Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo issued the following statement highlighting key accomplishments at the Department of Commerce during 2023. “It has been an honor to work alongside the dedicated civil servants at the Department of Commerce in pursuit of our mission to improve America’s competitiveness so that our workers and companies can succeed in the global economy. Thanks to...

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo released the following statement after President Biden signed two Presidential Proclamations to extend the European Union’s access to U.S. tariff rate quotas (TRQs) for steel and aluminum for two additional years. “President Biden’s economic agenda is rooted in standing up for American families, workers, and businesses. The actions he’s taking today to...

President Biden signed two Executive Orders to build a strong, fair, and inclusive workforce and economy by investing in communities historically denied equal opportunity. The Department of Commerce has developed the Business Diversity Principles (BDP) Initiative to encourage businesses to adopt best practices that promote economic growth in underserved communities through diversity, equity...

Commerce takes action to bolster the U.S. semiconductor supply chain and protect U.S. national security Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced it will launch a new survey in January 2024 that will serve as a foundation for continued analysis of the capabilities and challenges of the broader U.S. semiconductor supply chain and national defense industrial base. The intent of the survey is...

As part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, Department of Commerce selects communities primed to reduce unemployment and establish long-term economic growth to compete for implementation awards The Biden-Harris Administration, through the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA), today will announce the 22 finalists of the Distressed Area Recompete...

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U.S. Department of Commerce signs Memorandum of Understanding to shape President Biden’s American Climate Corps    Administration announces listening sessions in January to hear directly from prospective applicants Today, the Biden-Harris Administration is taking critical steps to advance the American Climate Corps, a landmark initiative announced by President Biden earlier this year to train the...

Travel and Tourism Leads by Industry, Reflecting Growth in Spending on Transportation, Hotels, and Restaurants People are getting out more and outdoor recreation continues to drive America’s economy. According to last month’s report from the Commerce Department’s U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), the outdoor recreation economy topped $1 trillion for the first time with significant growth in...

This week, Secretary Gina M. Raimondo met with the U.S. Travel and Tourism Advisory Board (TTAB) to underscore the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to advancing the growth of the U.S. travel and tourism industry including through implementation of the 2022 National Travel and Tourism Strategy across the U.S. government. Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Industry and Analysis Grant Harris...

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo addressed Tribal leaders at the 2023 White House Tribal Nations Summit , a two-day event reflecting the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to strengthening Nation-to-Nation relationships. Following President Biden’s remarks on the Summit’s opening day, Secretary Raimondo reiterated the Department’s commitment to working and coordinating with Tribal...