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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Releases New Report to Boost U.S. Port Efficiency and Competitiveness

Trade and Investment21st Century U.S. Port Competitiveness InitiativeAdvisory Committee on Supply Chain Competitiveness (ACSCC)

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today issued a new report, Improving American Competitiveness: Best Practices by U.S. Port Communities, that documents operational...

Jan112017

U.S.-China Joint Fact Sheet on the 27th U.S.-China Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade

Trade and InvestmentInnovationDataU.S.-China Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade (JCCT)

The United States and China believe that innovation is a key driver for economic development, job creation, and shared prosperity, and innovation plays a vital role in...

Jan092017

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Unveils Plans for New Trade Enforcement and Compliance Advisory Council

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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today announced her intent to establish the Advisory Council on Trade Enforcement and Compliance (ACTEC) within the Department of...

Jan032017

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker talks with Nina Easton about globalization, trade and cybersecurity at the CSIS Smart Women, Smart Power series.

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Smart Women, Smart Power: Secretary Pritzker on How Commerce Powers the 21st Century Economy

Trade and InvestmentInnovationDigital EconomyTrans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)Open for Business AgendaSkills for BusinessWorkforce Development

Last month, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker participated in the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) Smart Women, Smart Power (SWSP) interview...

Dec222016

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Cutting-Edge Tech at Hannover Messe Equals Win-Win for U.S. Small Business and the Planet

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One important aspect about U.S. companies going global is that they aren’t just looking for profits. In my work, I’ve seen broad commitment from global companies to make...

Dec222016

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Announces 2016 National Export Strategy

Trade and InvestmentNational Export Initiative (NEI)NEI/NEXT

Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce released the 2016 National Export Strategy (NES), a report that details the U.S. government’s efforts to help U.S. companies conduct...

Dec082016

During a recent visit to Mexico City, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker emphasizes the importance of continuing the U.S.-Mexico High Level Economic Dialogue (HLED).

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U.S.-Mexico Trade Relationship: One of Trust and Prosperity

Trade and InvestmentU.S.-Mexico High Level Economic Dialogue (HLED)

During a recent visit to Mexico City, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker emphasized the importance of continuing the U.S.-Mexico High Level Economic Dialogue (HLED...

Dec172016

Statement by U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker and U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman Following the Launch of the Global Forum on Steel Excess Capacity

Trade and InvestmentSteel Excess CapacityU.S. Trade Representative Michael FromanPenny Pritzker

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker and U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman issued the following statement after the launch of the Global Forum on Steel Excess...

Dec162016

U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Bruce Andrews Delivers Remarks at Launch of U.S. National Action Plan on Responsible Business Conduct

Operational ExcellenceTrade and InvestmentU.S. National Action Plan on Responsible Business Conduct (NAP RBC)

Today, U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Bruce Andrews delivered opening remarks at the launch event for the U.S. National Action Plan on Responsible Business Conduct (NAP...

Dec132016

U.S. Department of Commerce Appoints New Members to Civil Nuclear Trade Advisory Committee

Trade and InvestmentCivil Nuclear Trade Advisory Committee (CINTAC)Climate changeNuclear Energy

Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker announced the appointment of 39 members to the Civil Nuclear Trade Advisory Committee (CINTAC). Initially established in 2008...

Dec092016

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International Anti-Corruption Day 2016: Leveling the Playing Field for American Companies and Workers

Trade and InvestmentAsia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)International Anti-Corruption DayIntellectual Property Rights (IPR)Commercial Law Development Program (CLDP)

Today we recognize International Anti-Corruption Day, December 9, 2016. As Deputy Secretary of Commerce, part of my job has been to level the playing field and improve the...

Dec072016

U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Bruce Andrews Delivers Keynote Remarks at America Georgia Business Council Annual Conference

Trade and InvestmentCommercial Law Development Program (CLDP)America Georgia Business Council (AGBC)New Silk Road

Today, U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Bruce Andrews delivered keynote remarks at the America Georgia Business Council (AGBC) annual conference. Founded in 1998, the AGBC...

Dec062016

U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Bruce Andrews Delivers Remarks at 4th Annual Kazakhstan-U.S. Convention

Trade and InvestmentKazakhstan-U.S. ConventionIntellectual Property Rights (IPR)Commercial Law Development Program (CLDP)Special American Business Internship Training Program

Today, U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Bruce Andrews delivered remarks at the 4th Annual Kazakhstan-U.S. Convention, which brings public and private sector leaders from...

Dec012016

Commerce Secretary Pritkzer, Chinese Vice Premier Wang Yang, U.S. Trade Representative Froman, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Vilsack and U.S. Ambassador to China Baucus at the 27th U.S.-China JCCT

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Through “Reimagined” JCCT, Secretary Pritzker Leads U.S. Delegation to Successes in Final Session of Obama Administration

Trade and InvestmentU.S.-China Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade (JCCT)

As key trading partners and the world’s two largest economies, the United States and China share a mutual interest in promoting economic prosperity, both nationally and...

Nov232016

U.S. Fact Sheet on 27th U.S.-China Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade

Trade and InvestmentU.S.-China Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade (JCCT)ChinaU.S. Trade Representative Michael FromanPenny PritzkerBruce H. Andrews

As key trading partners and the world’s two largest economies, the United States and China share a mutual interest in promoting economic prosperity, both nationally and...

Nov232016

U.S. and Chinese Delegations Conclude the 27th Session of the U.S.-China Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade

Trade and InvestmentU.S.-China Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade (JCCT)

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker and U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman today led a U.S. delegation in discussions with Vice Premier Wang Yang and other...

Nov232016

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Delivers Remarks at the Conclusion of the U.S.-China Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade (JCCT)

Trade and InvestmentU.S.-China Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade (JCCT)

Secretary Pritzker highlighted the two countries’ progress in promoting bilateral trade and commerce through the JCCT, but noted significant challenges remain in the...

Nov232016

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Urges U.S.-China Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade (JCCT) Participants to Address Policy Challenges

Trade and InvestmentU.S.-China Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade (JCCT)Intellectual Property (IP)Digital Economy

Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker delivered remarks at the opening plenary session of the 27th meeting of the U.S.-China Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade...

Nov222016

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Calls for U.S.-China Collaboration to Build Robust, Open Digital Economy

Trade and InvestmentInnovationU.S.-China Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade (JCCT)Digital EconomyEntrepreneurship

Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker delivered remarks at the U.S.-China Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade (JCCT) Collaborative Program on the Digital...

Nov212016

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Delivers Remarks at U.S.-China Tourism Year Closing Event

Trade and InvestmentU.S.-China Tourism YearU.S.-China Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade (JCCT)

On Sunday, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker delivered remarks at the Warner Theater to celebrate the conclusion of the 2016 U.S.-China Tourism Year. U.S. and Chinese...

Nov182016

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker participats in an armchair discussion at the World Affairs Council of America annual conference

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Three Ways the Commerce Department has Strengthened—and Will Continue to Strengthen—American Competitiveness

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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker participated in an armchair discussion at the World Affairs Council of America annual conference titled “Shaping the American...

Nov142016

U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker, U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman Announce Schedule for 27th Session of the U.S.-China Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade

Trade and InvestmentU.S.-China Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade (JCCT)

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker and U.S. Trade Representative Ambassador Michael Froman today announced the schedule of events for the 27th session of the U.S.-...

Nov102016

U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker and U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman to Convene 27th Session of the U.S.-China Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade

Trade and InvestmentU.S.-China Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade (JCCT)

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker and U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman will host a high-level Government of China delegation for the 27th session of the U.S.-...

Nov042016

Statement from U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker on International Trade in Goods and Services in September 2016

Trade and InvestmentTrans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)U.S. International Trade in Goods and ServicesMade in America

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker issued the following statement today on the release of the September 2016 U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services monthly...

Nov012016

U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Bruce Andrews Delivers Remarks at American-Turkish Council’s Golden Horn Breakfast

Trade and InvestmentTurkeyBruce H. Andrews

Today, U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Bruce Andrews delivered remarks at the American Turkish Council’s Golden Horn Breakfast. Since 2009, bilateral trade between the...

Oct312016

U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Bruce Andrews Delivers Remarks at U.S.-Investment Advisory Council Meeting

Trade and InvestmentForeign Direct Investment (FDI)

Today, U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Bruce Andrews delivered remarks at the U.S. Investment Advisory Council (IAC) meeting in Washington. Established by Secretary...

Oct312016

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Delivers Keynote Address at Bureau of Industry and Security Annual Update Conference

Trade and InvestmentBureau of Industry and Security (BIS) Annual Update ConferenceExport Control Reform (ECR)

Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker delivered the keynote address at the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) Annual Update Conference Luncheon in Washington D...

Oct282016

Deputy Assistant Secretary for Manufacturing Laura Taylor-Kale Participates in a Manufacturing Day Event at Phononic in Durham, N.C.

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Manufacturing and Innovation

Trade and InvestmentManufacturing DayTrans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)

As October winds down, I say farewell to Manufacturing Day and what has turned into a celebration of manufacturing and innovation this entire month. Over the last few weeks,...

Oct272016

U.S.-Argentina Commercial Dialogue Deepens Trade Relations

Trade and InvestmentU.S.-Argentina Commercial Dialogue

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker joined Argentina’s Minister of Production and Commerce Francisco Cabrera today to co-chair the inaugural meeting of the U.S.-...

Oct272016

The U.S.-Argentina Commercial Dialogue Joint Statement

Trade and InvestmentU.S.-Argentina Commercial Dialogue

Recognizing the increasingly strong and close commercial ties that Argentina and the United States enjoy and the importance of promoting an open and predictable environment...

Oct272016

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Announces New Trade Advisory Committee Members

Trade and InvestmentTrade Finance Advisory Council (TFAC)

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today announced the appointment of 20 inaugural members of the Trade Finance Advisory Council (TFAC). Established in August 2016,...

Oct272016

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker meets with her Argentine counterpart Minister of Production Francisco Cabrera for the inaugural U.S.-Argentina Commercial Dialogue in Washington, D.C.

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Inaugural U.S.-Argentina Commercial Dialogue Signals New Step for Economic Relationship

Trade and InvestmentU.S.-Argentina Commercial Dialogue

Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker met with her Argentine counterpart Minister of Production Francisco Cabrera for the inaugural U.S.-Argentina Commercial...

Oct272016

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Delivers Remarks at U.S.-Argentina Commercial Dialogue Private Sector Readout

Trade and InvestmentU.S.-Argentina Commercial Dialogue

Thank you, Susan, for your kind introduction and for your leadership at the helm of the Council of the Americas. Earlier this year, I had the honor of joining President Obama...

Oct262016

Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker at Stanford University's Distinguished Career Institute with DCI Founder Philip Pizzo, MD.

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Cardinal Lessons on the Economy: Secretary Pritzker Visits Stanford University to Talk Trade, Jobs

Trade and InvestmentInnovationTrans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)Digital EconomySkills for Business

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker visited Stanford University Wednesday to engage with the nation’s future technology, science, business, and government leaders. A...

Oct252016

U.S. Secretary Commerce Penny Pritzker and Motorola Solutions CEO Greg Brown at an armchair discussion in Chicago.

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Connecting Economies for Growth: Secretary Pritzker on Why the TPP Matters

Trade and InvestmentTrans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)

This week, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker sat down with Motorola Solutions CEO Greg Brown in Chicago to discuss the benefits of the Trans-Pacific Partnership’s (...

Oct252016

U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Bruce Andrews (right) and Acting Deputy of Health and Health and Human Services Mary Wakefield (left) tour the Peking Union Medical College Hospital.

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Collaboration Emphasized During Deputy Secretary Andrews’ Health Care Business Development Mission to China

Trade and InvestmentHealth Care Business Development Mission to ChinaHealthcareE-Health

Last week, U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Bruce Andrews traveled to Beijing and Chongqing, China, for a health care business development mission. Deputy Secretary Andrews...

Oct142016

Secretary Pritzker and moderator Ann Simmons participating in an armchair discussion at the Pacific Council on International Policy in Los Angeles, CA. Source: Pacific Council on International Policy

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Seven Highlights of Secretary Pritzker's Appearance at the Pacific Council

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On Friday, October 14, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Pritzker participated in an armchair discussion at the Pacific Council on International Policy in Los Angeles. Interviewed...

Oct242016

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Delivers Keynote Address at National Minority Supplier Development Council Conference

InnovationTrade and InvestmentMinority Enterprise Development (MED) WeekTrans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)EntrepreneurshipInnovation Inclusion Initiative (I-3)The Internet of Things (IoT)

In celebration of the 2016 Minority Enterprise Development Week, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today delivered a keynote address at the National Minority Supplier...

Oct202016

Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker Meets with President Juan Manuel Santos as Part of Her First Official Visit to Colombia.

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Secretary Pritzker Makes First Official Visit to Bogota, Colombia

Trade and InvestmentU.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement’s (CTPA)Global Procurement Initiative (GPI)

Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker concluded her trip to Bogotá, Colombia, where she met with business leaders, stakeholders, and public officials. During her...

Oct202016

U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Bruce Andrews Delivers Remarks at Opening Ceremony of U.S.-China Advanced Medical Technology Symposium

Trade and InvestmentHealth Care Business Development Mission to ChinaHealthcareE-Health

U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Bruce Andrews delivered welcoming remarks today at the U.S.-China Advanced Medical Technology Symposium in Chongqing, China. The Symposium...

Oct142016

Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker Participates in a Roundtable Discussion on TPP in Los Angeles

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Secretary Pritzker Discusses TPP with Los Angeles Business Leaders

Trade and InvestmentTrans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)

The Trans-Pacific Partnership is the cornerstone of the Obama Administration’s economic policy in the Asia Pacific, and seeks to provide new and meaningful market access for...

Oct192016

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Delivers Remarks at Launch of Global Procurement Initiative in Colombia

Trade and InvestmentGlobal Procurement Initiative (GPI)U.S.-Colombia trade promotion agreementIntellectual Property Rights (IPR)

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today delivered remarks at the launch of the Global Procurement Initiative (GPI) in Bogota, Colombia. Secretary Pritzker is making...

Oct192016

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker and U.S. Trade Development Agency Director Lee Zak Launch Best-Value Procurement Training in Colombia

Trade and InvestmentGlobal Procurement Initiative (GPI)

Today, the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) kicked off the first phase of its partnership with Colombia under the Agency’s Global Procurement Initiative:...

Oct182016

U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Bruce Andrews Delivers Remarks at Chinese Health Care Trade Association

Trade and InvestmentHealth Care Business Development Mission to ChinaHealthcare

To begin his remarks, Deputy Secretary Andrews outlined last year’s U.S.-China Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade in Guangzhou led by U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny...

Oct172016

Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker signs a strategic partnership agreement between the Commerce Department and the USC Marshall Center for Global Supply Chain Management.

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Secretary Pritzker Announces Partnership that Advances Nation’s Supply Chains

Trade and Investment21st Century Ports InitiativeSupply Chain AccessPort Community IT Systems Exhibition and Technology Challenge

Seaports are crucial multipliers and facilitators of national and regional trade and economic growth. Inefficiencies in the operation of our ports can impose a major cost on...

Oct172016

U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Bruce Andrews Delivers Remarks at China Hospital Association

Trade and InvestmentU.S.-China Tourism YearHealth Care Business Development Mission to China

Today, U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Bruce Andrews delivered remarks at a luncheon hosted by the China Hospital Association as part of the health care business...

Oct172016

Secretary Prizker Participates in Armchair Discussion at Techonomy 2015 in San Francisco

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Secretary Pritzker Discusses Digital Economy and Democratization of Data at Next Economy Summit

InnovationTrade and InvestmentDataTrans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)Digital EconomyAmerica's Data AgencySkills for Business

Last week, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker sat down with Tim O’Reilly, Founder and CEO of O’Reilly Media at the Next Economy Summit in San Francisco to discuss the...

Oct142016

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Delivers Closing Remarks at University of Southern California Port and Supply Chain Roundtable

Trade and InvestmentSupply Chain Access21st Century Port Competitiveness InitiativeAdvisory Committee on Supply Chain Competitiveness (ACSCC)

Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker delivered closing remarks at the University of Southern California (USC) Port and Supply Chain Roundtable. This event brought...

Oct142016

U.S. Department of Commerce Partners with USC Marshall School of Business, Ports of L.A., Long Beach to Advance Nation's Supply Chains

Trade and InvestmentUSC Marshall Center for Global Supply Chain ManagementSupply Chain AccessPort of Los AngelesThe Internet of Things (IoT)21st Century Ports Initiative

A strategic partnership with the USC Marshall Center for Global Supply Chain Management aimed at improving the global competitiveness of the nation’s supply chains was signed...

Aug312016

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Celebrates the Kickoff of the 2017 U.S. and India Travel and Tourism Partnership Year

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Secretary Pritzker Celebrates U.S.-India 2017 Travel and Tourism Partnership

Trade and InvestmentTravel and TourismU.S. and India Travel and Tourism Partnership Year

During her trip to India, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker celebrated the kickoff of the 2017 U.S. and India Travel and Tourism Partnership Year at a celebration...

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