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U.S. Department of Commerce Invites Industry Groups to Apply for Export Promotion Funding

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This week, the U.S. Department of Commerce released a new funding opportunity through the 2023 Market Development Cooperator Program (MDCP) to support projects up to $300,000 each aimed to generate U.S. exports, help address trade barriers, enhance U.S. industry competitiveness, and create American jobs. “This is an incredible opportunity to participate in a program with a track record of creating...

Biden-Harris Administration Recommends $562 million Investment to Make Communities Resilient to Climate Impacts as Part of Investing in America Agenda

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Today, Vice President Harris announced that the Department of Commerce has recommended $562 million in funding for nearly 150 projects across 30 coastal states and territories to make communities and the economy more resilient to climate change, as part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda. At an event in Miami, Florida, Vice President Harris will highlight how this...

Readout of Secretary Raimondo’s Meeting with Indonesia’s Coordinating Minister for Maritime and Investment Affairs Luhut Pandjaitan

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Today, Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo met with Indonesia’s Coordinating Minister for Maritime and Investment Affairs Luhut Pandjaitan. During their meeting, the Secretary thanked the Coordinating Minister for his government’s strong support for the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF), including hosting the previous negotiating round in Bali. The two also discussed their...

Readout of Secretary Raimondo’s Meeting with Dutch Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation Liesje Schreinemacher

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Today, Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo met with Dutch Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation Liesje Schreinemacher to discuss the robust U.S.-Netherlands commercial relationship and ongoing collaboration on a range of issues. The two also discussed the 4th Ministerial-level U.S.-EU Trade and Technology Council (TTC) meeting in May and other opportunities to enhance...

Readout of Secretary Raimondo’s Meeting with OECD Secretary General Mathias Cormann

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Today, Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo welcomed Mathias Cormann, the Secretary General of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) to Washington, D.C., to discuss the digital economy and the importance of ensuring robust cross-border data flows built on our shared data privacy values. Specifically, they discussed the implementation of the 2022 OECD Declaration on...

Readout of Secretary Raimondo’s Meeting with Italian Minister of Economy and Finance Giancarlo Giorgetti

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Today, Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo met with Italian Minister of Economy and Finance Giancarlo Giorgetti to discuss several issues important to strengthening transatlantic trade relations. During the meeting, the Secretary and Minister discussed the upcoming Ministerial-level U.S.-EU Trade & Technology Council (TTC) meeting in May, and the Secretary noted the progress made through the TTC...

Readout of Secretary Raimondo’s Meeting with Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal

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Today, Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo welcomed Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal to Washington, D.C. to discuss Ukraine’s plans for reconstruction and ways in which the Department of Commerce and U.S. private sector can support. The Secretary reiterated her strong support for Ukraine in the face of Russian aggression and her commitment to Ukraine’s reconstruction. In addition, The...

United States to Participate in Third Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) Negotiating Round in Singapore

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The U.S. Department of Commerce and the Office of the United States Trade Representative today announced that a U.S. delegation will travel to Singapore for the third negotiating round of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) from May 8-15, 2023. The interagency U.S. delegation will be led by Sharon H. Yuan, Department of Commerce Counselor and Chief Negotiator for Pillars II-IV, and Sarah...