Joint blog by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and the International Trade Administration Every February, we celebrate the achievements and history of African Americans. Black History Month reminds us that the principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility are critical to the success of the Department of Commerce’s mission. It is also an opportunity to spotlight some of the many...

As the administration and members of both parties continue to meet to bridge differences between the United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021 (USICA) and the America COMPETES, industry leaders wrote to Congressional leaders, urging them to set aside their differences and quickly get legislation to the President’s desk that invests in American manufacturing, innovation, and supply...

Black History Month is a time to show appreciation for the achievements of the Black scientists, educators, creators, activists, and others who have contributed to our nation’s greatness and continue to propel this nation forward every day. From astronomer Benjamin Banneker to NASA mathematician Katherine Johnson, Black innovators have made countless discoveries throughout American history that...

Yesterday, the Department of Commerce announced it is now accepting applications for the 2022 Market Development Cooperator Program (MDCP). These awards, administered by Commerce’s International Trade Administration (ITA), provide non-profit industry groups with up to $300,000 in federal funding for innovative and sustainable projects that help U.S. businesses generate or expand exports and create...

Innovative Three-Part Educational Series Will Provide Small Business Owners with Tools and Training to Enter International Markets, Globalize Their Digital Brand and Develop Export Finance Strategies The U.S. Department of Commerce and Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses today announced the launch of a new partnership to facilitate export-led growth for small businesses at a roundtable...

Today, Deputy Secretary Don Graves held an introductory meeting with Ambassador Sheikh Meshal bin Hamad Al Thani of Qatar. During the meeting, Deputy Secretary Graves and Ambassador Al Thani discussed Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani’s successful visit to the United States, the recent Boeing and Qatar Airways aircraft purchase agreement, and opportunities to advance bilateral commercial...

Following the recently announced agreement between the U.S. and Japan to allow historically-based sustainable volumes of Japanese steel products to enter the U.S. market without the application of Section 232 tariffs, industry and labor leaders are applauding the deal, which will counter unfair trade practices by China and is another example of President Biden’s focus on strengthening...

Good morning. Thank you all for being here. I know we all wish we could meet in person and are disappointed to not be joined by our Brazilian counterparts. Secretary Raimondo is also disappointed not to be joining us. She sends her best wishes for a fruitful discussion and her sincere thanks for your commitment to advancing the U.S.-Brazil commercial relationship. I want to recognize Mauro...