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Apr062016

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Hannover Messe Exhibitor Spotlight: EverGlow

Trade and InvestmentHannover MesseForeign Direct Investment (FDI)
I strongly recommend that all U.S. manufacturers build a website and develop a presence on the internet so that potential international buyers can easily find them. As manufacturers gain experience with international sales and shipments, it would be beneficial for them to expand their marketing efforts to include international trade shows and discussions with the resources provided by the U.S.

Apr052016

U.S. Department of Commerce Seeks Comment on Potential Policy Issues Related to Internet of Things

InnovationThe Internet of Things (IoT)Digital Economy
The U.S. Department of Commerce announced today that as part of the Department’s Digital Economy Agenda, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) issued a Request for Comment (RFC) on questions posed by the growth of the Internet of Things (IOT). This Request is an important step in the Department’s continued effort to promote the Internet of Things, the broad...

Apr052016

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

Trade and InvestmentDataInternational Trade in Goods and ServicesExportsTrans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)Penny Pritzker
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker issued the following statement today on the release of the February 2016 U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services monthly data. U.S. exports of goods and services increased to $178.1 billion in February from $176.3 billion in January. In February, travel services registered a new record, with $15.3 billion of exports. In addition, growth in goods...

Apr042016

U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Bruce Andrews Delivers Remarks at 2016 Hannover Messe Kick-Off Event

Trade and InvestmentHannover MesseForeign Direct Investment (FDI)Digital Economy
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...

Apr042016

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Hannover Messe Exhibitor Spotlight: Air Squared

Trade and InvestmentHannover MesseForeign Direct Investment (FDI)
Since our founding in 1991, Air Squared has exported our products and services. Much of this can be attributed our unique technology. There are far less scroll technology manufacturers globally than there are competing pneumatic technology manufacturers. There are only a handful of these manufacturers that specialize in oil-free technology, and even less that specialize in custom design.

Apr012016

Statement from U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker on Addition of Eighth National Network of Manufacturing Innovation Institute

InnovationNational Network for Manufacturing Innovation (NNMI)Smart FabricsTextilesPenny Pritzker
Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker released the following statement on the addition of the eighth National Network for Manufacturing Innovation (NNMI) institute. The Revolutionary Fibers and Textiles Manufacturing Innovation Institute in Cambridge, Massachusetts will be spearheaded by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in partnership with the U.S. Department of Defense.

Mar302016

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Leading the Way on Data Innovation

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I had the honor to speak at the Strata + Hadoop World Conference in San Jose, CA today. This Big Data conference brings together thousands of the smartest people in the tech and data world to share best practices in data science in the private, non-profit and public sectors. As “America’s Data Agency,” the U.S.

Mar302016

U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Bruce Andrews Delivers Keynote Remarks at the Strata + Hadoop Conference

DataAmerica's Data AgencyCommerce Data Usability Project (CDUP)
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...

Mar302016

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Latest Census Data on Educational Attainment Shows Women Lead Men in College Completion

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Statistics from the American Community Survey show women now lead men in college completion (see Women Now at the Head of the Class, Lead Men in College Attainment). Colleges have been graduating more women than men for more than 20 years, but what is new is that the advantage is no longer limited to new graduates and young women.

Mar292016

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Announces Appointees to Inaugural Digital Economy Board of Advisors

InnovationDigital EconomyDigital Economy Board of Advisors
U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker announced today the appointment of 17 distinguished leaders with a wide range of expertise on digital policy and economic issues to serve on the U.S. Commerce Department’s Digital Economy Board of Advisors, which will provide recommendations on ways to advance economic growth and opportunity in the digital age.

Mar232016

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Delivers Remarks at Signing of U.S.-Argentine Memorandum of Intent as Part of President Obama's Trip to Argentina

Trade and InvestmentU.S.-Argentina Commercial Dialogue
Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker delivered remarks at the signing of the Memorandum of Intent (MOI) between the U.S. Department of Commerce and the Argentine Ministry of Production as part of President Obama’s trip to Argentina. President Obama traveled to Buenos Aires to meet with new Argentine President Mauricio Macri, and to increase cooperation between our two governments in a...

Mar232016

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Announces Kiersten Todt as Executive Director of Commission on Enhancing National Cybersecurity

InnovationCybersecurity National Action PlanCommission on Enhancing National CybersecurityCybersecurityKiersten Todt
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker announced today that she has selected Kiersten Todt to join the Department’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) team and serve as the Executive Director of the Commission on Enhancing National Cybersecurity. This Commission, created by Presidential Executive Order and supported by NIST and the Commerce Department along with its...

Mar222016

Hoja Informativa: Desarrollo económico después de los cambios en los reglamentos de exportación y viajes a Cuba del Presidente Obama

Trade and InvestmentU.S.-Cuba Regulatory Dialogue
El 17 de diciembre de 2014 el Presidente Obama anunció que Estados Unidos cambiaría su política con respecto a Cuba y avanzaría en dirección a una normalización de las relaciones entre los dos países. A partir de ese anuncio, departamentos y agencias han realizado una serie de cambios en los reglamentos para facilitar el aumento del desarrollo económico en Cuba que continuará empoderando a los...

Mar222016

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Help your employees start saving for the future with myRA

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Do you have part-time or seasonal employees who don’t have access to a retirement savings plan? Now, there’s an easy way to help them start saving. myRA is a new retirement savings option developed by the U.S. Department of the Treasury. It’s designed for workers who don’t have access to retirement savings plans at work, or who lack other options to save.

Mar212016

Fact Sheet: Economic development in the wake of President Obama’s regulatory changes on exports and travel to Cuba

Trade and InvestmentU.S.-Cuba Regulatory DialogueEconomic Development
On December 17, 2014, President Obama announced that the United States would change its policies toward Cuba and move toward normalizing relations between the two countries. Since that announcement, departments and agencies have made a series of regulatory changes to allow for increased economic development in Cuba that will continue to empower the Cuban people and advance our enduring objectives...

Mar212016

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First Look: Internet Use in 2015

DataBroadbandDigital NationDigital Economy
As the Obama Administration continues to focus on expanding broadband access and adoption, NTIA released new data today that shows that some of the demographic groups that have historically lagged behind in using the Internet—such as senior citizens, minorities, and Americans with lower levels of educational attainment—are making big strides.

Mar182016

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U.S. Census Bureau Releases Key Statistics in Honor of Women's History Month

DataCensus Bureau Facts for FeaturesWomen's History Month
The roots of National Women’s History Month go back to March 8, 1857, when women from New York City factories staged a protest over working conditions. International Women’s Day was first observed in 1909, but it wasn’t until 1981 that Congress established National Women’s History Week to be commemorated the second week of March. In 1987, Congress expanded the week to a month.

Mar172016

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U.S. Census Bureau Releases Key Statistics for St. Patrick's Day

DataCensus Bureau Facts for FeaturesSt. Patrick's Day
Congress proclaimed March as Irish-American Heritage Month in 1991, and the President issues a proclamation commemorating the occasion each year. Originally a religious holiday to honor St. Patrick, who introduced Christianity to Ireland in the fifth century, St. Patrick’s Day has evolved into a celebration of all things Irish.

Mar172016

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Honoring Women in Public Service and Government

About the U.S. Department of CommerceOperational ExcellenceScience, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM)
When I reflect on this year’s women’s history month theme, “Working to Form a More Perfect Union: Honoring Women in Public Service and Government,” I am inspired by the women here at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) who have made vital contributions to public service, intellectual property, invention, and innovation.

Mar162016

Statement from U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker on Nomination of Chief Judge Merrick Garland

About the U.S. Department of CommerceSupreme Court JusticeChief Judge Merrick Garland
Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker released the following statement on President Obama’s nomination of Chief Judge Merrick Garland to the Supreme Court of the United States. “Today, the President made an outstanding choice in nominating Chief Judge Merrick Garland to the Supreme Court. I have known Merrick for a long time, and he is a person of unquestionable talent, integrity, and...

Mar162016

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Spotlight on Commerce: Mary Boney Denison, Commissioner for Trademarks

About the U.S. Department of CommerceSpotlight on CommerceWomen's History Month
As Commissioner for Trademarks at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), I oversee all aspects of the Trademarks organization including policy, operations, and budget related to trademark examination, registration, and maintenance. I am not a “lifer” as most USPTO employees are. I practiced law for 30 years before joining the Trademark Office in 2011.

Mar162016

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BEA Data Provide a Look into America’s Shopping Carts

DataGross Domestic Product (GDP)Consumer SpendingOpen for Business Agenda
America’s consumers spent more than $12 trillion last year on all kinds of stuff, including new cars, furniture, clothes, groceries, beauty products, electronics, visits to doctors and dentists, and tickets to sporting events and movies. The Bureau of Economic Analysis produces a slew of data on what people buy and how much they spend. It’s a critical piece of economic information.

Mar152016

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Updated FTA Tariff Tool Helps U.S. Exporters Calculate Tariff Benefits and Make Business Decisions under TPP

Trade and InvestmentFTA Tariff ToolTrans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)
With the launch of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) Tariff Tool in 2011, the International Trade Administration (ITA) created a free, online mechanism to enable U.S. businesses to quickly and easily calculate the tariff benefits on their exports to U.S. free trade agreement partner countries.

Mar152016

Commerce Department's Tariff Tool to Include Trans-Pacific Partnership Countries

Trade and InvestmentFTA Tariff ToolTrans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today announced that the Department’s International Trade Administration has updated its Free Trade Agreement Tariff Tool (FTA Tariff Tool) to include the latest information on tariffs on U.S. products exported to Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) partner markets. When enforced, the TPP will eliminate more than 18,000 foreign import taxes that various...

Mar152016

Commerce and Treasury Announce Significant Amendments to the Cuba Sanctions Regulations Ahead of President Obama's Historic Trip to Cuba

Trade and InvestmentCubaCuban Assets Control Regulations (CACR)Export Administration Regulations (EAR)
Today, the Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and the Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) announced significant amendments to the Cuban Assets Control Regulations (CACR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These changes, coupled with the arrangement recently announced by the Departments of State and Transportation allowing...

Mar142016

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker to Attend the 2016 Global Entrepreneurship Summit

InnovationPresidential Ambassadors for Global Entrepreneurship (PAGE)EntrepreneurshipGlobal Entrepreneurship Summit (GES)
Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker announced she will attend the seventh annual 2016 Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES), hosted by President Barack Obama in Silicon Valley. As the Administration's point person on entrepreneurship, Secretary Pritzker will be accompanied by 10 of the Presidential Ambassadors for Global Entrepreneurship (PAGE). ...

Mar142016

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Spotlight on Commerce: Felicia Pullam, Director of Outreach, SelectUSA

About the U.S. Department of CommerceSpotlight on CommerceWomen's History Month
I was on vacation a couple of weeks ago, and the last thing I was thinking about was Women’s History Month. I happened to bring along The Economist—mostly because it was easy to carry—and when I flipped to the lighter sections at the back I stumbled upon a review of The Civil Wars of Julia Ward Howe, by Elaine Showalter.

Mar112016

Fact Sheet: Expanding the Commercial Service for a 21st Century Digital Economy

Trade and InvestmentDigital AttacheDigital Economy
The U.S. Department of Commerce has made it a priority to ensure that all U.S. companies have access to the digital economy and can reach global markets. To further this goal Commerce, through the Commercial Service arm of the International Trade Administration, is piloting an expert network of “digital attaches” in its offices in U.S. embassies in key markets to help U.S. firms increase...

Mar112016

Commerce Launches Digital Attaché Program to Address Trade Barriers

InnovationTrade and InvestmentDigital EconomyU.S. Foreign Commercial ServiceEU-U.S. Privacy ShieldPenny Pritzker
Our country and the entire world are living through one of the most remarkable economic and societal transformations in history and it is being driven by technology. In this changing world, economic growth and competitiveness are increasingly tied to the digital economy. This technology revolution has been dramatic.

Mar112016

First EU-U.S. Innovation and Investment in the Digital Economy Dialogue

DataTrade and InvestmentEU-U.S. Privacy ShieldDigital Economy
Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker hosted the first Innovation and Investment in the Digital Economy Dialogue with Vice President of the European Commission, Andrus Ansip, at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). The high level exchange included a bilateral meeting between the two leaders, and a roundtable discussion with invited senior industry representatives from both...

Mar112016

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker to Join President Barack Obama in Cuba and Argentina

Trade and InvestmentCubaU.S.-Cuba Regulatory Dialogue
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker will join President Barack Obama on his historic trip to Cuba and Argentina later this month. President’s Export Council Chair Ursula Burns, Chairman and CEO of Xerox, and Vice Chair Arne Sorenson, President and CEO of Marriott International will also travel to Cuba in order to gather facts on the ground about the economic and commercial opportunities and...

Mar112016

U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Bruce Andrews Highlights Importance of Promoting U.S. Nuclear Exports

Trade and InvestmentNuclear Energy
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...

Mar112016

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Making a Difference to the World's Digital Economy: The Transatlantic Partnership

DataTrade and InvestmentEU-U.S. Privacy ShieldDigital Economy
Europe and the United States have a long history of deep political and economic ties. Our economic relationship is the largest in the world, with goods and services trade between us totaling about $2.7 billion a day. It should come as no surprise that these linkages extend to the digital realm as well. In fact, $260 billion in digital services trade moves between the U.S. and the EU annually.

Mar102016

U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Bruce Andrews Delivers Remarks at 9th Global Infrastructure Leadership Forum

InnovationTrade and InvestmentSmart CitiesInfrastructureBruce H. Andrews
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...

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