To coincide with the first meeting of the new United States-United Arab Emirates Strategic Dialogue, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced the Department is working to conclude two memorandums of understanding with Emirati government agencies promoting foreign direct investment, innovation, and entrepreneurship as well as the expansion of the International Trade Administration’s (ITA)...

Introduced by Philip Solomon, CEO of Palladio Beauty Group Thank you, Philip, for the kind introduction and the wonderful tour. My thanks also for continuing to reach out to world markets to grow your business. Exports are critically important to our national economy. They support millions of jobs and generate innovative goods and services. Impressively, Palladio Beauty Group has successfully...

Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross honored 39 U.S. companies and organizations, recognizing their contributions to American export growth by naming them winners of the 2020 President’s “E” Awards. Winners hail from 19 states, and of this year’s 39 honorees, 31 are small and medium-sized businesses, while 24 firms are manufacturers. “It is an honor to once again recognize the significant...

Introduced by Herman Martir, President of Emerging Leaders International, and Commissioner, President’s Advisory Council on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders Thank you, Herman, for the kind introduction, and for your leadership on the President’s Advisory Commission on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. And a special thanks also to Secretary Elaine Chao. I’m pleased to co-chair the White...

Introduced by U.S Department of State Near East Asia Affairs Deputy Assistant Secretary Timothy Lenderking Thank you, Timothy, for that kind introduction, and to Ambassador Rakolta, for organizing today’s important dialogue. And my thanks to Secretary Pompeo for your incredible leadership on last month’s breakthrough peace agreements in the Middle East. The Abraham Accords have transformed the...

Introduced by John Thornton, CEO, Astrobotic Thank you, John, for that kind introduction, and for welcoming me to your impressive new facility. A special thanks also to Congressman Lamb, County Executive Fitzgerald, and Mayor Peduto who are joining us today. I am pleased to be here with all of you at the Grand Opening of Astrobotic. Congratulations! It is great to be in Pittsburgh. I am usually in...