Deputy Secretary of Commerce Don Graves met with Minister of Economic Affairs of the Netherlands Dirk Beljaarts in Washington, D.C. today. The meeting focused on strengthening trade and investment relations between the United States and the Netherlands.

Graves emphasized the Department of Commerce’s commitment to maintaining a robust partnership with the Netherlands. The discussions also included broader transatlantic trade issues.

The officials explored opportunities for increased bilateral cooperation in critical emerging technologies and secure supply chains, specifically mentioning semiconductors. They also discussed ways to promote impactful business investment.

“During their meeting, the Deputy Secretary reaffirmed the Department of Commerce’s commitment to a strong trade and investment relationship with the Netherlands and cooperation on broader transatlantic trade issues,” according to a press release from the Department of Commerce.

“The two discussed the potential for increased bilateral cooperation on critical emerging technologies and secure supply chains, including on semiconductors, as well as promoting impactful business investment,” it continued.

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