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Readout of Secretary Raimondo’s Meeting with the U.S. Travel and Tourism Advisory Board

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This week, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo convened the U.S. Travel and Tourism Advisory Board (TTAB) for the final meeting of its current two-year term to reaffirm the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to strengthening our nation’s global competitiveness in the U.S. travel and tourism industry. The industry is vital to the American economy, supporting 10 million jobs and creating...

Readout of Secretary Raimondo’s Meeting with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni

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Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo met with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. Secretary Raimondo is in Italy for the G7 Ministerial Meeting on Industry and Technological Innovation in Rome. During the meeting, Secretary Raimondo expressed appreciation for Italy’s strong leadership during their G7 host year. The two discussed ongoing efforts through the G7 to promote a more...

Readout of Secretary Raimondo’s Meeting with United Kingdom Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology Peter Kyle

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ROME, Italy – Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo met with United Kingdom Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology Peter Kyle on the margins of the G7 Ministerial Meeting on Industry and Technological Innovation. The two discussed the Department of Commerce’s and UK Department for Science, Innovation and Technology’s ongoing collaboration on AI safety, continued...

U.S.-UK Joint Statement on Child Online Safety

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The following joint statement was released by the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the United Kingdom on the sidelines of the G7 Ministerial on Industry, Technology, and Digital, as part of the U.S.-UK Comprehensive Dialogue on Technology & Data. Begin text: The United Kingdom and United States share fundamental values and a commitment to democracy and human rights...

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Preliminary Terms with Edwards Vacuum to Bring Specialized Dry Vacuum Pump Manufacturing to the U.S. for the First Time

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Proposed CHIPS Investment Could Provide Pumps to Nearly All Fabs Built in the United States Through the End of the Decade Today, the Biden-Harris Administration announced that the U.S. Department of Commerce and Edwards Vacuum have signed a non-binding preliminary memorandum of terms (PMT) to provide up to $18 million in proposed direct funding under the CHIPS and Science Act. President Biden...

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo to Travel to Rome for G7 Ministerial

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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo will travel to Rome, Italy from October 10-11 to participate in the G7 Industry and Technological Innovation Ministerial, which will bring together government leaders from Italy, Canada, France, Germany, Japan, the United Kingdom, the United States, and the European Union to discuss challenges facing G7 nations’ economies. Among other issue areas, during...

Readout of Secretary Raimondo’s Call with Minister of Commerce of China Wang Wentao

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Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo held a call with Minister of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) Wang Wentao. During the call, the two sides discussed last month’s second meeting of the U.S.-China Commercial Issues Working Group (CIWG). The Secretary noted ongoing concerns from the U.S. business community about decreasing regulatory transparency in the PRC, non-market...

Hurricane Milton: Follow Advice from Local Officials and Evacuate if Told to Do So

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The National Hurricane Center reports that Hurricane Milton is rapidly intensifying over the Gulf of Mexico as it approaches the west coast of Florida. It will be a major hurricane capable of producing life-threatening storm surges and damaging winds. Storm surge and hurricane warnings are now in effect for portions of the Florida coast, and residents should follow local officials’ advice and...