Deputy Secretary Speeches

Dec212016

Today, at the White House, U.S. Deputy Secretary Bruce Andrews addressed the Manufacturing USA stakeholder event recognizing the success of the Manufacturing USA program.  The event included a new institute announcement from DOD, new institute highlights from the Departments of Commerce and Energy, and success stories from existing Manufacturing USA institutes.

Dec162016

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 RBC). The NAP RBC promotes and incentivizes responsible business conduct overseas by pushing for higher standards and a more level playing field globally, and strengthening public-private coordination to help U.S. companies...

Dec072016

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 promotes trade between North America and Georgia by helping companies focus and accelerate decision-making to forge bilateral business partnerships.

Dec072016

Today, U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Bruce Andrews delivered keynote remarks at an event hosted by the Urban Alliance on “Young People, Tech and the Future of Work.” The event brought together leaders in government, business, and academia to collaborate on creating opportunities for young people and the business community to train, prepare, and leverage the skills of the next-generation of...

Dec062016

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 both countries together to strategize about the future of the U.S.-Kazakhstan bilateral trade and investment relationship.

Oct312016

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 Pritzker, the IAC provides recommendations on foreign direct investment (FDI) opportunities and plays a significant role in partnering foreign companies with American markets.

Oct312016

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.C. Speaking to more than 1,000 public and private sector leaders from across the export control landscape, Secretary Pritzker highlighted the key role BIS plays in national security and emphasized the vital work the agency...

Oct202016

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 is a half-day event where government officials, academics, and industry leaders will discuss key issues in health and healthcare, such as women’s health, oncology, and non-communicable diseases. Chongqing is the second stop of...

Oct182016

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 Pritzker and Chinese Vice Premier Wang Yang. While the program, “Achieving a Successful Health and Healthcare Ecosystem” was successful in bringing together leaders from both countries, Deputy Secretary Andrews emphasized that...

Oct172016

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 development mission in Beijing. Deputy Secretary Andrews is leading the mission and is joined by Acting Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Mary Wakefield and representatives from 12 U.S...

Oct112016

Today, U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Bruce Andrews delivered keynote remarks at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) Asian Architecture Summit. The Summit brought together thought leaders, business executives, and policy makers to discuss trade in the Asia Pacific region, and the upcoming Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit to be held in Peru. During his...

Oct062016

Today, U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Bruce Andrews delivered remarks at the Internet of Things (IoT) Global Summit. The Summit brings together policy makers and leading IoT industry stakeholders to discuss the opportunities and benefits the IoT brings, along with pressing issues affecting the IoT ecosystem in the United States and globally.

Oct042016

Yesterday, U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Bruce Andrews delivered welcoming remarks at the Association for Mexican Entrepreneurs 20th Anniversary Leadership Summit. In his address, Deputy Secretary Andrews emphasized the importance of the U.S.-Mexican trade relationship, and the successes of the U.S.-Mexico High Level Economic Dialogue (HLED). HLED was established by President Obama and...

Sep302016

Today, U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Bruce Andrews delivered opening remarks at the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Digital Economy Board of Advisors (DEBA) meeting in Mountain View, California. Established by U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker earlier this year, the DEBA serves as a centralized forum for gathering consensus input from a wide range of stakeholders and experts to help...

Sep282016

Today, U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Bruce Andrews delivered remarks to the Danish Royal Visit and Business Delegation in Washington. Danish Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary are leading a two-day trade promotion visit, accompanied by Danish trade officials and representatives from 60 Danish companies.

Sep262016

Today, Deputy Secretary of Commerce Bruce Andrews addressed U.S., Canadian and Mexican officials gathered at the Cybersecurity Across North America Summit, hosted by the New America Foundation. He highlighted the revolutionary new technologies that are powering a digital economy across all three countries. Still, the Deputy Secretary warned that these technologies come with increased threats from...

Sep152016

Today, U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Bruce Andrews delivered a keynote address at the Internet Security Alliance’s (ISA) Cybersecurity Conference in Washington. The ISA is a multi-sector international trade association combining advocacy and programming on cyber risk management.

Sep132016

Today, Deputy Secretary of Commerce Bruce Andrews addressed the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Conference about the success of this national public-private partnership in catalyzing U.S. manufacturing and evolving to better support manufacturers. The Deputy Secretary referenced his own experience at Ford to speak about the recovery in American manufacturing since the financial crisis,...

Jul212016

Today, U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Bruce Andrews delivered remarks at the White House Economic Development Forum. This annual event, jointly hosted by the Department of Commerce’s SelectUSA, the National Economic Council, and the International Economic Development Council, brought together the country’s leading economic development professionals to provide commentary on the nation’s...

Jul202016

Today, U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Bruce Andrews provided opening remarks at the U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools awards ceremony. The 2016 awardees include 73 schools from 25 states and the District of Columbia that have demonstrated significant progress in improving their environmental impacts and costs, improving health and wellness for students and staff, and enhancing...

Jun292016

Today, Deputy Secretary of Commerce Bruce Andrews, on behalf of U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker, attended the President’s Advisory Council on Doing Business in Africa (PAC-DBIA) in Washington. The PAC-DBIA brought together business leaders and government officials to discuss strategies designed to strengthen commercial engagement between the United States and Africa. In the final...

Jun242016

Thank you for that kind introduction. I want to thank Peter Tichansky, Jeff Donald, and the entire BCIU team for hosting this wonderful reception. To our friends at Boeing, thank you for opening up your beautiful new complex to us. I also want to acknowledge AES Corporation, Black & Veatch, and Google for their support of this event.

Jun162016

Today, U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Bruce Andrews delivered remarks at the opening of Local Motors’ National Harbor facility. The new Local Motors’ National Harbor location exemplifies the strength of American industry through the facility’s focus on 3D-printing, co-creation and the unveiling of Local Motors’ Olli, an on-demand self-driving shuttle.

Jun142016

Today, U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Bruce Andrews delivered the keynote remarks at a luncheon hosted by the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) and the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO). This luncheon builds upon the United States and Japan’s shared commitments for security, democracy and mutual economic benefit with the recent signing of a Memorandum of Intent.

Jun082016

Today, U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Bruce Andrews delivered remarks at a conference hosted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and George Mason University’s Center for the Protection of Intellectual Property. The Department of Commerce is committed to promoting the commercialization of technologies through licensing and promoting licensing of U.S. technologies overseas,...

Jun072016

Today, U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Bruce Andrews delivered remarks at the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association’s (RVIA) unveiling of its “RVs Move America Economic Impact Study”. The Deputy Secretary’s remarks come one-week after President Obama visited Elkhart, Indiana, the “RV Capital of the World.”

Jun032016

Today, U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Bruce Andrews delivered opening remarks at the 4th U.S.-Pakistan Business Opportunities Conference at the Citigroup Conference Center in New York City. This conference builds upon the Joint Action Plan that President Obama and Prime Minister Sharif committed to that will increase bilateral trade and investment during the next five years, help modernize...

May252016

In recognition of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Bruce Andrews delivered welcoming remarks at the first-ever National Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Business Summit, hosted by the Department’s Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) and the White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (WHIAAPI). With attendees...

May172016

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oday, U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Bruce Andrews delivered remarks at the 2016 Footwear Distributors and Retailers Association (FDRA) Executive Summit. During his remarks, Deputy Secretary Andrews stressed the importance of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) and how the trade agreement would ensure our nation’s competitiveness in the 21st century global economy.

May062016

Today, U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Bruce Andrews delivered the keynote address at the 4th Meeting of the Commerce Data Advisory Council (CDAC) held at the Google Headquarters in New York. The 19- member council of leading technologists and data leaders was created to provide the Department with advice and recommendations to revolutionize Commerce data, enabling the public and private...

Apr042016

Today, U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Bruce Andrews delivered remarks at “On the Road to Hannover Messe,” an event hosted by the German Embassy in cooperation with Siemens AG to kick-off the 2016 Hannover Messe. For the first time in the fair’s modern history, the United States is the official partner country for the 2016 Hannover Messe taking place April 25 to 29 in Hannover, Germany...

Mar302016

Today, U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Bruce Andrews delivered keynote remarks at the Strata + Hadoop Conference, one of the largest gatherings of technology, data and web development professionals in the United States. During his remarks, Deputy Secretary Andrews discussed the Commerce Department’s role as “America’s Data Agency,” and urged all those using the Department’s data to share why...

Mar112016

U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Bruce Andrews delivered remarks at the Global Nuclear Energy Financing Workshop hosted by the U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration. The Workshop follows the White House Summit on Nuclear Energy and was a recommendation of the Commerce Department’s Civil Nuclear Trade Advisory Committee (CINTAC), a federal advisory committee that...

Mar102016

U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Bruce Andrews delivered keynote remarks at the 9th Annual Global Infrastructure Leadership Forum hosted by CG/LA, a strategic partner of the Department’s International Trade Administration. In his remarks, Deputy Secretary Andrews highlighted the Department’s efforts – including the Global Infrastructure Initiative and support for Smart Cities growth – to...

Mar022016

U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Bruce Andrews delivered keynote remarks to the American Business Group of Riyadh (ABGR), which serves as a platform for American businesses in Saudi Arabia. In his remarks, he highlighted the United States’ desire to help Saudi Arabia fulfill the goals of its Strategic Partnership for the 21st Century – the Saudi Government’s commitment to diversifying their...

Feb292016

Today in Beijing, U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Bruce Andrews helped launch the 2016 U.S.-China Tourism Year and delivered remarks at the opening ceremony. He highlighted the United States as a premiere travel destination and discussed how the Tourism Year is a tremendous opportunity for both countries to advance initiatives that create a higher quality visitor experience for travelers to and...

Jan282016

Today, U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Bruce Andrews delivered remarks at the Brazil-U.S. Business Council Strategic Planning Meeting, hosted by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Before a group of public and private sector leaders, Deputy Secretary Andrews discussed the importance of the commercial relationship between the U.S. and Brazil and highlighted ways the Department of Commerce is working...

Jan282016

Today, U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Bruce Andrews delivered the keynote remarks on the impact of the Trans-Pacific Partnership on manufacturing at an event hosted by the Washington International Trade Association (WITA). The event was part of WITA's ongoing speaker series which brings together public and private sector leaders to explore different aspects of the TPP...

Jan202016

Today, U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Bruce Andrews delivered remarks on the current state of the economy at the U.S. Conference of Mayors’ 84th Annual Winter Meeting. Addressing the Metro Economies Standing Committee, Deputy Secretary Andrews highlighted key areas of collaboration between the Department of Commerce and local governments across the country.

Dec092015

Today, U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Bruce Andrews delivered remarks at the Retail Industry Leaders Association’s (RILA) Government Affairs Committee Meeting. Before a group of public and private sector leaders, Deputy Secretary Andrews discussed the importance of the Trans-Pacific Partnership for retailers and how the trade agreement will benefit the retail industry. ...

Dec072015

Today, U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Bruce Andrews delivered remarks at the launch of the American Central European Business Association (ACEBA), a non-profit, one-stop platform for dialogue between American corporate executives and political leaders from Central European countries.

Nov172015

Today, U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Bruce Andrews underscored the importance of combating corruption in APEC economies during a keynote address at a forum hosted by the U.S.-APEC Business Council. Deputy Secretary Andrews is in Manila until Wednesday for the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) CEO Summit.

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