During her remarks, Secretary Pritzker outlined a path forward for America’s economic leadership, focused on key investments in people, innovation, and infrastructure.

Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker delivered remarks during an event commemorating the signing of a joint declaration of intent between the United States and Switzerland. This declaration will provide a framework for the two countries to cooperate in such areas as work-based training, curriculum development, credential recognition, pathways to career development, and the expansion...

Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker delivered remarks to the President’s Export Council (PEC) about the important role that PEC members play in advancing the President’s trade agenda. The PEC serves as the principal national advisory committee on international trade and meets regularly to discuss new recommendations for resolving trade-related challenges among the business,...

Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker delivered keynote remarks at the German Marshall Fund of the United States and witnessed the signing of a joint declaration of intent with Germany to promote cooperation in career and technical education and training. The agreement is between the U.S. Departments of Commerce, Labor, and Education and their three German counterparts.

Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker delivered remarks on why the United States is a premier travel destination at the U.S. Travel Association’s Annual IPW marketplace in Orlando, Florida. Speaking before an audience of more than 5,000 travel industry professionals, she highlighted the Obama Administration’s focus on continually improving the international visitor experience and...

Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker joined Tunisian President Beji Caid Essebsi, Tunisian government officials, and American business leaders for an open dialogue on how to strengthen Tunisia’s economy and on how the country can translate its remarkable political transition into sustainable economic progress.

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker announced today that she will travel to Colombia and Brazil next month, making her first trip to South America since joining the Commerce Department. As part of the Administration’s strong and sustained engagement throughout the hemisphere, she will meet with business executives and government leaders in both countries focusing on ways to deepen bilateral...

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’ bilateral investment ties, and the strategic importance of transforming our trade relationship through the Trans-Pacific Partnership. ...

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker participated in an armchair discussion titled the “Collaborative Innovation Workshop” at the China Executive Leadership Academy Pudong (CELAP) in Shanghai. Speaking before an audience of up-and-coming Chinese government officials, Secretary Pritzker highlighted how U.S.-China business collaboration, innovation and entrepreneurship can benefit both...

This is the first trade mission of our Administration to be designated as a “presidential mission,” which underscores President Obama’s deep commitment to a strong and constructive U.S.-China relationship.

Secretary Penny Pritzker visited the University of Central Florida in Orlando, Fla., where she toured the university’s Maker Space Labs and joined Sen. Bill Nelson to announce the first round awards of the Regional Innovation Strategies Program.

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today delivered the keynote address at the National Association of Development Organization’s 2015 Washington Policy Conference in Arlington, Va.

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today delivered opening remarks at the 2015 SelectUSA Summit, the Obama Administration’s premier event aimed at attracting foreign direct investment to the United States.

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker arrived in Islamabad, Pakistan today to launch the first-ever U.S.–Pakistan Economic Partnership Week. Her visit is critical to the United States’ overall efforts to boost bilateral trade and investment with Pakistan.

Chairman Shelby, Ranking Member Mikulski, and members of the Subcommittee, thank you for this opportunity to discuss with you President Obama’s Fiscal Year 2016 (FY16) Budget Request for the U.S. Department of Commerce.

Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker delivered remarks on the leadership of the Department of Commerce and the entire Obama Administration in promoting entrepreneurship across the United States at the 2015 State of Entrepreneurship Address, hosted by the Kauffman Foundation.

On the eve of the 25th Session of the U.S.-China Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade (JCCT), U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker delivered keynote remarks at the Shared Vision for Global Economic Partnership event hosted by the Chicago Council on Global Affairs.

Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker and U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman previewed the upcoming U.S.-China Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade (JCCT).

Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker and U.S. Secretary of Labor Tom Perez visited Montgomery College in Germantown, MD, the recipient of a $15 million Trade Adjustment Assistance Community College and Career Training (TAACCCT) grant

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today kicked off the first organizational meeting of the 2014-2016 National Advisory Committee on Innovation and Entrepreneurship (NACIE).

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker delivered remarks to approximately 300 women entrepreneurs to kick off Women’s Entrepreneurship Day in Marrakesh, Morocco. Secretary Pritzker discussed America’s leadership in empowering entrepreneurs at home and abroad,

This Discover Global Markets event is part of a series of gatherings that we have had across the country to help American businesses obtain the tools to succeed internationally

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today concluded her last stop of the Trade and Business Development Mission in Seoul, South Korea.