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Deputy Secretary Don Graves joins Dutch Semiconductor Equipment Company ASML to Announce $200 Million Semiconductor Investment in Connecticut

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VELDHOVEN, NETHERLANDS – Today, Deputy Secretary of Commerce Don Graves joined Peter Wennink, CEO and President of Dutch Semiconductor Equipment Manufacturer ASML, at ASML’s Veldhoven headquarters to announce ASML’s $200 million expansion of their Wilton, Connecticut facility. ASML is the latest international company to make a significant investment in American semiconductor manufacturing during...

Deputy Secretary Graves to Discuss Transatlantic Trade with Leaders, Industry Representatives in Europe

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From May 31-June 3, 2022, Deputy Secretary of Commerce Don Graves will travel to The Hague, Netherlands, and Brussels, Belgium, to meet with representatives of the Dutch and Belgian governments, as well as the European Commission and private industry representatives to discuss geopolitical and transatlantic trade issues of mutual interest, including semiconductor production, joint work to secure...

Secretary Raimondo Applauds Pfizer’s Launch of Accord For A Healthier World

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Commerce Secretary Gina M. Raimondo released the following statement applauding Pfizer for the launch of its Accord For a Healthier World, in which Pfizer has pledged to increase access to Pfizer’s patented medicines and vaccines for 1.2 billion people living in 45 lower-income countries on a not-for-profit basis. "Expanding global access to high-quality medicines and vaccines will require ongoing...

U.S. Department of Commerce Statement on Sudan Business Advisory

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WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce joined with the Departments of State, Treasury and Labor to issue a business advisory on doing business with State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) and companies under military control in Sudan. Following the takeover of power by the Sudanese military in October 2021, it is in effective control of all SOEs and of a network of military-controlled...

Statement on Deputy Secretary Don Graves

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After experiencing mild symptoms, Deputy Commerce Secretary Don Graves tested positive for COVID-19 yesterday. He is fully vaccinated and boosted and is confident that the vaccine will permit him to have a swift recovery. Deputy Secretary Graves returned from a trade mission to Brazil last week and is sharing the news of his diagnosis publicly out of an abundance of transparency. The Department of...

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo and U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai Host First Ministerial Meeting with Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity Partners

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TOKYO -- On Monday, May 23, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo and U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai hosted a virtual meeting of the Ministers from the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) to build on the momentum of today’s launch of the Framework by President Biden and discuss next steps with IPEF partners. IPEF is a 21st-century economic arrangement that will seek...

Statement from Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo on the Launch of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework

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Today, Commerce Secretary Gina M. Raimondo released the below statement following the launch of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity : “Today’s launch of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity is a clear demonstration of the Biden administration’s commitment to pursuing economic engagement that benefits American workers, families, and businesses. This framework will...

Readout of Secretary Raimondo’s Meeting with Japanese Minister of Economy, Trade, and Industry Koichi Hagiuda

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TOKYO – Today, Secretary Raimondo met with the Japanese Minister of Economy, Trade, and Industry Koichi Hagiuda. During the meeting, Secretary Raimondo and Minister Hagiuda discussed continued cooperation under bilateral initiatives including the Japan-U.S. Commercial and Industrial Partnership (JUCIP) and the Economic Policy Consultative Committee (Economic 2+2). Secretary Raimondo also thanked...