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Jul132018

Commerce Department Lifts Ban After ZTE Deposits Final Tranche of $1.4 Billion Penalty

Today, Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced that Zhongxing Telecommunications Equipment Corporation, of Shenzhen, China (“ZTE Corporation”) and ZTE Kangxun Telecommunications Ltd. of Hi-New Shenzhen, China (“ZTE Kangxun”) (collectively, “ZTE”) has placed $400 million in escrow at a U.S. bank. Shortly after the deposit, the Department lifted the denial order on ZTE pursuant to a June...

Jul122018

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Statement from U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross

Today I received the enclosed letter from the Office of Government Ethics (OGE). I agree with OGE that “the success of our Government depends on maintaining the trust of the people we serve.” I take my ethics obligations very seriously and am committed to serving the American people.

Jul122018

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U.S. Department of Commerce to Host Public Hearing on the Section 232 National Security Investigation of Imports of Automobiles and Automotive Parts

The U.S. Department of Commerce will host a public hearing on its Section 232 investigation of imports of automobiles and automotive parts on Thursday, July 19 in the U.S. Department of Commerce Auditorium. The hearing, which begins at 8:30 a.m., will feature testimony from approximately 45 individuals, representing domestic and international companies, industry groups, labor, and foreign...

Jul052018

Laura and the rest of the PAC-DBIA delegation toured Ethiopian Airlines’ air cargo facility and saw first-hand the company’s capabilities to manage all kinds of temperature-sensitive products – from flowers and produce to pharmaceuticals.

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Africa Matters: Why the U.S. Should Bolster its Trading Relationships with African Countries

With the support of U.S. and African leaders, businesses like UPS – as an American company dedicated to realizing the benefits of greater trade and increased investment flows...

Jun272018

Under Secretary Gilbert Kaplan & Ethiopia’s Ministry of Finance and Economic Cooperation, Dr. Abraham Tekeste, signed an MOU on the development & implementation of strategic priority projects in Ethiopia.

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First Stop of PAC-DBIA Africa Trip in Ethiopia Yields Wins and Future Trade Opportunities for U.S. Companies

The initial stop of the PAC-DBIA fact-finding trip to Africa yielded wins for U.S. companies currently doing business in Ethiopia and greatly enhanced the potential for...

Jun262018

Karen Dunn Kelly addresses the President’s Management Agenda at recent meeting of the President’s Management Council.

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White House Releases First-Quarter Milestones on Leveraging Data as a Strategic Asset

Today marks the release of the first-quarter milestones for Leveraging Data as a Strategic Asset, a new and exciting Cross-Agency Priority Goal of the President’s Management...

Jul062018

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross, President’s Advisory Council on Doing Business in Africa, Announce $1 Billion in Deals during Africa Mission

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross and a delegation from the President’s Advisory Council on Doing Business in Africa (PAC-DBIA) announced over $1 billion in private-sector deals during their mission to four sub-Saharan nations. PAC-DBIA members expect to quickly conclude more than $2 billion in additional deals in the coming days.

Jun212018

Welcome Remarks by Secretary Wilbur L. Ross at the 2018 SelectUSA Investment Summit

On behalf of President Trump and all Americans, welcome, all of you. This year, we have scheduled 2,200 one-on-one meetings between state economic development officials and representatives from foreign companies attending the Summit. We have also helped the attending foreign delegations plan 21 trips visiting states and local communities as potential investment opportunities.

Jun062018

Op-Ed: Commerce Department Helps Americans Prepare, Recover from Storms

During last year’s devastating hurricane season, NOAA provided critical forecasts on the path and scope of major hurricanes, including Harvey, Irma and Maria. When Americans needed it most, NOAA’s "Hurricane Hunter" aircraft produced more than 500 hours of data for forecasters and emergency responders. NOAA’s National Weather Service also embeds its meteorologists with federal, state...

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U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross Presents Presidential "E" Award to Mercury Medical of Clearwater, FL on May 21, 2018. more info | view original

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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur L. Ross, Jr. addresses employees upon arrival at the Department of Commerce on Wednesday, March 1st, at 9:30 a.m. in the Herbert C. Hoover Building auditorium. more info | view original

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Wilbur L. Ross, Jr. announces that China’s Zhongxing Telecommunications Equipment Corporation and ZTE Kangxun Telecommunications Ltd., known collectively as ZTE, has agreed to a record-high combined civil and criminal penalty of $1.19 billion, pending approval from the courts, after illegally shipping telecommunications equipment to Iran and North Korea in violation of the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and the Iranian Transactions and Sanctions Regulations (ITSR). more info | view original

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Secretary Ross Announces $1.19 Billion Penalty for Chinese Company ZTE

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On March 30, 2017, the Department of Commerce and First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) announced the selection of AT&T to build the first nationwide wireless broadband network dedicated to America’s first responders. Speakers at the announcement event included Secretary Wilbur Ross, Congressman Greg Walden, Congresswoman Susan Brooks, FCC Chairman Ajit Pai, FirstNet board members and public safety officers and first responders. more info | view original

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Secretary Ross's Announcement Regarding Dedicated Public Safety Public Safety Broadband Network

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Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross joined White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer at the daily press briefing on Tuesday, April 25, 2017. more info | view original

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Secretary Ross at White House Daily Press Briefing (04/25/17)

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On March 10, 2017, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur L. Ross, Jr. and his Mexican Counterpart Secretary of Economy Ildefonso Guajardo Villarreal announced a renewed effort to resolve ongoing issues with Mexican sugar export and anti-bunching limits. more info | view original

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Secretary Ross and Secretary Guajardo Announce New Efforts to Resolve Mexican Sugar Export Issues

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Secretary Ross Announces $1.19 Billion Penalty for Chinese Company ZTE more info | view original

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U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross at the 2017 SelectUSA Investment Summit more info | view original

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U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross Addresses the Latino Coalition’s Capturing the Momentum Summit on September 14, 2017. more info | view original

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Secretary Ross's first address to employees on March 1, 2017. Photo by Jay Premack / USPTO. more info | view original

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Secretary Wilbur Ross's first address to employees

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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross at The White House

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Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross Delivers Keynote Address to the Minority Business Development Agency’s Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week. more info | view original

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On Oct. 24, President Trump and Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross welcomed winners of the National Minority Enterprise Development Award to the White House. This award is given by the Department of Commerce Minority Business Development Agency to recipients who display outstanding entrepreneurial spirit. more info | view original

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Secretary Wilbur L. Ross, Jr. greets an employee on his first day as Secretary of Commerce on March 1, 2017. Photo by Jay Premack / USPTO. more info | view original

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Secretary Ross greets an employee on his first day as Secretary of Commerce

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Commerce Department Lifts Ban After ZTE Deposits Final Tranche of $1.4 Billion Penalty

Statement from U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross

U.S. Department of Commerce to Host Public Hearing on the Section 232 National Security Investigation of Imports of Automobiles and Automotive Parts

Africa Matters: Why the U.S. Should Bolster its Trading Relationships with African Countries

First Stop of PAC-DBIA Africa Trip in Ethiopia Yields Wins and Future Trade Opportunities for U.S. Companies

White House Releases First-Quarter Milestones on Leveraging Data as a Strategic Asset

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross, President’s Advisory Council on Doing Business in Africa, Announce $1 Billion in Deals during Africa Mission

Welcome Remarks by Secretary Wilbur L. Ross at the 2018 SelectUSA Investment Summit

Op-Ed: Commerce Department Helps Americans Prepare, Recover from Storms

Official Portrait of U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross

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