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Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker Discusses U.S.-Japan Relationship in Los Angeles

Trade and InvestmentJapanese Prime Minister Shinzo AbeSelectUSATrans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)

During a conference with American and Japanese business leaders last week in Los Angeles, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker delivered remarks on the U.S.-Japan...

May072015

Exporting is an Open Book: 11th Edition of ‘A Basic Guide to Exporting’ Now Available

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Exporting is an Open Book: 11th Edition of ‘A Basic Guide to Exporting’ Now Available

Trade and InvestmentBasic Guide to ExportingWorld Trade Month

Since May is World Trade Month, it’s only fitting that the U.S. Department of Commerce reiterate its commitment to helping companies—especially small- and medium-sized...

May072015

Enjoy All that America Has to Offer – Celebrate National Travel and Tourism Week!

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Enjoy All that America Has to Offer – Celebrate National Travel and Tourism Week!

Trade and InvestmentNational Travel and Tourism Week

It’s National Travel and Tourism Week and there is a lot to celebrate! Last year, 74.7 million international visitors to the United States generated $220.6 billion dollars in...

May062015

Deputy Secretary Andrews Addresses First Ever Innovation Unconference

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Commerce's Leadership and Innovation Network (LINC) Holds First Ever Innovation Unconference

Trade and InvestmentAbout the U.S. Department of Commerce

It is the mission of the Department of Commerce to make America more innovative; we collect and distribute information vital to businesses, we develop and commercialize new...

May062015

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U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Bruce Andrews Recognizes Public Service Recognition Week

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This week is Public Service Recognition Week, May 3-9, 2015. In honor of the event, U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Bruce Andrews extends his appreciation and recognizes...

May062015

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U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Bruce Andrews Discusses Upcoming Cybersecurity Trade Mission to Romania and Poland

Trade and InvestmentBruce H. Andrews

U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Bruce Andrews will lead a delegation of 20 American companies on a Cybersecurity Trade Mission to Bucharest, Romania, and Warsaw, Poland May...

May052015

Statement from U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker on International Trade in Goods and Services in March 2015

Trade and InvestmentU.S. International Trade in Goods and ServicesTrans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)Trade Promotion Authority (TPA)

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker issued the following statement today on the release of the March 2015 U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services data. Total...

May052015

U.S. Department of Commerce Kicks Off World Trade Month

Trade and InvestmentWorld Trade Month

U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker today kicked off World Trade Month 2015 by reiterating the U.S. government’s commitment to promoting international trade as part of the...

May052015

U.S. Department of Commerce Kicks Off World Trade Month

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World Trade Month: Reflecting on How Trade and Investment Lift the U.S. Economy

Trade and InvestmentWorld Trade Month

May is World Trade Month. Every year at this time, we acknowledge the importance of trade and investment, and reiterate our commitment to the workers and businesses that...

May012015

U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker Delivers Remarks on the Strategic Importance of the Economic, Trade, and Investment Partnership Between the United States and Japan

Trade and InvestmentJapanese Prime Minister Shinzo AbeTrans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)U.S. Ambassador to Japan Caroline KennedySelectUSATrans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today delivered remarks on the strength of the U.S.-Japan economic partnership, the shared goal of deepening our countries’...

May012015

U.S. Deputy Commerce Secretary Bruce Andrews Announces Delegation to Join Cybersecurity Trade Mission to Romania and Poland

Trade and InvestmentCybersecurityCybersecurity Framework for Critical InfrastructureBruce H. Andrews

U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Bruce Andrews today announced he will lead a delegation of 20 American companies on a Cybersecurity Trade Mission to Bucharest, Romania, and...

Apr302015

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Deputy Commerce Secretary Andrews to Small Businesses: You Don’t Have to be a Big Business to Go Global

Trade and InvestmentBruce H. Andrews

U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Bruce Andrews yesterday encouraged small businesses to grow globally by selling more of their products and services to the world. Deputy...

Aug222013

Remarks at Manufacturing Summit, Orlando, Florida

Trade and InvestmentExportsSelectUSAManufacturing

Thank you, Bill Simon and Governor Scott. It’s great to be in Orlando with Walmart suppliers, business leaders, and economic development organizations.

Jul242013

Remarks at White House Forum on Global Investment

Trade and InvestmentSelectUSA

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Jul232013

Remarks at 2013 Update Conference on Export Controls and Policy

Trade and InvestmentExportsJobs

Remarks at 2013 Update Conference on Export Controls and Policy

Dec202013

U.S. Delegation Participates in Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade

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

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker and U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman today in Beijing led the American delegation in the 24th session of the U.S.-China...

Dec122013

U.S. Secretary Of Commerce Penny Pritzker Announces Positive Travel And Tourism Forecast

Trade and InvestmentTravel and Tourism

The U.S. Department of Commerce today released the latest Travel and Tourism Forecast, a twice-yearly report produced by the International Trade Administration that predicts...

Nov222013

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Travels to Munich, Germany

Trade and Investment

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker traveled to Munich, Germany today, where she met with business leaders and promoted SelectUSA, an initiative to attract more foreign...

Nov212013

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Delivers Statement Following Her Bilateral Meeting with Prime Minister of the Hellenic Republic, Antonis Samaras

Trade and InvestmentAntonis SamarasTransatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (T-TIP)

It is wonderful to be here with you today in Athens, and at the Acropolis no less. Here, we can truly appreciate both the modernity of Athens, which is captured in the...

Nov142013

Statement from U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker on International Trade in Goods and Services in September 2013

Trade and InvestmentExportsJobs Supported by Exports

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker issued the following statement today on the release of the September 2013 U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services data.

Nov012013

Inaugural U.S. Commerce Department SelectUSA Investment Summit Concludes With A Focus On Forging Stronger Global Business Alliances

Trade and InvestmentSelectUSASelectUSA Investment Summit

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker wrapped up the inaugural SelectUSA 2013 Investment Summit this afternoon, following two high-impact days of meetings and discussions...

Oct252013

Statement from U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker on First-Ever Select USA Investment Summit

Trade and InvestmentSelectUSASelectUSA Investment Summit

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today issued a statement on the SelectUSA Investment Summit. The White House today announced that President Obama will be hosting...

Apr282015

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Announces U.S.-Ukraine Business Forum

Trade and InvestmentU.S.-Ukraine Business Forum

Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker issued the following statement announcing the first U.S.-Ukraine Business Forum on July 13, 2015 in Washington, D.C. “In...

Apr282015

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Secretary Pritzker Highlights the Importance of International Trade Relations at SABEW 2015

Trade and InvestmentDeputy Secretary of Energy Elizabeth Sherwood-Randall

At the recent Society of American Business Editors and Writers (SABEW) Spring Conference 2015, Secretary Pritzker shared her latest efforts to promote global trade relations...

Sep192013

U.S. Secretary Of Commerce Penny Pritzker Welcomes New Export Council Members

Trade and InvestmentPresident's Export Council (PEC)

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker joined President Obama today in welcoming the new members of the President's Export Council at the White House. Secretary...

Aug292013

Department of Commerce Data Show U.S. Exports of Manufactured Goods Supported 6.4 Million Jobs Nationwide In 2011

Trade and InvestmentExportsJobsTexas

Texas led the nation with nearly 700,000 jobs supported by exports of manufactured goods

Aug272013

U.S. Commerce Department Awards $1.9 Million to Stimulate Exports, Create Jobs

Trade and InvestmentExportsJobsNational Export Initiative (NEI)Market Development Cooperator Program (MDCP)

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today announced $1.9 million in financial assistance to support projects that increase U.S. exports, create jobs, and strengthen...

Aug152013

U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker Announces Top Business Leaders to Participate in SelectUSA 2013 Investment Summit

Trade and InvestmentSelectUSASelectUSA Investment SummitForeign Direct Investment (FDI)

Summit Seeks to Attract Investment to the United States to Spur Middle Class Job Growth

Aug082013

New Data Show 17 States Reached Record Highs for Merchandise Exports in the First Half of 2013 According to U.S. Department of Commerce

Trade and InvestmentExportsJobs

U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker announced today that U.S. merchandise exports totaled a record $781 billion in the first six months of 2013 (January through June)

Aug062013

President Obama Highlights Investment Summit to Increase Foreign Investment and Spur Middle Class Job Growth

Trade and InvestmentSelectUSA

On the heels of President Obama’s challenge to attract more investment in the United States and his announcement that he will be hosting the first-ever SelectUSA Investment...

Aug062013

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Announces First Business Development Mission to Mexico

Trade and InvestmentMexico Trade Mission

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today announced she will lead her first business development mission to Mexico City and Monterrey from November 18-22, 2013.

Aug062013

La secretaria de Comercio anuncia su primera misión de desarrollo comercial a México

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La secretaria de Comercio de Estados Unidos Penny Pritzker anunció hoy que dirigirá su primera misión de desarrollo comercial a Ciudad de México y Monterrey del 18 al 22 de...

Aug062013

Statement from U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker on International Trade in Goods and Services in June 2013

Trade and InvestmentNational Export Initiative (NEI)U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker issued the following statement today on the release of the June 2013 U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services data. U.S...

Aug022013

United States Wins Trade Enforcement Case for American Farmers, Proves Export-Blocking Chinese Duties Unjustified Under WTO Rules

Trade and InvestmentWorld Trade Organization (WTO)ChinaTrade Enforcement

United States Trade Representative Michael Froman, Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker, and Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack announced today that the United States won a...

Dec142013

Why Immigration Reform Matters

Trade and InvestmentComprehensive Immigration Reform

This week, I visited the “Fast for Families” tent on the National Mall with Secretary of Education Arne Duncan to show our support for passing commonsense immigration reform...

Aug122013

"Essay: Grow Jobs Through Manufacturing and Trade"

Trade and InvestmentTrans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (T-TIP)

As President Obama travels across the country discussing how we can achieve a better bargain for the middle class, he’s outlining steps necessary to ensure every American has...

Jul112013

U.S. Department of Commerce: Exports from 50 U.S. Metropolitan Areas Topped $1 Trillion in 2012

Trade and InvestmentExportsNational Export Initiative (NEI)

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today announced that in 2012, the 50 U.S. metropolitan areas that achieved the greatest levels of exports sent more than $1 trillion...

Apr232015

New Agreement with the European Union Will Strengthen Partnerships Across Atlantic

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New Agreement with the European Union Will Strengthen Partnerships Across Atlantic

Trade and InvestmentBruce H. AndrewsU.S. Cluster Mapping

Yesterday, U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Bruce Andrews signed a Cooperation Arrangement between the U.S. Department of Commerce and the European Commission’s Directorate-...

Apr232015

Written Testimony by Secretary Penny Pritzker Before the House Ways and Means Committee about the Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015

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Apr212015

Fred P. Hochberg, Chairman and President, Export-Import Bank of the United States

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Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker to Address Export-Import Bank's Annual Conference on Prospects for Growth and Investment for U.S. Business on April 23

Trade and InvestmentFred P. Hochberg

Each Spring, Ex-Im’s Annual Conference brings together more than a thousand American exporters, brokers, bankers, lenders, government officials, journalists, and members of...

Jan092014

Secretary Pritzker Announces 'Look South" Initiative to Connect U.S. Exporters with Latin American Trade Partners

Trade and InvestmentLook South InitiativeOpen for Business AgendaNational Export Initiative (NEI)

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today unveiled a new Department of Commerce-led effort designed to help more American companies “Look South” as they work to...

Jan092014

Statement from U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker on the Introduction of the Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act Of 2014

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Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker commended the introduction of the Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act of 2014, which would provide Congressional...

Feb112014

Sixteen States Achieve Record Export Levels In 2013

Trade and InvestmentState Export Data

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today announced the year end state export data showing 16 states set new records for export sales in 2013 — with 10 additional...

Feb252014

U.S. Exports Support a Record 11.3 Million Jobs in 2013

Trade and InvestmentOpen for Business AgendaJobs Supported by ExportsNational Export Initiative (NEI)

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today announced that U.S. exports supported more than 11.3 million jobs in 2013, up 1.6 million jobs since 2009. A U.S. Department...

Jan082015

U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker, U.S. Labor Secretary Thomas Perez, NEC Director Jeff Zients to Host Swiss Vice President and Delegation of Leading CEOs for Discussion on Investing in the U.S.

Trade and InvestmentSelectUSAJeff ZientsU.S. Ambassador to Switzerland and Liechtenstein Suzan LeVineSelectUSA Investment Summit

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker, U.S. Secretary of Labor Thomas Perez, and the Director of the National Economic Council, Jeffrey Zients will host a delegation of...

Jan092014

Trade, Investment, and the Need for Global Fluency in America's Business Communities at the Los Angeles World Affairs Council

Trade and InvestmentNational Export Initiative (NEI)Look South InitiativeOpen for Business Agenda

Today, it seems fitting for me to be back in California – now as Secretary of Commerce – to start a national conversation on the need for greater global fluency in America’s...

Jan292014

Delivering an Economic Comeback

InnovationTrade and InvestmentNational Network for Manufacturing Innovation (NNMI)SelectUSA

All Americans love a comeback story. And that is the story that President Obama weaved in his powerful State of the Union address. Thanks to the grit, resilience and hard...

Mar192015

The Engine That Pulled Us Out of Recession

Trade and InvestmentBoeingJim McNerneyNational Export Initiative (NEI)Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)

‘Businesses here have awakened to the fact that their next order could come from anywhere. Exporting is a major reason why Kansas City companies—from transportation equipment...

Apr202015

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Voices of Trade: San Francisco Letterpress Entrepreneur Shares Why Trade Agreements Will Help Small Businesses

Trade and InvestmentShare Trade CampaignSabrina MoyleTrans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)

When Sabrina Moyle and her sister started Hello!Lucky in 2003, their business plan did not involve selling their letterpress greeting cards overseas. It did, however,...

Apr202015

McWong Environmental Technology President & CEO Margaret Wong joins Commerce Secretary Pritzker, Ambassador Baucus, Deputy Energy Secretary Sherwood-Randall and other officials on 24-American company delegation to China

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China's Long-Term Play

Trade and InvestmentMargaret WongDeputy Secretary of Energy Elizabeth Sherwood-Randall

As a participant of a special 24-American company delegation to China, led by U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker and U.S. Department of Energy Deputy Secretary Dr...

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