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...

Today, Department of Commerce Deputy Secretary Don Graves, National Economic Council (NEC) Director Brian Deese, and Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade Marisa Lago met virtually with the U.S. section of the U.S.-Brazil CEO Forum to discuss opportunities to increase bilateral trade and investment with Brazil across industry sectors. The meeting was held in advance of a special...

Today, United States Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo and United States Trade Representative Katherine C. Tai announced a new 232 tariff agreement with Japan to allow historically-based sustainable volumes of Japanese steel products to enter the U.S. market without the application of Section 232 tariffs. This deal will help ensure the long-term viability of our steel industry and protect...

Following passage of the House’s America COMPETES Act, industry leaders applauded Congress for taking a critical step forward in getting the President’s proposed $52 billion in chips funding signed into law. Passage of the bill followed the release of an alarming report by the Department of Commerce earlier this month regarding the semiconductor chip shortage. Following House passage of the...

I want to thank the House of Representatives for passing the America COMPETES Act today. This bill is essential to our economy, our workers, and will unleash the next generation on innovation and scientific advancement in the United States. In particular, I want to recognize Speaker Pelosi, Leader Hoyer, and Chairwoman Eddie Bernice Johnson for their efforts in getting this bill over the finish...

Today, following House’s passage of the America COMPETES Act to rebuild the domestic semiconductor manufacturing industry, strengthen supply chains, and invest in critical research, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo released the following statement: I want to thank the House of Representatives for passing the America COMPETES Act today. This bill is essential to our supply chains, our...