232 tariffs lifted to boost Ukrainian economy. This week, Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo announced the temporary suspension of 232 Ukrainian steel tariffs. The Ukrainian steel industry employs 1…
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House Approves $40 Billion Ukraine Relief Package
Spending bill passed in a vote of 368 to 57. The House of Representatives approved President Joe Biden’s proposed spending package to aid in Ukraine’s defense against Russia.…
Read MoreLegislation Would Designate Russia State Sponsor of Terrorism
Senator says the Russian president has earned the designation. Senators Lindsey Graham of South Carolina and Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut introduced a resolution Tuesday to officially designate Russia…
Read MorePresident Signs Additional Ukraine Weapons Package
Announced during G7 video call last week. President Joe Biden signed a new weapons package last week, providing Ukraine with $150 million worth of additional armaments to defend…
Read MoreFirst Lady Makes Surprise Visit to Ukraine
Celebrates Mother’s Day with Ukrainian First Lady. During her visit to Slovakia, First Lady Jill Biden made an unannounced trip to Ukraine to visit with the Ukrainian First…
Read MorePresident Biden Visits Lockheed Martin Facility
Highlights the importance of manufacturers making anti-tank weapons. On Tuesday, President Biden visited a Lockheed Martin manufacturing facility in Alabama that assembles anti-tank Javelin missiles that the United…
Read MoreFirst Lady to Meet with Ukrainian Refugees On Mother’s Day
Part of trip to Romania and Slovakia this coming weekend. First Lady Jill Biden’s office said Monday that she is scheduled to visit Romania and Slovakia from May…
Read MoreFirst Lady to Travel to Romania and Slovakia
She plans to meet with Ukrainian refugees. First Lady Jill Biden will travel later this week to Romania and Slovakia to meet with U.S. service members and Ukrainian…
Read MoreLegislators Concerned Over Diminishing Military Arms
Sending missiles to Ukraine could leave U.S. vulnerable. Some members of Congress are calling for President Biden to invoke the Defense Production Act amid concerns that the diversion…
Read MorePresident Asks Congress for $33 Billion in Ukraine Aid
Funds needed to support Ukraine “fight for freedom.” President Joe Biden announced Thursday that his administration is asking Congress for $33 billion in humanitarian and military aid to…
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