Administration partnering with the National Institute of Standards and Technology. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced this week that a new public working group is being formed to…
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Commerce Department Releases Funding for High-Speed Internet
The investment will be made in middle-mile internet infrastructure. The Department of Commerce recently released $930 million for internet infrastructure through their Middle Mile grant program. Middle-mile internet…
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Treasury Secretary Commends Zambia’s Debt Restructuring
The troubled nation receives an extension on debt repayment. Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen commended Zambia’s debt restructuring agreement this week. Many African countries are deeply in…
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FTC Expands Study into Prescription Drug Intermediaries
Group purchasing organizations are required to provide information on business practices. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), as part of its ongoing study of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) and…
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USDA Recognizes National Pollinator Week
The department affirms its commitment to protecting pollinators and their habitats. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is recognizing National Pollinator Week from June 19 to 25 highlighting…
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Tariff Suspension for Ukrainian Steel Extended an Extra Year
Commerce secretary supports the extension of the presidential proclamation. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo has announced that tariffs on Ukrainian steel will be suspended for an additional year.…
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Defense Secretary Holds Collaborative Meetings in India
Secretary Austin seeks to strengthen cooperation in the Indo-Pacific. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin recently spent two days in India meeting with his counterparts. He held discussions with India’s…
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Mastercard Ordered to Stop Blocking Competition
FTC finalizes consent ordering for illegal business tactics, restricting debit payment transactions. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has finalized a consent order that addresses Mastercard’s illegal tactics which…
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SCOTUS Rules in Favor of Company over Union Leaders
The decision states that the union did not take reasonable action to protect company assets when striking. The Supreme Court has ruled that union leaders fostered “foreseeable and…
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Commerce Department Holds SelectUSA Summit
4,200 attendees network at foreign direct investment event. The Department of Commerce concluded the three-day SelectUSA Summit. More than 4,200 people attended the 2023 conference for foreign direct…
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