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Jan152015

Hoja Informativa: Anuncio del Departmento de Comercio y el Departmento del Tesoro de Estados Unidos Sobre Modificiones a las Normas Sobre Sanciones con Respecto a Cuba

Trade and InvestmentForeign Direct Investment (FDI)Cuba
El 17 de diciembre, 2014 el Presidente anunció un conjunto de cambios diplomáticos y económicos para trazar un nuevo curso en las relaciones entre Estados Unidos y Cuba, a fin de interaccionar más y empoderar al pueblo cubano. El Departamento del Tesoro y el Departamento de Comercio de Estados Unidos anuncian hoy la próxima publicación de modificaciones a las Normas de Control de Activos Cubanos...

Jan152015

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Broadband: The Electricity of the 21st Century

InnovationBroadband Technology Opportunities Program (BTOP)BroadbandBroadband Technology Opportunities Program (BTOP)Tom VilsackPenny Pritzker
In order to help revitalize a struggling American economy in the post-Depression 1930s, the Rural Electrification Act called for a push to electrify rural areas. Connecting otherwise hard-to-reach communities through electricity and telephone services gave them the ability to more easily compete on both the national and global economic stage.

Jan152015

Declaraciones de la Secretria de Comercio de Estados Unidos Pritzker Sobre Las Nuevas Normas del Departmento de Comercio Que Cambian la Politica de Estados Unindos con Respecto a Exportaciones a Cuba

Trade and InvestmentForeign Direct Investment (FDI)CubaPenny Pritzker
La secretaria de Comercio de Estados Unidos Penny Pritzker hoy dio a conocer declaraciones sobre nuevas normas publicadas por la Oficina de Industria y Seguridad (Bureau of Industry and Security o BIS) del Departamento de Comercio de Estados Unidos, que cambian la política de Estados Unidos con respecto a exportaciones a Cuba.

Jan152015

Fact Sheet: U.S. Department Of Commerce and U.S Department Of The Treasury Announcement Of Regulatory Amendments To The Cuba Sanctions

Trade and InvestmentCubaForeign Direct Investment (FDI)
On December 17, 2014 the President announced a set of diplomatic and economic changes to chart a new course in U.S. relations with Cuba and to further engage and empower the Cuban people. The U.S. Department of the Treasury and the U.S. Department of Commerce today are announcing the forthcoming publication of the revised Cuban Assets Control Regulations (CACR) and Export Administration...

Jan142015

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NTIA Announces BroadbandUSA Effort to Assist Communities with Broadband Plans

InnovationBroadband Technology Opportunities Program (BTOP)BroadbandBroadband Technology Opportunities Program (BTOP)
Over the past five years, we at NTIA have seen first-hand through our broadband grant program the power of broadband to transform lives and impact communities. Broadband has become a cornerstone of economic growth, providing Americans the tools they need to participate in the rapidly growing digital economy.

Jan142015

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Commerce and White House Ramp-Up Efforts to Open More Markets to American Goods and Services

Trade and InvestmentTrans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (T-TIP)Penny Pritzker
Exports are a vital part of the Obama Administration’s economic growth agenda, therefore, the Commerce Department and the White House hosted a fly-in that brought business leaders from around the country to Washington for a panel discussion on ways to send more products stamped “Made in America” around the world.

Jan142015

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2015: The Year to Launch and Scale in the United States

Trade and InvestmentForeign Direct Investment (FDI)Penny Pritzker
The United Kingdom and Ireland are both home to flourishing tech startups looking for the right opportunities to grow globally. The United States is the logical target for their expansion, especially given its 320 million consumers, free trade agreements with 20 other markets, and massive market for technology purchases.

Jan132015

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Swiss Executives Announce $3 Billion Investment in the United States During Meeting with Secretary Pritzker

Trade and InvestmentForeign Direct Investment (FDI)SelectUSA Investment SummitThomas PerezPenny Pritzker
Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker, Secretary of Labor Tom Perez, NEC Director Jeff Zients and Senior Advisor to the President Valerie Jarrett, hosted a delegation of Swiss business leaders, who are making significant U.S. foreign direct investment (FDI) in the United States.

Jan132015

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

Trade and InvestmentPenny PritzkerThomas Perez
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker, U.S. Secretary of Labor Thomas Perez, Senior Advisor to the President Valerie Jarrett and Director of the National Economic Council Jeffrey Zients today hosted a delegation of Swiss business leaders in Washington, D.C.

Jan092015

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Commerce Deputy Secretary Andrews’ Visit to Consumer Electronics Show Underscores Importance of Innovation and Entrepreneurship to American Economy

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Yesterday, U.S. Deputy Commerce Secretary Bruce Andrews concluded a two-day visit to Las Vegas, where he toured the floor of the 2015 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) and addressed Las Vegas business leaders at the Chamber of Commerce on the importance of innovation and entrepreneurship to the American economy.

Jan092015

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Promoting Spectrum Sharing In the Wireless Broadband Era

InnovationCommerce Spectrum Management Advisory Committee (CSMAC)
In the summer of 2010 -- just three years after the introduction of the iPhone -- President Obama called on the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) to collaborate with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to free up critical radio spectrum to fuel the breakneck growth of the wireless broadband market.

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 Swiss business leaders at the White House on January 13th.

Jan082015

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Commerce’s NIST Announces STEM Education Opportunities for Teachers and Undergraduates

InnovationNIST Summer Institute for Middle School Science TeachersResearch Experience for TeachersSURFScience, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM)
The Commerce Department’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) recently announced they are accepting applications for two grant programs for middle school science teachers and for its annual NIST Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) program.

Jan062015

Opinion Editorial -- CNBC -- US-Mexico Economic Talks are Key to Cross-Border Prosperity

Trade and InvestmentNorth American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)U.S.-Mexico High Level Economic DialogueHigh-Level Economic Dialogue (HLED)
On both sides of the 2,000 mile border we share with Mexico, our people and our businesses are working together to create jobs, economic opportunity, and prosperity. The interests we share with our neighbor to the south, our third largest trading partner in the world, are not just about border security and immigration.

Dec192014

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25th U.S.-China Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade Concludes with Key Outcomes

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 hosted a Chinese delegation led by Vice Premier Wang Yang for the 25th session of the U.S.-China Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade (JCCT)

Dec182014

U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker, U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman Conclude 25TH Session of the U.S.-China 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)
Today marked the conclusion of the 25th session of the U.S.-China Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade (JCCT). U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker and United States Trade Representative Michael Froman,

Dec182014

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JCCT Day One Emphasizes A Shared Vision of Global Economic Partnership

Trade and InvestmentU.S.-China Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade (JCCT)U.S.-China Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade (JCCT)Vice Premier Wang YangMichael Froman
Secretary Pritzker and U.S. Trade Representative Froman, along with a high-level Government of China delegation led by Vice Premier Wang Yang, kicked off a day of side events with American and Chinese private sector leaders around the Joint Commission on Trade and Commerce (JCCT).

Dec172014

Remarks from U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker on the Importance of Stronger U.S.-China Economic Ties

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

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