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The Office of Public Affairs (OPA) coordinates communication efforts within the Department to promote its public policy goals and enhance public understanding of its work.

OPA advances the Department’s mission and objectives by managing a unified approach to internal and external public information. This coordination includes producing and reviewing public information materials for quality and consistency, providing and supporting public affairs services for Department officials, and advising bureaus and offices on public information regarding their activities.

Benno Kass, Director of Public Affairs

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Trump Administration Secures an Additional $100 Billion U.S. Semiconductor Manufacturing Investment for a Total of $265 Billion from TSMC

July 16, 2026

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As a result of the historic deal related to U.S. and Taiwan Trade and Investment announced in January 2026, TSMC has just announced an incremental $100 billion investment for a total of $265 billion in the U.S. This investment will result in four additional advanced semiconductor manufacturing facilities, bringing the total to 12 leading-edge semiconductor and packaging facilities. Today, the...

Export and investment promotion

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U.S. Department of Commerce Names Andrew Silberstein Executive Director of the U.S. Investment Accelerator

June 29, 2026

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The U.S. Department of Commerce has named Andrew Silberstein as the next Executive Director of the U.S. Investment Accelerator. Mr. Silberstein brings nearly three decades of experience across real estate, private equity, and investment banking to the role. Mr. Silberstein most recently served as Head of Private Markets for the real estate investment arm of Neuberger. Over the course of his career...

2026 SelectUSA Investment Summit Concludes, Catalyzing Over $56 Billion in Investment Commitments and Plans

May 8, 2026

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This week, the U.S. Department of Commerce hosted the 2026 Select USA Investment Summit, the largest in its history. Held May 3-6 in National Habor, Maryland, the Investment Summit welcomed over 5,500 attendees from a record 100+ international markets and included over 1,100 economic developers representing all 55 U.S. states and territories. This year’s Investment Summit catalyzed more than $56...

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SelectUSA Investment Summit

Secretary Howard Lutnick and Global Business Leaders Announced as Speakers at the 2026 SelectUSA Investment Summit

April 29, 2026

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Today, the Department of Commerce announced that U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick will provide opening keynote remarks at the 2026 SelectUSA Investment Summit, scheduled for May 3-6 at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland. The Department of Commerce also announced global business leaders who will participate as main stage speakers, including on...

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Secretary Howard Lutnick's Statement Before the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, and Science

April 22, 2026

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Chairman Moran, Ranking Member Van Hollen, and Members of the Subcommittee – it is an honor to join you today.    Over the past 15 months, President Trump has proven that the American economy is the strongest and most resilient in the world. When businesses look for a place to expand manufacturing, drive innovation, and hire more workers, they are decisively choosing the United States. For example...

Trump Administration Announces the Creation of the USDA Office of Seafood

April 15, 2026

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Today, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins, alongside U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick, U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum, White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett, Alaska Senator Dan Sullivan, and Maine Senator Susan Collins announced the creation of the new U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Office of Seafood. This first-of-its-kind office...

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Commerce and Energy Departments Announce Partnership to Ensure Affordable Energy and Power America’s AI Future

March 20, 2026

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The U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC), alongside the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), today announced a unique public-private partnership with SoftBank and AEP Ohio to redevelop DOE land, modernize energy infrastructure, and develop advanced computing in Southern Ohio. As part of the partnership, SB Energy, a SoftBank Group company, is planning to build 10 gigawatts (GW) of new power generation...

Manufacturing

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Fact Sheet: New Energy Projects from U.S. - Japan Trade Deal

March 20, 2026

Fact sheets

These three new project announcements are a direct result of President Trump’s historic $550 billion trade deal with Japan, which will accelerate economic growth, bolster critical supply chains, and strengthen U.S. national and economic security. Spanning from East Texas to Southwest Pennsylvania, these strategic investments target critical energy infrastructure and expand domestic power...

Statement from Secretary Howard Lutnick: MASSIVE AMERICA FIRST TRADE WIN

February 17, 2026

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President Trump has approved the first three projects under Japan’s $550 billion investment commitment to the United States as part of our historic U.S.–Japan trade deal. These projects represent a $36 billion commitment in key sectors of our economy -- power generation, oil and gas, and advanced manufacturing. This is what strategic trade looks like. First, in Ohio, together with Japan, we will...

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Japan

Fact Sheet: U.S. — Japan Trade Deal

February 17, 2026

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These project announcements are a direct result of President Trump’s historic $550 billion trade deal with Japan to strengthen American national and economic security. Deal 1: Portsmouth Powered Land Project Location: Vicinity of Portsmouth, Ohio Project Type: Natural Gas Power Facility Cost: $33 Billion Capacity: 9.2 GW — Largest natural gas generation projects in the world Operator: SB Energy...

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