Gina Raimondo, Secretary of Commerce
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Federal Legislators Request Extended Pause on Weapons Exports
Two senators and two representatives send a letter to the Commerce secretary. Senators Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts and Dick Durbin of Illinois were joined by Representatives Joaquin Castro…
Read MoreCommerce Secretary Announces 2024 Events for Exporters
The Commerce Department plans trade missions and national summits. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced the 2024 calendar for exporter events, opening trade missions and small business summits…
Read MoreSelectUSA Fostered $200 Billion in Foreign Investments
Commerce Department reports a milestone in the program’s 11 years. The Department of Commerce announced that their program SelectUSA reached $200 billion in certified foreign direct investments into…
Read MoreCommerce Department Launching Semiconductor Supply Chain Survey
The department will assess the current state of domestic production to develop support methods. The Department of Commerce announced that it is launching a new survey this month…
Read MoreCommerce Department Reports Outdoor Recreation Revenue
Record highs within the sector show a bounce-back after the COVID-19 pandemic. The outdoor recreation industry generated $1 trillion in gross domestic product (GDP) for America’s economy in…
Read MoreDocuments on Gun Export Suspensions Requested by House Committee
The oversight chair has asked the commerce secretary for information surrounding the decision to pause export licenses. Representative James Comer of Kentucky, chair of the House Oversight Committee,…
Read MoreU.S. Hosts 2023 Indo-Pacific Economic Meeting
Leaders will review the developmental progress of the IPEF trade agreement in San Francisco. The Department of Commerce announced that the United States will be hosting the third…
Read MoreDigital Trade Discussions Suspended Ahead of Indo-Pacific Meeting
U.S. Trade Representative Tai makes room for more permanent Congressional action. President Biden’s administration suspended digital trade negotiations that would have taken place at the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework…
Read MoreCommerce Department Reports Boost in New Home Sales
Home builders work to fill the demand created by the housing shortage. The Commerce Department released its housing report last week, documenting heightened sales of newly built houses…
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