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Readout of Deputy Secretary Graves’ Meeting with European Commission Director-General for Taxation and Customs Union Gerassimos Thomas

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Today, Commerce Deputy Secretary Don Graves met with the European Commission’s Director-General for Taxation and Customs Union Gerassimos Thomas. The two leaders discussed U.S.-EU cooperation on the Ukraine crisis, including operationalizing enforcement of our mutual Russian sanctions and export controls. During the meeting Graves expressed his deep appreciation for the EU’s solidarity in...

Readout of Deputy Secretary Graves’ Meeting with European Commission Director-General for Trade Sabine Weyand

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Yesterday, Commerce Deputy Secretary Don Graves met with the European Commission’s Director-General for Trade Sabine Weyand. The two leaders discussed U.S.-EU cooperation on the Ukraine crisis, including continued development and implementation of export control actions against Russa and Belarus. During the meeting Graves thanked the EU for the substantial trade restrictions imposed on Russia and...

Biden-Harris Administration Launches First CHIPS for America Funding Opportunity

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As part of Implementing the Bipartisan CHIPS and Science Act, Department of Commerce Seeks Applications to Revitalize Domestic Semiconductor Industry and Bring Supply Chains Back to the U.S. The Biden-Harris Administration through the U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology today launched the first CHIPS for America funding opportunity for manufacturing...

United States to Participate in Second Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) Negotiating Round in Indonesia

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The Department of Commerce and the Office of the United States Trade Representative today announced that a U.S. delegation will travel to Bali, Indonesia for the second negotiating round of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) from March 13-19, 2023. The interagency U.S. delegation will be led by Sharon H. Yuan, Department of Commerce Counselor and Chief Negotiator for Pillars II-IV, and...

Statement by Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo on the Imposition of Higher Section 232 Tariffs on Imports of Russian Aluminum

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Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo today released the following statement after the White House announced additional actions in coordination with the G7 to hold Russia accountable for its invasion of Ukraine: “The United States continues to rally the world to support Ukrainians as they defend their freedom. Today, one year after Russia began its brutal invasion of Ukraine, President Biden is...

Justice and Commerce Departments Announce Creation of Disruptive Technology Strike Force

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Joint Venture in More Than 10 Cities Will Enforce U.S. Laws Protecting U.S. Advanced Technologies from Illegal Acquisition and Use by Nation-State Adversaries Today, the Department of Justice and the Department of Commerce are launching the Disruptive Technology Strike Force. Under the leadership of the Justice Department’s National Security Division and the Commerce Department’s Bureau of...

Readout of Secretary Raimondo’s Meeting with the Advisory Committee on Supply Chain Competitiveness

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Today, Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo met virtually with the Advisory Committee on Supply Chain Competitiveness (Committee) to welcome newly appointed members and to provide progress updates regarding Committee recommendations. Over the next three months, the Committee will work with the interagency and focus workstreams on the CHIPS Act; the Inflation Reduction Act; workforce development...

Readout of Secretary Raimondo’s Call with Brazilian Vice President and Minister of Development, Industry, Trade and Services Geraldo Alckmin

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Today, Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo had an introductory call with Brazil’s Vice President and Minister of Development, Industry, Trade, and Services Geraldo Alckmin to congratulate the Vice President on his and President Lula’s victory in the recent Brazilian election. During the call, the Secretary also reaffirmed the Department of Commerce’s commitment to working with Brazil on economic...