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Commerce Department, Biden Administration Take Action on Semiconductor Chip Shortage

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Supply chain issues have been a key challenge coming out of this unprecedented economic crisis resulting from this pandemic. For months, the Biden-Harris Administration has been engaged in a whole-of-government response, led by the Secretaries of Commerce, Transportation, and Agriculture. In June, the White House launched the Supply Chain Disruptions Task Force to address short-term supply chain...

Remarks by U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Don Graves at the Cleveland Cuyahoga Community College Roundtable

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Hello everyone! It’s great to be here with you at the Cuyahoga Community College Roundtable. Thank you, Dr. Johnson, for that kind introduction and for organizing this event. I’d also like to thank our Northern Ohio District Export Council members for volunteering your time to support our trade community. And I want to express my gratitude to Jodi Berg from Vitamix and Jack Schron from Jergens for...

Inventors, Disaster Scientists and Entrepreneurs: Commerce Home to Diverse-Range of Hispanic Pioneers

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Observed annually from September 15—October 15, Hispanic American Heritage Month is a time to reflect upon and celebrate the remarkable role of the Hispanic community in our Nation’s history. President Biden has made equity and equality a top priority for his Administration. In his recent Proclamation on National Hispanic Heritage Month , he stresses, "Hispanics cannot succeed unless Hispanic...

U.S.-Singapore Partnership for Growth and Innovation: A Joint Statement by U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo and Singapore Minister for Trade and Industry Gan Kim Yong

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Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo and Singapore Minister for Trade and Industry Gan Kim Yong signed a Memorandum of Understanding implementing the U.S.-Singapore Partnership for Growth and Innovation (the Partnership), which aims to strengthen U.S.-Singapore trade and investment collaboration. The Partnership expands and elevates work done under the U.S.-Singapore Infrastructure...

Readout of Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo Meeting with Mubadala CEO Khaldoon Al Mubarak

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Today, Secretary Gina Raimondo met with Mr. Khaldoon Al Mubarak, the Chief Executive Officer of the Mubadala Investment Company (an Emirati state-owned holding company), to congratulate him on GlobalFoundries’ announcement to expand their semiconductor fabrication plant in Malta, New York. The Secretary also encouraged Mr. Al Mubarak to work with the Commerce Department as the Mubadala Investment...

Manufacturing Month 2021: Celebrating Resilient U.S. Manufacturers Like Custom Contract Furnishings in High Point, North Carolina

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Many U.S. manufacturers responded to the pandemic’s challenges. Manufacturing Day 2021 events across the country, which are happening throughout the month of October, are celebrating America’s manufacturing resilience during this difficult time. Events like in-person or virtual tours are helping community members see these modern, high-tech manufacturing facilities that have survived, and in some...

Readout of Deputy Secretary Graves Meeting with Senegal’s Minister of Economy, Amadou Hott

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Today, Deputy Secretary Graves met with the Minister of Economy, Planning and International Cooperation of Senegal, Amadou Hott, to discuss the U.S.-Senegal commercial relationship and to re-affirm the U.S.’ commitment to increased engagement. Deputy Secretary Graves congratulated Minister Hott on President Sall’s upcoming chairmanship of the African Union. The Deputy Secretary also discussed...

Commerce Establishes Early Alert System to Improve Semiconductor Supply Chains

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This week, in response to concerns from U.S. manufacturers dependent on the semiconductor industry and in support of President Biden’s ongoing commitment to address semiconductor supply chain challenges, the Department of Commerce established the Microelectronics Early Alert System, which will be administered by the U.S. Department of Commerce's International Trade Administration. The early alert...