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Fact Sheet: 24th U.S. –China Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade Fact Sheet

InnovationTrade and InvestmentU.S.-China Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade (JCCT)World Trade Organization (WTO)Intellectual Property (IP)

U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker and U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman, together with Chinese Vice Premier Wang Yang, co-chaired the 24th U.S.-China Joint...

Dec202013

Fact Sheet: 24th U.S.-China Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade (JCCT) Signings

Trade and InvestmentSmall and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)U.S.-China Commercial Match-Making ProgramExports

Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Establishing a U.S.-China Commercial Match-Making Program (CMP) Update between the U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service of the U.S...

Jan092014

Fact Sheet: Look South Initiative

Trade and InvestmentLook South InitiativeOpen for Business AgendaExports

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker has unveiled Look South, a new coordinated federal government effort led by the U.S. Department of Commerce to help more American...

Nov272013

Opinion Editorial - LinkedIn - "Driving Exports Is Key to Growing Small Businesses and the American Economy"

Trade and InvestmentOpen for Business AgendaExports

The role of the Department of Commerce is to help set the conditions for U.S. businesses to succeed, grow, and create jobs. Whether that is by providing data that drives a...

Feb052014

Remarks at Mexico-United States Entrepreneurship and Innovation Council

InnovationTrade and InvestmentMexico-United States Entrepreneurship and Innovation CouncilMexican National Entrepreneurship InstitutePresidential Ambassadors for Global Entrepreneurship (PAGE)North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)Commercial Law Development Program (CLDP)Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)

Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker joined Enrique Jacob Rocha, President of the Mexican National Entrepreneurship Institute (INADEM), to deliver remarks at a...

Feb062014

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Meets with Nuevo Leon Governor Rodrigo Medina

Trade and InvestmentNuevo LeonNorth American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)Exports

Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker and the U.S. business delegation met with Nuevo Leon Governor Rodrigo Medina and his cabinet to discuss bilateral trade and...

Feb062014

LA SECRETARIA DE COMERCIO DE LOS EE.UU. PENNY PRITZKER SE ENCUENTRA CON EL GOBERNADOR DE NUEVO LEON RODRIGO MEDINA

Trade and InvestmentGross Domestic Product (GDP)Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)Nuevo LeonNorth American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)

Palabras de la Secretaria de Comercio de EEUU Penny Pritzker con Gobernador de Nuevo Leon. Es un placer estar hoy aquí con el Gobernador Medina y quiero darle las gracias por...

Feb062014

U.S. Exports Reach $2.3 Trillion in 2013, Set New Record for Fourth Straight Year

Trade and InvestmentNational Export Initiative (NEI)Look South InitiativeExports

U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker today announced that U.S. exports in 2013 set a new record for a fourth straight year. International Trade in U.S. Goods and Services...

Feb072014

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Tours Research and Technology Park In Monterrey, Mexico

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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Tours Research and Technology Park In Monterrey, Mexico

InnovationTrade and InvestmentOpen for Business AgendaNational Network for Manufacturing Innovation (NNMI)Investing in Manufacturing Communities Partnership (IMCP)Mexico Trade Mission

Yesterday, U.S. Department of Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker toured Monterrey’s Research and Technology Park (Parque de Investigación e Innovación Tecnológica; PIIT in...

Feb062014

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Another Year, Another Export Record

InnovationTrade and InvestmentNational Export Initiative (NEI)Exports

Four years ago, President Obama made export promotion a national priority, launching the National Export Initiative to renew and revitalize American exports. That initiative...

Feb052014

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Highlights Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Growth in U.S.-Mexico Relationship

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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Highlights Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Growth in U.S.-Mexico Relationship

InnovationTrade and InvestmentMexico-United States Entrepreneurship and Innovation CouncilPresidential Ambassadors for Global Entrepreneurship (PAGE)Entrepreneurship

As part of her first trade mission, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker spoke at a breakfast event focused on entrepreneurship, innovation, and overall growth in the U...

Feb042014

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Meets with Government Leaders on Mexico Business Development Mission

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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Meets with Government Leaders on Mexico Business Development Mission

Trade and InvestmentNorth American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)

It is the second day of U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker’s five-day business development mission to Mexico, and she has already met with several of her Mexican...

Feb032014

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Begins First Official Trade Mission in Mexico

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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Begins First Official Trade Mission in Mexico

Trade and InvestmentMexico Trade MissionManufacturing

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker, officially began her five-day trade mission to Mexico today, starting the trip in Mexico City. She is joined by representatives...

Jan302014

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Delivering an American Economic Comeback

InnovationTrade and InvestmentAdvanced ManufacturingWorkforce DevelopmentManufacturing

All Americans love a comeback story. And that is the story that President Obama weaved in his powerful State of the Union address.

Jan222014

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Announces Energy Business Development Mission to West Africa

Trade and InvestmentU.S. Strategy Toward Sub-Saharan AfricaForeign Direct Investment (FDI)Energy

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today announced she will lead an Energy Business Development Mission to West Africa with stops in Ghana and Nigeria from May 18-23,...

Jan172014

Secretary Pritzker Highlights Strong Economic Partnership Between USA and Canada

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Secretary Pritzker Highlights Strong Economic Partnership Between USA and Canada

Trade and InvestmentU.S.-Canada Beyond the Border Action PlanExports

Today, Secretary Penny Pritzker and Canada’s International Trade Minister Edward Fast spoke about the future of the U.S.-Canadian economic relationship at a luncheon hosted...

Jan172014

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America is Open for Investment

Trade and InvestmentSelectUSASouthern Idaho Economic Development OrganizationJobsForeign Direct Investment (FDI)

In 2011, President Obama launched SelectUSA, the first-ever U.S. government-wide initiative to attract foreign direct investment (FDI) in the United States, with the hopes...

Jan172014

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Delivers Remarks at Chicago Council on Global Affairs

Trade and InvestmentBeyond the Border InitiativeTrans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (T-TIP)Exports

"Thank you. It is wonderful to be with friends and leaders here in my home city. For more than 90 years, this Council has helped influence the dialogue on many issues...

Jan132014

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Announces Business Delegation to Join Her First Trade Mission

Trade and InvestmentNorth American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)Exports

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today announced the names of 17 export-ready companies that will join her first-ever trade mission, which will make two stops in...

Jan102014

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Looking South for Your Next Business Opportunities

Trade and InvestmentOpen for Business AgendaLook South InitiativeExports

This week Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker announced the Look South Initiative, a movement to help American businesses leverage the Free Trade Agreements the United States...

Jan072014

STATEMENT FROM U.S. COMMERCE SECRETARY PENNY PRITZKER ON INTERNATIONAL TRADE IN GOODS AND SERVICES IN NOVEMBER 2013

Trade and InvestmentU.S. International Trade in Goods and ServicesOpen for Business Agenda

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

Oct302013

Opinion Editorial: U-T San Diego, NAFTA Partners Seek to Build on Successes

Trade and InvestmentNorth American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)Gross Domestic Product (GDP)Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)

Twenty years ago, the United States, Mexico, and Canada launched a bold experiment known as the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), which created the largest free...

Jan022014

Penny Pritzker Sworn in as 38th U.S. Secretary of Commerce

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Commerce’s Most Popular 13 Blog Posts of 2013

InnovationTrade and InvestmentMyNOAAChartsFederal Government ShutdownNational Inventors Hall of FameDoing Business in Africa CampaignU.S.-Brazil CEO ForumComprehensive Immigration Reform

As we look forward to the new year, we wanted to take a moment to reflect back on Commerce’s most popular blog posts from last year. Take a look at our list of the 13 blog...

Dec202013

Pritzker and attendees pose for a group photo

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U.S. Delegation Participates in the 24th session of the U.S.-China Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade (JCCT)

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 in Beijing led the American delegation in the 24th session of the U.S.-China...

Dec132013

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker and U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman to Travel to China to Advance U.S. Trade and Investment Priorities, joined by Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack

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

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker and U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman will travel to Beijing, China to co-chair the 24th session of the U.S.-China Joint...

Dec132013

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Travel and Tourism Leaders Provide Four Recommendations to the Secretary to Further President’s National Travel and Tourism Strategy

Trade and InvestmentTravel and Tourism Advisory BoardNational Travel and Tourism StrategyGlobal EntryBrand USATravel and Tourism

This week, the US Travel and Tourism Advisory Board had its final meeting with Secretary Pritzker and submitted our top priority recommendations to enhance travel and tourism...

Dec042013

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

Trade and InvestmentNational Export Initiative (NEI)Exports

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

Nov252013

Acting Deputy Secretary Gallagher Advocates Increased U.S. Exports through Doing Business in Africa Campaign

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Acting Deputy Secretary Gallagher Advocates Increased U.S. Exports through Doing Business in Africa Campaign

Trade and InvestmentDoing Business in Africa CampaignU.S. Strategy Toward Sub-Saharan AfricaNEI/NEXTExports

Today, Acting Deputy U.S. Commerce Secretary Patrick Gallagher delivered remarks at “From DC to Africa: Growing Local, Going Global,” a business forum hosted by the D.C...

Nov142013

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Secretary Pritzker Outlines Bold Policy Agenda Focused on U.S. Trade and Investment, Innovation, and Data

Trade and InvestmentEnvironmentInnovationDataOpen for Business Agenda

Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today outlined a bold new policy agenda for the Department of Commerce, centered on U.S. trade and investment, innovation, and data.

Nov182013

Open for Business Event in Central Ohio

Trade and InvestmentWestervilleJobsEconomyOpen for Business AgendaSelectUSAInfrastructureInnovationNational Network for Manufacturing Innovation (NNMI)ManufacturingNational Export Initiative (NEI)

I want to thank everyone here at Lake Shore Cryotronics. I took a tour and saw how your high-tech sensors are built and nd I also saw the hanging flags that represent your...

Nov142013

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Fact sheet: U.S. Department of Commerce "Open for Business Agenda"

Trade and InvestmentInnovationEnvironmentAbout the U.S. Department of CommerceDataNational Export Initiative (NEI)ManufacturingSelectUSAOpen for Business Agenda

U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker outlined a bold new policy agenda focused on U.S. trade and investment, innovation, and data.

Nov142013

The "Open for Business" Agenda

Trade and InvestmentNational Export Initiative (NEI)InnovationEconomyJobsManufacturingOpen for Business AgendaBig Data

It is such an honor to be with so many business leaders as we roll out our strategic vision and priorities for the Commerce Department.

Nov142013

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Outlines Bold Policy Agenda Focused on U.S. Trade and Investment, Innovation, and Data

Trade and InvestmentInnovationNational Export Initiative (NEI)ManufacturingOpen for Business Agenda

Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today outlined a bold new policy agenda for the Department of Commerce, centered on U.S. trade and investment, innovation, and data...

Nov072013

American-Turkish Society Gala, New York, New York

Trade and InvestmentAmerican-Turkish SocietyTurkey

Since we are here at the New York Stock Exchange, I should begin by noting that it is no surprise to me that Turkey’s financial industry is growing.

Oct312013

U.S. Commerce Department and the President's Council of Economic Advisors Release Report on Economic Benefits of Foreign Direct Investment at SELECTUSA Investment Summit

DataTrade and InvestmentSelectUSAJobsEconomy

A new report from the U.S. Commerce Department and the President's Council of Economic Advisors spotlights the array of factors that have made the U.S. the destination...

Oct312013

U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker Opens Inaugural SELECTUSA Investment Summit Highlighting Foreign Direct Investment as a Key Driver of U.S. Economic Growth

DataTrade and InvestmentSelectUSAJobsForeign Direct Investment (FDI)

Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today launched the inaugural SelectUSA 2013 Investment Summit, telling the more than 1,200 attendees from nearly 60 countries, 47 states...

Oct312013

SelectUSA 2013 Investment Summit

Trade and InvestmentSelectUSAJobsEconomyForeign Direct Investment (FDI)

Let me be clear: This summit is all about you – it’s all about business. It’s all about connecting investors with communities.

Oct312013

President Obama to Address Inaugural SelectUSA 2013 Investment Summit Hosted by U.S. Department of Commerce

Trade and InvestmentSelectUSAJobsForeign Direct Investment (FDI)

President Obama will address the first-ever SelectUSA 2013 Investment Summit today, hosted by the U.S. Department of Commerce, which is being held October 31-November 1.

Oct302013

National Competitiveness Forum

InnovationTrade and InvestmentJobsEconomyManufacturing

It’s great to be here with leaders in business, higher education, labor, and more. Over the past 4 months, I’ve visited 13 states and four countries. My primary goal has...

Oct292013

Secretary Pritzker with her Mexican and Canadian counterparts, Minister Fast and Secretary Guajardo

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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Works to Encourage North American Economic Cooperation

Trade and InvestmentIldefonso GuajardoPenny Pritzker

Yesterday, at the North American Competitiveness and Innovation Conference (NACIC) in La Jolla, Calif., U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker met with her Mexican and...

Oct282013

Joint U.S.-Canada-Mexico Statement on Strengthening Trade and Economic Relationship

Trade and InvestmentNorth American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)EconomyCanadaMexicoNorth American Competitiveness and Innovation Conference (NACIC)

Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker, Canadian Minister of International Trade Ed Fast and Mexican Secretary of Economy Ildefonso Guajardo issued a joint statement on...

Oct282013

Commerce Secretary Highlights the Importance of the North American Trade Relationship in San Diego

Trade and InvestmentNorth American Competitiveness and Innovation Conference (NACIC)CanadaMexico

Commerce Secretary Pritzker today highlighted the importance of the economic relationship between the United States, Canada, and Mexico

Oct242013

Secretary Pritzker and her Chief of Staff, Bruce Andrews, Meet with Mayor Bloomberg in his City Hall Office

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Secretary Pritzker Meets with Business Leaders in New York City

InnovationTrade and InvestmentMayor Michael BloombergOpen for Business Agenda

Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker traveled to New York City for a series of events and meetings with business leaders from a variety of sectors. The trip also...

Oct242013

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

DataTrade and InvestmentExportsEconomyNational Export Initiative (NEI)

U.S. exports of goods and services dropped slightly to $189.2 billion, from $189.3 billion in July, with record levels in automotive vehicles, parts, and engines, and...

Oct082013

United States and Indonesia Announce Nearly $360 million of New Clean-Energy Contracts

Trade and InvestmentAsia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker and Republic of Indonesia Minister of Industry M.S. Hidayat announced today three new clean-energy agreements between U.S. and...

Oct232013

More Than 1,000 Participants from Around the World to Attend Next Week’s SelectUSA 2013 Investment Summit

Trade and InvestmentSelectUSAForeign Direct Investment (FDI)Economic Development

With just over a week to go, U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker announced today that more than 1,000 participants have registered to attend the SelectUSA 2013 Investment...

Oct072013

Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Leads High Level U.S.-Indonesia Commercial Dialogue Meeting

Trade and InvestmentU.S.-Indonesia Commercial Dialogue

Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker and Republic of Indonesia Finance Minister Chatib Basri on October 5 led a high-level meeting of American and Indonesian business leaders...

Oct092013

Remarks at Singapore University of Technology and Design

Trade and InvestmentAssociation of Southeast Asian NationsSelectUSA

The real reason I’m here is to discuss the U.S.-Singapore relationship and how we can, together, take the next steps toward a more integrated Asia-Pacific region.

Sep262013

Readout of the Meeting Between United States Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker and Canada’s Minister of International Trade

Trade and InvestmentCanada

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today met with the Honourable Ed Fast, Canadian Minister of International Trade in Washington.

Sep202013

Secretary Penny Pritzker speaking with the American Chamber of Commerce of Mexico

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Secretary Pritzker Co-Chairs U.S.-Mexico High Level Economic Dialogue And Outlines Future Engagement

Trade and InvestmentPenny PritzkerMexicoU.S.-Mexico High Level Economic Dialogue

Today, in Mexico City, Secretary Penny Pritzker co-chaired the U.S.-Mexico High Level Economic Dialogue (HLED) along with her colleagues from the U.S. Department of State,...

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