affairs of the U.S. Department of Commerce published (under the subheading "Wilbur Ross") the following information:

    In light of recent positive developments, Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross, at the direction of President Trump, will delay the prohibition of identified transactions pursuant to Executive Order 13942, related to the TikTok mobile application that would have been effective on Sunday, September 20, 2020, until September 27, 2020 at 11:59 p.m.

    LEADERSHIP
    Wilbur Ross    ...
    09-21-2020, 07:02 AM
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    U.S. Department of Commerce adds 24 Chinese Companies to the Entity List for Helping Build Military Islands in the South China Sea
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    U.S. Department of Commerce adds 24 Chinese Companies to the Entity List for Helping Build Military Islands in the South China Sea | site |



    (August 26, 2020} - - Today, August 26, 2020, the U.S. Department of Commerce published the following information:

    The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) in the Department of Commerce (Commerce) added 24 Chinese companies to the Entity List for their role in helping the Chinese military construct and militarize the internationally condemned artificial islands in the South China Sea. Despite protests from the United States and other countries, the government of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) has been rapidly building the artificial islands since 2013, enabling the Communist Chinese Party’s (CCP) militarization of disputed outposts in the South China Sea to undermine the sovereign rights of U.S. partners in the region.

    “The United States, China’s neighbors, and the international    ...
    08-31-2020, 02:14 PM
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    Statement from U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross on UN Blacklist of Companies
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    Statement from U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross on UN “Blacklist” of Companies | site |



    (March 6, 2020) - - On March 3, 2020 the U.S. Department of Commerce published the following Statement from U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross on UN “Blacklist” of Companies:

    On February 12, 2020, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights issued a “blacklist” of companies, including several U.S. companies, that do business in Israel-controlled territories. Boycotts against Israel and companies doing business with and in Israel are contrary to longstanding U.S. policy. The UN “blacklist” is anti-business, seeks to isolate Israel, has no factual basis or legal force whatsoever, and should not be adhered to in any respect. The Government of the United States fully supports the U.S. companies identified on the list and encourages all U.S. businesses to continue to work with and invest in Israeli as well as Palestinian communities.    ...
    03-06-2020, 04:12 AM
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    Statement from U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross on Earl Comstock
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    Statement from U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross on Earl Comstock| site |



    (March 2, 2020) - - Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce published the following Statement from U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross on Earl Comstock:

    I would like to thank Earl Comstock for honoring his commitment to serve for three years as Director of Policy and Strategic Planning at the Department of Commerce. I value his wise counsel, his deep policy expertise, his innovative thinking and leadership, and I thank him for his service to the American people. I know he will excel in whatever new role he takes on and wish him the very best.    ...
    03-02-2020, 11:03 PM
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    Statement by U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross on Visit to Pakistan
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    (February 26, 2020) - - Today (February 26, 2020), the U.S. Department of Commerce published the following information:



    Statement by U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross on Visit to Pakistan

    As President Trump said this week, “Our relationship with Pakistan is a very good one.” The United States is Pakistan’s largest export destination. U.S. companies have a long history of doing business in Pakistan, contributing to its economic development and providing high-value jobs. The work Pakistan has begun to do to fight terrorism and promote security is affording the United States and Pakistan the opportunity to strengthen and expand trade in the region and between our countries. Building on the productive discussions between President Trump and Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan during this Administration, I met with Prime...
    02-28-2020, 01:16 AM
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    Department of Commerce Renews Temporary General License for 45 Days
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    Department of Commerce Renews Temporary General License for 45 Days| site |



    Temporary General License (TGL) for Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. and its non-U.S. affiliates on the Entity List



    (February 13, 2020) - - Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce published the following information: Today, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) of the U.S. Department of Commerce announced it was extending a Temporary General License (TGL) for Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. and its non-U.S. affiliates on the Entity List for an additional 45 days. The TGL was implemented as a measure to prevent interruption of existing network communication systems in rural U.S. regions and permit global network security measures. The TGL is intended to allow time for companies and persons to shift to alternative sources of equipment, software and technology (i.e., those not produced by Huawei or one of its listed affiliates). The 45-day extension is necessary ...
    02-14-2020, 12:48 AM
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    Statement from U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross on the Passage of USMCA by U.S. House of the Representatives
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    Statement from U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross on the Passage of USMCA by U.S. House of the Representatives| site |



    (December 20, 2019) - - The U.S. Department of Commerce published (today) the following information:

    Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross issued the following statement upon the passage of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement by the House of Representatives:

    “President Donald J. Trump has fulfilled his promise to secure a strong and fair trade agreement. The USMCA will fuel America’s continuing economic prosperity, create 176,000 new domestic jobs across several American industry sectors, and foster growth in countless communities across the country. Our President continues to put America on the winning track, and I am proud of this monumental achievement!”    ...
    12-23-2019, 10:48 PM
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    Federal Communications Commission Commissioner Carr Testimony to House Energy and Commerce Committee
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    Federal Communications Commission Commissioner Carr Testimony to House Energy and Commerce Committee | site |



    (December 6, 2019) - - Today (December 6, 2019), the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released the following information under the title Commissioner Carr, FCC, Before The Subcommittee On Communications And Technology Of The United States House Of Representatives, Committee On Energy And Commerce, Accountability And Oversight Of The Federal Communications Commission, December 5, 2019:


    TESTIMONY OF BRENDAN CARR
    COMMISSIONER, FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

    BEFORE THE SUBCOMMITTEE ON COMMUNICATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY
    OF THE UNITED STATES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
    COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND COMMERCE

    “ACCOUNTABILITY AND OVERSIGHT OF
    THE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION”

    DECEMBER 5, 2019


    Chairman Doyle, Ranking Member Latta, and distinguished Members of...
    12-07-2019, 04:10 AM
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    U.S. Secretary of Commerce Issues Statement Upon the Release of the 2019 Census Test Preliminary Results
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    U.S. Secretary of Commerce Issues Statement Upon the Release of the 2019 Census Test Preliminary Results| site |



    (October 31, 2019) - - The U.S. Department of Commerce published today (October 31, 2019), the following information:

    Today, Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross issued the following statement upon the release of the preliminary results of the 2019 Census Test:

    The U.S. Census Bureau conducted the 2019 Census Test this summer to study the operational effects on self-response of including a citizenship question on the 2020 Census questionnaire. The major finding of the test was that there was no difference in self-response rates between forms with and forms without a citizenship question, with only small differences for some areas and subgroups. While there is no question on the 2020 Census related to citizenship, this is gratifying news to those who supported its inclusion. Per the President’s EO, we will produce this data t    ...
    11-15-2019, 06:12 PM
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    U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross Appoints New Members to the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Advisory Committee
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    U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross Appoints New Members to the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Advisory Committee


    (November 8, 2018) - - Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced the appointment of 39 members to the Department’s Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Advisory Committee (REEEAC). Initially established in 2010, and most recently renewed in June 2018, the REEEAC is composed of senior private sector representatives that provide advice to the Secretary of Commerce on the development and administration of programs and policies to expand the export competitiveness of U.S. renewable energy and energy efficiency products and services. “It is essential for the United States to remain a global leader in the innovation, commercialization, and production of diverse technologies,” said Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross. “The foreign competitive challenges confronting...
    11-10-2018, 11:20 PM
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    U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross Declares Fishery Disaster in Florida following Hurricane Michael
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    U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross Declares Fishery Disaster in Florida following Hurricane Michael



    (November 1, 2018) - - Today, in response to a request from Governor Rick Scott on October 23, Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced that a commercial fishery failure occurred in Florida as a result of Hurricane Michael, which struck the panhandle with devastating force on October 10. “The Department of Commerce stands ready to support communities across Florida in their hour of need,” said Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross. “The Trump Administration is committed to ensuring that all Americans receive the necessary aid to recover and rebuild following the destruction and harm caused by Hurricane Michael.” This determination provides the basis for Congress to appropriate fishery disaster assistance for the new fiscal year, which began in October. In 2018, Secretary Ross ha...
    11-03-2018, 03:10 AM
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    U.S. Department of Commerce Releases Third Quarter Gross Domestic Product
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    U.S. Department of Commerce Releases Third Quarter Gross Domestic Product


    (October 26, 2018) - - Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) released the advance gross domestic product (GDP) estimate for the third quarter of 2018, finding that growth was 3.5 percent. During the past four quarters, GDP has risen 3.0%, well above the 2.3% growth during the year-earlier period. “Defying ‘conventional wisdom’ once again, 3.5 percent growth is the latest sign that the Trump economy continues to surge,” said Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross. “The President’s actions from deregulation to tax reform have supercharged the American economy, driving it to new heights.” The increase in real GDP in the third quarter reflected positive contributions from personal consumption expenditures, private inventory investment, state and local government spending, Federal gover...
    10-27-2018, 08:21 AM
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    Joint Press Statement from Commissioner Věra Jourová and Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross on the Second Annual EU-U.S. Privacy Shield Review
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    Joint Press Statement from Commissioner Věra Jourová and Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross on the Second Annual EU-U.S. Privacy Shield Review



    (October 19, 2018) - - Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross and Commissioner Věra Jourová made the following statement regarding the second annual U.S.-E.U. Privacy Shield review:

    "Senior officials from the United States Government, the European Commission, and European Data Protection Authorities are meeting in Brussels this week to conduct the second annual review of the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield framework. The two days of detailed discussions are addressing all aspects of the functioning of the Privacy Shield. The review benefited greatly from industry and civil society input. "Since the inception of the Privacy Shield program in 2016, nearly 4,000 companies have made legally enforceable commitments to comply with the Privacy Shi    ...
    10-23-2018, 06:19 AM
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    U.S. Secretary of Commerce Declares Commercial Fishery Disasters for West Coast Salmon and Sardines
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    U.S. Secretary of Commerce Declares Commercial Fishery Disasters for West Coast Salmon and Sardines



    (September 25, 2018) - - Today, Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced that commercial fishery failures occurred between 2015 and 2017 for salmon fisheries in Washington, Oregon, and California, in addition to the sardine fishery in California. “The Department of Commerce and NOAA stand ready to assist fishing towns and cities along the West Coast as they recover,” said Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross. “After years of hardship, the Department looks forward to providing economic relief that will allow the fisheries and the communities they help support to rebound.” Between July 2016 and March 2018, multiple tribes and governors from Washington, Oregon, and California requested fishery disaster determinations. The Secretary, working with NOAA’s National Marine Fisheries Servic...
    10-04-2018, 01:09 AM
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    U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross Introduces a New Tool to Deliver Access to Global Steel Trade Statistics
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    U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross Introduces a New Tool to Deliver Access to Global Steel Trade Statistics



    (September 10, 2018) - - Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced the release of the new interactive Global Steel Trade Monitor. The monitor, developed by the Department of Commerce’s Enforcement and Compliance unit within the International Trade Administration, provides extensive and timely steel trade data for the top 20 global steel importing countries and top 20 global steel exporting countries. “Timely detailed data in user friendly formats are essential both for enforcement and for policy determinations,” said Secretary Ross. “This interactive Global Steel Trade Monitor will strengthen U.S. companies’ and the U.S. government’s ability to track trade flows to better understand the relevant trends in this essential sector.” This powerful tool g...
    09-14-2018, 04:10 AM
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    U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross says in Op-Ed that Our National Security Depends on a Healthy Aluminum Industry
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    U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross says in Op-Ed that Our National Security Depends on a Healthy Aluminum Industry



    U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross




    (August 22, 2018) In an Op-Ed published in the Ferdinand News (Ferdinand, IN) and Spencer County Leader (Rockport, IN), U.S. Department of Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross said the following: The United States cannot expect to field a modern military if it does not have the capability to produce the high-purity aluminum required to build and maintain armaments used by our military. President Donald J. Trump understands this essential principle, and therefore made a historic decision on March 8, 2018, to apply a 10 percent tariff on imported aluminum from any country that has not reached an agreement with the Administration to voluntarily reduce their aluminum exports to the United States. His bold ac...
    08-25-2018, 02:49 AM
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    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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    U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross Statement on President Trump’s Decision to Impose an Additional Tariff on Imported Steel



    (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 articles from the Republic of Turkey. Since the imposition of the Section 232 tariff in March, exports to the United States have declined and domestic capacity utilization has increased, but not to levels sufficient to remove the threat to national security. Doubling the tariff on imports of steel from Turkey will further reduce these imports that the Department found threaten to impair national security as...
    08-15-2018, 11:43 PM
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    U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross Issues Directive for National Marine Fisheries Service to Facilitate Water Access in California Wildfire Relief Efforts
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    U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross Issues Directive for National Marine Fisheries Service to Facilitate Water Access in California Wildfire Relief Efforts




    (August 8, 2018) - - Statement from U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross

    As Secretary of Commerce, today I directed the National Marine Fisheries Service to facilitate access to the water needed to fight the ongoing wildfires affecting the State of California. One of the fires, the Mendocino Complex Fire, has developed into the largest in the state’s history, consuming nearly 300,000 acres in Northern California. American lives and property are at stake and swift action is needed. The Department of Commerce is doing everything possible to help, with NOAA satellites providing vital weather information and National Weather Service employees providing on the scene information to fire officials.

    Directive    ...
    08-09-2018, 08:04 PM
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    U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross Announces Programs to Increase U.S. Commercial Engagement in the Indo-Pacific Region
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    U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross Announces Programs to Increase U.S. Commercial Engagement in the Indo-Pacific Region




    (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: India.
    • Trade Winds: India – will take place in New Delhi in the spring of 2019. It will be a conference and trade mission to India and other surrounding countries where U.S. exporters will meet with decisionmakers on opportunities they have learned about at DGM and Access Asia events.
    • Trade Winds: Hong
    ...
    08-06-2018, 08:00 AM
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    U.S. Department of Commerce Congratulates Tom Gilman who is White House Pick to be Assistant Secretary of Commerce and Chief Financial Officer
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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




    (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 the world. Ms. Lisa Casias, currently performing the non-exclusive functions and duties of the Assistant Secretary for Administration and Chief Financial Officer, will continue in her role pending Mr. Gilman’s confirmation. “Congratulations to Mr. Gilman – an excellent addition to our leadership team at the Department of Commerce,” said Secretary Ross. “Those of us at th...
    08-02-2018, 05:25 PM
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    U.S. Department of Commerce Issues Affirmative Final Antidumping Duty Determination on Forged Steel Fittings from Taiwan
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    U.S. Department of Commerce Issues Affirmative Final Antidumping Duty Determination on Forged Steel Fittings from Taiwan



    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 deposits from importers of forged steel fittings from Taiwan based on these final rates. In 2017, imports of forged steel fittings from Taiwan were valued at an estimated $18.9 million. The petitioners are Bonney Forge Corporation (Mount Union, PA), and the United Steel, Paper and For    ...
    07-24-2018, 11:47 PM
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    U.S. Department of Commerce Congratulates Dr. Steven Dillingham, White House Pick to Lead the U.S. Census Bureau
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    U.S. Department of Commerce Congratulates Dr. Steven Dillingham, White House Pick to Lead the U.S. Census Bureau



    Secretary of Commerce Builds Permanent Census Bureau Leadership Team


    July 23, 2018


    On July 18, 2018 the following information was published by the U.S. Department of Commerce: Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross congratulated Dr. Steven Dillingham after the White House announced their intent to nominate him to be Director of the U.S. Census Bureau. Dr. Dillingham currently serves as the Director of the Office of Strategic Information, Research, and Planning for the Peace Corps. Secretary Ross also announced that Dr. Ron Jarmin will be named Deputy Director of the Census Bureau. He will continue performing the non-exclusive functions and duties of the Director of the Census Bureau pending Dr. Dillingham’s confirmation. Dr. Enrique    ...
    07-23-2018, 10:52 AM
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    Space Policy Directive 3 Brings Space Traffic Coordination to Commerce
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    Space Policy Directive 3 Brings Space Traffic Coordination to Commerce




    (June 18, 2018) - - Today, U.S Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross praised President Donald J. Trump’s signing of Space Policy Directive 3 (SPD-3), America’s first National Space Traffic Management Policy. The policy acknowledges the rapidly increasing volume and diversity of commercial space activity and announces that the Department of Commerce should be the new civil agency interface for space traffic management (STM) and space situational awareness (SSA). “I commend President Trump and the National Space Council for reaching yet another important milestone as we work to ensure U.S. commercial leadership in space,” said Secretary Ross. “I look forward to working closely with DoD and other departments and agencies as we meet the challenge of increased commercial and civil space traffic.” SPD-3 establi...
    06-19-2018, 09:11 PM
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    U.S. Department of Commerce Finds Dumping and Subsidization of Imports of Ripe Olives from Spain
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    U.S. Department of Commerce Finds Dumping and Subsidization of Imports of Ripe Olives from Spain



    (June 12, 2018) - - Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced the affirmative final determinations in the antidumping duty (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) investigations of ripe olives imports from Spain. Commerce determined that exporters from Spain have sold ripe olives in the United States at 16.88 to 25.50 percent less than fair value. Also, Commerce determined that Spain is providing countervailable subsidies to its producers of ripe olives at rates ranging from 7.52 to 27.02 percent. In 2017, imports of ripe olives from Spain were valued at an estimated $67.6 million. The petitioner is the Coalition for Fair Trade in Ripe Olives, the individual members of which are Bell-Carter Foods, Inc. (CA), and Musco Family Olive Co. (CA). The United States International Trade Commissio...
    06-18-2018, 04:20 AM
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    U.S. Department of Commerce Finds Dumping of Imports of Citric Acid and Certain Citrate Salts from Belgium, Colombia, and Thailand
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    U.S. Department of Commerce Finds Dumping of Imports of Citric Acid and Certain Citrate Salts from Belgium, Colombia, and Thailand



    (May 30, 2018) - - Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) announced the affirmative final determinations in the antidumping duty (AD) investigations of imports of citric acid and certain citrate salts from Belgium, Colombia, and Thailand, and its negative final determination in the countervailing duty (CVD) investigation of imports of citric acid and certain citrate salts from Thailand. Commerce determined that exporters from Belgium, Colombia, and Thailand have sold citric acid and certain citrate salts in the United States at 19.30 percent, 28.48 percent, and 6.47 – 15.71 percent less than fair value, respectively. Commerce also determined that Thailand is providing countervailable subsidies to its producers of citric acid and certain citrate sal...
    06-06-2018, 12:17 AM
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    U.S. Department of Commerce Issues Affirmative Preliminary Determination on Imports of Certain Plastic Decorative Ribbon from China
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    U.S. Department of Commerce Issues Affirmative Preliminary Determination on Imports of Certain Plastic Decorative Ribbon from China





    (May 30, 2018) - - Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) announced the affirmative preliminary determination in the countervailing duty (CVD) investigation of imports of certain plastic decorative ribbon from China, finding that exporters in China received countervailable subsidies ranging from 12.81 percent to 94.67 percent. Commerce will instruct U.S. Customs and Border Protection to collect cash deposits from importers of certain plastic decorative ribbon from China based on these preliminary rates. In 2017, imports of certain plastic decorative ribbon from China were valued at an estimated $22.5 million. The petitioner is Berwick Offray, LLC (Berwick, PA). Enforcement of U.S. trade law is a prime focus of the Trump Administratio...
    06-05-2018, 12:22 AM
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    U.S. Commerce Secretary Ross Praises Signing of Space Policy Directive – 2
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    U.S. Commerce Secretary Ross Praises President Trump’s Signing of Space Policy Directive – 2




    (May 24, 2018) - - Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross praised President Trump’s signing of Space Policy Directive – 2 (SPD-2), which directs the Department of Commerce and other agencies to implement reforms of the U.S. commercial space regulatory framework that will unshackle private space industry. The President’s approval brings into force several recommendations made by the National Space Council in February that will ensure America remains the flag of choice for space commerce. “Under President Trump’s leadership, and the National Space Council is making great strides toward ensuring that the U.S. is the leader in space for generations to come,” said Secretary Ross. “I commend Vice President Pence and the rest of the Council for their hard work.” In line with ...
    05-30-2018, 11:46 AM
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    U.S. Department of Commerce Initiates Section 232 Investigation into Auto Imports
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    U.S. Department of Commerce Initiates Section 232 Investigation into Auto Imports



    (May 23, 2018) - - The U.S.Department of Commerce published the following information: Today, following a conversation with President Donald J. Trump, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross initiated an investigation under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, as amended. The investigation will determine whether imports of automobiles, including SUVs, vans and light trucks, and automotive parts into the United States threaten to impair the national security as defined in Section 232. Secretary Ross sent a letter to Secretary of Defense James Mattis informing him of the investigation. “There is evidence suggesting that, for decades, imports from abroad have eroded our domestic auto industry,” said Secretary Ross. “The Department of Commerce will conduct a thorough, fair, and transparent investi...
    05-24-2018, 02:29 PM
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    Commerce Issues Affirmative Preliminary Antidumping Duty Determinations on Polyetrafluoroethylene Resin from China and India
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    U.S. Department of Commerce Issues Affirmative Preliminary Antidumping Duty Determinations on Polyetrafluoroethylene Resin from China and India




    (May 1, 2018) - - Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced the affirmative preliminary determinations in the antidumping duty (AD) investigations of imports of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) resin from China and India. “The dumping of goods below market value in the United States is something the Trump Administration takes very seriously,” said Secretary Ross. "The Department of Commerce will continue to stand up for American workers and business’s in order to ensure that everyone trades on a level playing field.” Commerce preliminarily determined that exporters from China and India have sold PTFE resin in the United States at 69.34 to 208.16 percent and 18.49 percent less than fair value, respectively. As a result of today’s ...
    05-04-2018, 05:39 AM
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    U.S. Department of Commerce Initiates Antidumping Duty and Countervailing Duty Investigations of Imports of Certain Steel Wheels from China
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    U.S. Department of Commerce Initiates Antidumping Duty and Countervailing Duty Investigations of Imports of Certain Steel Wheels from China



    (April 17, 2018) - - U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross today announced the initiation of new antidumping duty (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) investigations to determine whether certain steel wheels from China are being dumped in the United States and if producers in China are receiving unfair subsidies. “When a trade case is initiated it begins an open and transparent process that allows American companies, workers, and communities to gain relief from the market-distorting effects of injurious dumping and subsidization of imports,” said Secretary Ross. “The Department will act swiftly, while completing a full and fair assessment of the facts, to ensure that U.S. businesses and workers have a fair chance to compete.” These AD and CVD...
    04-20-2018, 02:51 AM
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    U.S. Commerce Secretary Ross Announces Activation of ZTE Denial Order in Response to Repeated False Statements to the U.S. Government
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    U.S. Commerce Secretary Ross Announces Activation of ZTE Denial Order in Response to Repeated False Statements to the U.S. Government





    (April 16, 2018) - - Secretary of Commerce Wilbur L. Ross, Jr. today announced that the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has imposed a denial of export privileges against Zhongxing Telecommunications Equipment Corporation, of Shenzhen, China (“ZTE Corporation”) and ZTE Kangxun Telecommunications Ltd. of Hi-New Shenzhen, China (“ZTE Kangxun”) (collectively, “ZTE”). In March 2017, ZTE agreed to a combined civil and criminal penalty and forfeiture of $1.19 billion after illegally shipping telecommunications equipment to Iran and North Korea, making false statements, and obstructing justice including through preventing disclosure to and affirmatively misleading the U.S. Government. In addition to these mo...
    04-16-2018, 11:37 PM
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    U.S. Department of Commerce Finds Dumping of Imports of Cold-drawn Mechanical Tubing from China, Germany, India, Italy, Korea, and Switzerland
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    U.S. Department of Commerce Finds Dumping of Imports of Cold-drawn Mechanical Tubing from China, Germany, India, Italy, Korea, and Switzerland
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    Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) announced the affirmative final determinations in the antidumping duty (AD) investigations of imports of cold-drawn mechanical tubing from China, Germany, India, Italy, Korea, and Switzerland. The Department also determined that critical circumstances exist for certain exporters/producers of cold-drawn mechanical tubing from Italy.

    “Today’s decision allows U.S. producers of cold-drawn mechanical tubing to receive relief from the market-distorting effects of foreign producers dumping into the domestic market,” said Secretary Ross. “We will continue to take action on behalf of U.S. industry to defend American businesses, workers, and communities adversely impacted by unfair imports.”     ...
    04-12-2018, 10:14 AM
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    U.S. Department of Commerce Issues Affirmative Final Determination on Stainless Steel Flanges from the People's Republic of China
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    U.S. Department of Commerce Issues Affirmative Final Determination on Stainless Steel Flanges from the People's Republic of China





    (April 6, 2018) - - Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced the affirmative final determination in the countervailing duty (CVD) investigation of stainless steel flanges from China, finding that exporters from China received countervailable subsidies of 174.73 percent. “President Trump made it clear from the beginning that we will vigorously administer our trade laws to provide U.S. industry with relief from unfair trade practices,” said Secretary Ross. “Today’s decision follows an open and transparent investigation in accordance with the applicable laws, regulations, and administrative practices that ensured a full and fair review of the facts.” As a result of these decisions, the Commerce Department will instruct U.S. Cust...
    04-09-2018, 07:49 AM
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    U.S. Department of Commerce Initiates Antidumping Duty and Countervailing Duty Investigations of Imports of Laminated Woven Sacks from Vietnam
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    U.S. Department of Commerce Initiates Antidumping Duty and Countervailing Duty Investigations of Imports of Laminated Woven Sacks from Vietnam


    March 29, 2018



    (March 28, 2018) - - Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced the initiation of new antidumping duty (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) investigations to determine whether laminated woven sacks from Vietnam are being dumped in the United States or if producers in Vietnam are receiving unfair subsidies. “With the doubling of the number of trade cases initiated since this same period last year, this Administration has made it clear that we will vigorously administer antidumping and countervailing duty laws,” said Secretary Ross. “When initiating a trade investigation, the Department of Commerce begins an open and transparent process that allows American companies and workers to gain relief from    ...
    03-29-2018, 06:58 AM
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    Joint Statement of U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross and European Commissioner for Trade Cecilia Malmström
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    Joint Statement of U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross and European Commissioner for Trade Cecilia Malmström




    (March 21, 2018) - - Today the U.S. Department of Commerce published the following "Joint Statement of U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross and European Commissioner for Trade Cecilia Malmström":

    “We have agreed to launch immediately a process of discussion with President Trump and the Trump Administration on trade issues of common concern, including steel and aluminum, with a view to identifying mutually acceptable outcomes as rapidly as possible.”

    Courtesy: U.S. Department of Commerce
    03-22-2018, 08:05 AM
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    U.S. Department of Commerce Announces Steel and Aluminum Tariff Exclusion Process
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    U.S. Department of Commerce Announces Steel and Aluminum Tariff Exclusion Process



    March 19, 2018



    Washington, DC - - (March 18, 2018) - - Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced its procedures for excluding products from the recently announced tariffs on steel and aluminum product imports. As directed by President Trump, the Department will publish the procedures in the Federal Register and will start accepting exclusion requests from U.S. industry on Monday, March 19, 2018, at 8:45 AM.

    Click HERE to see the Federal Register notice. “These procedures will allow the Administration to further hone these tariffs to ensure they protect our national security while also minimizing undue impact on downstream American industries,” said Secretary Ross. “Starting tomorrow, domestic industry will be able to apply for exclusions through a fair and     ...
    03-19-2018, 06:37 AM
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    Statement From U.S. Secretary Of Commerce Wilbur Ross on International Trade in Goods and Services in January 2017
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    Statement From U.S. Secretary Of Commerce Wilbur Ross on International Trade in Goods and Services in January 2017




    Washington, DC - - (March 7, 2017) - - U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross issued the following statement today on the release of the January 2017 U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services monthly data. The trade deficit in January stood at $48.5 billion, a 9.6 percent increase from December. U.S. imports of goods and services increased to $240.6 billion in January from $235.3 billion in December. U.S. exports of goods and services increased to $192.1 billion in January from $191.0 billion in December.

    In January 2017, the trade deficit for goods and services was 11.8 percent higher as compared to January 2016, increasing from $43.4 billion to $48.5 billion. During this period, the largest drivers of the change in the trade deficit were consumer and capital goods. Imports were $18.4 billion higher, driven by $16.3 billion    ...
    03-07-2017, 01:26 PM
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    Wilbur L. Ross Jr. Sworn in as Secretary of Commerce by Vice President Mike Pence
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    Wilbur L. Ross, Jr. Sworn in as Secretary of Commerce by Vice President Mike Pence




    March 1, 2017


    Washington, DC - - (February 28, 2017) - - Today Wilbur L. Ross, Jr. was sworn in by Vice President Mike Pence as 39th Secretary of Commerce. Secretary Ross will be the principal voice of business in the Trump Administration, ensuring U.S. entrepreneurs and businesses have the tools they need to create jobs and economic opportunity. “President Trump used to say on the campaign trail that he had a three-part agenda for the American economy: Jobs, jobs, and jobs,” said Vice President Pence. “With Wilbur Ross as our new Secretary of Commerce, the President and I are confident that the Department of Commerce is going to take its right and leading role in fostering the growth that will create good-paying jobs for every American.” Secretary Ross will work with businesses, universities, communities, and the Nation's workers to promote job     ...
    03-01-2017, 01:35 PM
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