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Summary Readout of Deputy Secretary Graves’ Travel to West Africa

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On Saturday, Deputy Secretary Don Graves concluded his travels to West Africa, where he met with representatives from the governments of Côte d'Ivoire & Ghana, participated in key commercial forums driving investment and creating opportunities for U.S. businesses across Africa, and engaged with private sector and NGO representatives. Between June 11-15, Deputy Secretary Graves traveled to Abidjan...

Statement from Commerce Secretary Raimondo in Recognition of the Juneteenth Holiday

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Commerce Secretary Gina M. Raimondo released the following statement in recognition of the Juneteenth Holiday: Juneteenth represents the delayed freedom of the last enslaved Black Americans, the triumph and perseverance of a community, and the ongoing work that still needs to be done to root out systemic racism and ensure equality and justice for all. To recognize this historical day, last year...

Deputy Secretary Don Graves Honors Juneteenth: "Equity is at the Core of Everything We Do at Commerce"

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On behalf of the U.S. Department of Commerce, it’s my honor to wish you a happy Juneteenth. Today, we honor the Black Americans who blazed trails before us, those of us living their legacy today, and the future generations who fill us with hope. The great presence of Black resilience throughout American history has shaped our nation and is cause for reflection. Today, I feel particularly grateful...

2022 Investment Summit: In-Person Applications Close on Friday, June 17

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Registration rates are higher than ever! In-person applications for the 2022 Investment Summit will close on Friday, June 17, 2022 at 5 p.m. (ET). Virtual applications will remain open. SelectUSA is thrilled to host the first in-person Investment Summit since 2019! June 26-29, 2022 we return to the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland! The SelectUSA Investment...

Remarks by Deputy Secretary of Commerce Don Graves at the U.S.-Ghana Business Forrum

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Good afternoon, and thank you, Scott, for that kind introduction. Thank you, Minister of Finance Ken Ofori-Atta, Ministers from the Government of Ghana, the American Chamber of Commerce in Ghana, and the African Continental Free Trade Area Secretariat for organizing this gathering. We appreciate you graciously hosting our delegation, which includes a team from the U.S. Department of Commerce, our...

Remarks by U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo at the Build Back Better Regional Challenge Conference

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Thank you, Assistant Secretary Castillo, for the warm welcome and good afternoon, everyone. It is great to be here with you in person. The Build Back Better Regional Challenge is the marquee of EDA’s American Rescue Plan programs and represents the Biden Administration’s commitment to rebuilding American communities, especially those that have historically been underserved. These are big, holistic...

U.S. Department of Commerce and Saudi Ministry of Commerce Announce Plan to Deepen Commercial Cooperation

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Today, Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo and Minister of Commerce Majid Alkassabi launched the U.S.-Saudi Arabia Commercial Partnership Shared Work Plan, a roadmap that will guide cooperation between the U.S. Department of Commerce and Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Commerce as our countries continue to deepen our bilateral commercial relationship. The Work Plan aims to guide our cooperation in...

Readout of Secretary Raimondo’s Meeting with Minister of Foreign Affairs Park Jin of the Republic of Korea

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Today, Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo held an introductory meeting with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea Park Jin. At the outset of the meeting, Secretary Raimondo congratulated Minister Park on his recent appointment as Minister of Foreign Affairs. The Secretary and Minister also discussed her recent trip alongside President Biden to Seoul, where she and Minister of...