Given the joint desire of the United States and the European Union (“EU”) to address non-market excess capacity so as to preserve their critical steel and aluminum industries, the United States and the EU agree to the following: 1. Ongoing cooperation a. Trade Remedy/Customs Cooperation: To advance their efforts to address excess capacity, both sides agree to expand U.S./EU coordination involving...

Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce issued the following statement regarding the ongoing consultations between the United States and the United Kingdom on bilateral and multilateral issues related to steel and aluminum: "The United States and the United Kingdom are consulting closely on bilateral and multilateral issues related to steel and aluminum, with a focus on the impacts of overcapacity...

Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce issued the following statement regarding the ongoing consultations between the United States and Japan on issues related to steel and aluminum: "The United States is consulting closely with Japan on bilateral and multilateral issues related to steel and aluminum, with a focus on the impacts of overcapacity on the global steel and aluminum markets, the need...

United States and European Union Agree to Address Global Steel and Aluminum Excess Capacity and Carbon Intensity President Biden made clear on day one that rebuilding relationships with our allies and partners, and working with the world’s democracies to address our shared challenges would be a top priority. Today’s announcement that the United States and the European Union have reached...

United States Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo and United States Trade Representative Katherine C. Tai released the following statements today upon agreement with the European Union to modify 232 steel and aluminum measures to allow the resumption of duty-free imports of European steel and aluminum into the United States in line with historical trade flows. Statement from Commerce Secretary...

Deputy Secretary of Commerce Don Graves traveled to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, between October 24-29 to attend the Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute’s fifth conference where he advanced the Administration’s Build Back Better World (B3W) initiative ; promoted U.S. green economy and infrastructure products and services as opportunities to support the Kingdom’s climate objectives; and promoted...

Since 2004, October has been recognized as Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Every year, the National Cyber Security Alliance, and the Department of Homeland Security raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity in our country. This year we continue this tradition with the theme “Do Your Part. #BeCyberSmart.” This year’s theme encourages individuals and organizations to understand their role...

By Edward Parkinson, Chief Executive Officer, First Responder Network Authority First responders face challenges every day with grit, determination, and selflessness. We are thankful for the work they do to protect our communities, especially as a global pandemic has added extra obstacles, restrictions, danger, and stress to their mission. During this worldwide health crisis, natural disasters and...