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Forecasters at NOAA’s National Weather Service are monitoring a significant winter storm expected to impact the South, Midwest, and Northeast beginning Friday, January 23.
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U.S. signs trade agreement with Taiwan to boost domestic semiconductor production

The American Institute in Taiwan and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States have signed a trade agreement aimed at boosting the U.S. semiconductor industry.
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U.S. signs trade agreement with Taiwan to boost domestic semiconductor manufacturing

Today, the American Institute in Taiwan and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States signed a trade agreement focused on strengthening the U.S. semiconductor sector.
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Trump administration outlines 'America First' approach at World Economic Forum

Every January, global leaders gather in Davos, Switzerland, for the World Economic Forum to discuss international economic trends and policies.
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Commerce Department highlights trade deals, cost reductions, and semiconductor investments under Lutnick

In the first year of President Donald J. Trump's second term, Secretary Howard W. Lutnick has led significant changes at the Department of Commerce.
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Micron begins construction on $100B semiconductor facility in New York

Micron has begun construction on its new manufacturing facility in New York, marking a significant investment of $100 billion.
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Trump Gold Card initiative launched to prioritize Americans in immigration policy

Our immigration system should put Americans first.
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Commerce Secretary names Taylor Jordan as new director for Office of Space Commerce

Howard Lutnick, the U.S. Secretary of Commerce, has announced the appointment of Taylor Jordan as Director of the Office of Space Commerce (OSC).
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U.S., UK reach agreement on pharmaceutical pricing under economic prosperity deal

The United States government has announced an agreement in principle with the United Kingdom regarding pharmaceutical pricing, as part of the U.S.-U.K. Economic Prosperity Deal (EPD).
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Commerce Department approves semiconductor exports to UAE's G42 and Saudi Arabia's Humain

The U.S. Department of Commerce has granted approval for the export of advanced American semiconductors to two companies in the Middle East.
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U.S. Commerce Secretary Lutnick meets EU officials in Brussels over trade issues

On November 24, U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer visited Brussels for meetings with European Union trade ministers.
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U.S. Department of Commerce begins shutdown after congressional funding expires

The U.S. Department of Commerce has announced that, following the expiration of federal funding on September 30, 2025, it is implementing its plan for an orderly shutdown due to a lapse in congressional appropriations.
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SelectUSA opens registration for May 2026 Investment Summit amid focus on FDI

Registration is now open for the 2026 SelectUSA Investment Summit, scheduled to take place from May 3 to May 6, 2026, at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland.
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Remembering 9/11: survivor reflects on loss and value of workplace community

Twenty-four years after the September 11 attacks, Americans continue to reflect on the tragedy that claimed 2,977 lives.
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U.S. Commerce Secretary hosts roundtable on Alaska seafood industry

Secretary Howard W. Lutnick of the U.S. Department of Commerce led an Alaska Seafood Roundtable on September 9, 2025.
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Commerce announces $4.2 billion rail deal with Kazakhstan supporting over 11,000 U.S. jobs

The U.S. Department of Commerce has announced a major commercial agreement between Wabtec Corporation and the Government of Kazakhstan.
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Trump administration outlines efforts to boost Alaska's seafood industry

Alaska’s seafood industry is a major part of the state’s economy, producing about $6 billion in economic output and employing 48,000 people.
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Commerce Department posts quarterly GDP data on multiple blockchains

The U.S. Department of Commerce has announced a new initiative to post real gross domestic product (GDP) data on the blockchain, starting with the July 2025 figures.
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Commerce Department moves NSTC operations from Natcast back under NIST control

The Department of Commerce has announced that the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) will take over operations of the National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC), ending its management by the National Center for the...
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U.S., EU announce framework aimed at reciprocal fair trade and reduced tariffs

The United States and the European Union have announced a new Framework Agreement focused on reciprocal, fair, and balanced trade.
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