Geographic inequality has widened over the past four decades. The gap in incomes between richer places and poorer places has grown. Strikingly, geographic income inequality continued to climb in recent years even though many measures of overall income and wage inequality have narrowed somewhat as wage growth has been strongest for lower-wage workers . Rising geographic inequality suggests that...

June is National Ocean Month through a Presidential Proclamation , coinciding with World Ocean Day, celebrated annually on June 8th. While the ocean is well-known for its natural beauty and mysteries, it also provides practical benefits such as producing oxygen and absorbing carbon dioxide emissions, influencing global climate and weather patterns, providing sustainable sources of protein, and...

On Tuesday, June 13, 2023, U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Don Graves will host a Business Diversity Convening of private sector leaders on corporate diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) initiatives as part of the first Access Summit: Unlocking Opportunities for All. The event will be open press. The event will bring leading companies and thought leaders together to discuss why...

Recalling the successful launch of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) in May 2022, on May 27, 2023, the IPEF partners met in Detroit, Michigan, for a ministerial meeting.  

Press Statement for the Trade Pillar, Clean Economy Pillar, and Fair Economy Pillar

Press Statement on the Substantial Conclusion of IPEF Supply Chain Agreement Negotiations

Fact Sheet

Today I had the opportunity to join our colleagues in raising the Pride flag as we celebrate the official start of Pride month. Pride Month is an opportunity to reflect on the incredible strength, perseverance, and progress of the LGBTQI+ community. It’s also our chance to honor the struggles of those who worked for decades to pave the way for the generations that followed them – brave individuals...

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) , an agency of the U.S. Department of Commerce, is crucial in serving and safeguarding communities across the United States, particularly in Hawaii and American Samoa. The employees at NOAA are committed to preserving and protecting our marine resources in a region that reflects the diverse cultures of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians...

Profile on Becky Cruz Lizama, Senior Tribal Liaison, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Since day one, in partnership with the Biden-Harris Administration, U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo and Deputy Commerce Secretary Don Graves have made equity core to the work of Commerce. In May 2021, President Biden signed Executive Order 14031 establishing the White House Initiative...

Today, Secretary Gina Raimondo, European Commission (EC) Executive Vice-President Margrethe Vestager, and EC Commissioner Nicolas Schmit launched the first meeting of the U.S.-EU Trade and Technology Council (TTC) Talent for Growth Task Force, comprised of government and private sector leaders focused on ensuring millions of workers in both the U.S. and Europe are equipped with the training and...