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The U.S. Department of Commerce has introduced an improved Semiconductor Alert Mechanism, which is supervised by the International Trade Administration, in keeping with President Biden's unwavering commitment to strengthening strong international supply chains for semiconductors.
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The fifth round of negotiations for the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) took place in Bangkok, Thailand from September 10-16, 2023. Led by Sharon H. Yuan from the U.S. Department of Commerce and Sarah Ellerman from the Office of the United States Trade Representative, the U.S. delegation worked alongside their counterparts to advance negotiations under Pillars I, III, and IV of the IPEF. This round of negotiations built upon discussions held during the previous round in Busan, South Korea.
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Raimondo: "President Biden’s Investing in America agenda is providing communities like Lewis County with the resources they need to grow local businesses and create new jobs"
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In a recent roundtable discussion with National Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) across the country, Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo highlighted the importance of equity, access to education, and a skilled workforce. The event, hosted by the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities, marked the beginning of National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week, which precedes Hispanic Heritage Month. During the roundtable, Secretary Raimondo emphasized the crucial role that HSIs play in preparing the next generation of leaders for the jobs of the future.
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The U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration (EDA) has announced the winners of the 2023 STEM Talent Challenge. This competition, managed by the EDA, aims to support local innovation economies and develop STEM talent across the country. As part of President Biden's economic strategy, known as Bidenomics, these awards are a crucial component of investing in American workers and talent streams.
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NOAA has launched the Hurricane Analysis and Forecast System (HAFS), a new hurricane forecast model that aims to improve accuracy in predicting storm tracks and rapid intensification. HAFS will replace existing models and enhance hurricane forecasting capabilities for the National Weather Service in the United States.
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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo welcomed the European Union's adoption of the Data Privacy Framework (DPF). The adoption of the DPF allows for the transfer of personal data from EU countries to U.S. organizations.
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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is offering $60 million to create jobs that address climate change and boost local resilience. The initiative aims to train workers for quality positions while prioritizing historically underserved communities and promoting equity.
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Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo said the signing of the CHIPS and Science Act could not have come at a more urgent moment.
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The Department of Agriculture's new Emergency Relief Program (ERP) has processed more than 255,000 applications and paid more than $6.1 billion to commodity and specialty crop growers to offset qualifying losses from eligible natural disasters in 2020 and 2021, according to an Aug. 4 news release.
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The National Atmospheric and Oceanic Administration launched a new public-private initiative to support safe and legal working conditions in the fishing and seafood industries and fight against forced labor.
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Deputy Secretary of Commerce Don Graves called attention to Dutch semiconductor equipment manufacturer ASML’s $200 million expansion of its Wilton, Connecticut facility during remarks he made at the Partnerships for Prosperity: U.S. Leadership in the Global Economy event.
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Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell said that the Biden Administration is trying to redefine the word recession.
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Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen recently denied that the United States was in a recession, despite a second consecutive quarter of GDP contraction reported by the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is seeking public input on its plans to protect marine ecosystems and the communities that depend on them from destructive climate changes.
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The Department of Commerce outlined recently a series of new initiatives that will be implemented to prepare the United States as a climate-ready nation.
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The United States and United Kingdom have released a joint statement on steel and aluminum capacity
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The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) estimates that the global sale of counterfeit goods is above $2 trillion.
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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo today announced the 60 finalists for the U.S. Economic Development Administration’s (EDA) $1 billion “Build Back Better Regional Challenge” – the marquee of EDA’s American Rescue Plan programs – that aims to boost economic pandemic recovery and rebuild American communities, including some that have been grappling with decades of disinvestment.
