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May232017

Statement from Secretary Ross on the President’s Budget: “A New Foundation for American Greatness”

The President’s budget restores the Federal Government’s accountability to American families and American taxpayers while renewing the focus on our core missions. At Commerce, the budget will increase efficiency and strengthen important functions that keep us safe, defend against unfair trade practices, and promote growth and innovation. I look forward to working with the rest of the...

May222017

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Celebrates World Trade Week by Honoring U.S. Firms with Presidential Export Award

Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross honored 32 U.S. companies and organizations that export goods and services during the 2017 President’s “E” Awards ceremony. Companies representing 23 states and Guam were recognized as part of the 55th anniversary of the award. This year’s honorees include 26 small and medium-sized businesses and 11 manufacturers.

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Spotlight on Commerce: Melvin Tabilas Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs Specialist, Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA)

As a Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs Specialist for the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) at the U.S. Department of Commerce, I serve as a liaison with...

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Spotlight on Commerce: George Mui, Senior Business Development Specialist, Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA)

As a Senior Business Development specialist and global strategist for the Market Access team in the Minority Business Development Agency’s Office of Business Development, I’m...

May222017

Angela Nguyen, Primary Patent Examiner, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (second from left).

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Spotlight on Commerce: Angela Nguyen, Primary Patent Examiner, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

As a Primary Patent Examiner at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), I am responsible for delivering high quality and timely examination of patent applications in...

May182017

U.S. Department of Commerce Initiates Investigation of Imports of Civil Aircraft from Canada

Today, U.S. Department of Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross announced the initiation of new antidumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) investigations to determine whether imports of 100- to 150-seat civil aircraft (civil aircraft) from Canada are being unfairly dumped in the United States, and whether Canadian producers are receiving alleged unfair subsidies.

May182017

Statement from U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross on Notification of Intent to Renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement

With this letter, we intend to notify not just Congress, but all our trading partners, that free and fair trade is the new standard for U.S. trade deals. Since the signing of NAFTA, we have seen our manufacturing industry decimated, factories shuttered, and countless workers left jobless. President Trump is going to change that. I look forward working with the President, Ambassador Lighthizer,...

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

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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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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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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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Statement from Secretary Ross on the President’s Budget: “A New Foundation for American Greatness”

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Celebrates World Trade Week by Honoring U.S. Firms with Presidential Export Award

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Spotlight on Commerce: Melvin Tabilas Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs Specialist, Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA)

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Spotlight on Commerce: George Mui, Senior Business Development Specialist, Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA)

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Spotlight on Commerce: Angela Nguyen, Primary Patent Examiner, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

U.S. Department of Commerce Initiates Investigation of Imports of Civil Aircraft from Canada

Statement from U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross on Notification of Intent to Renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement

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