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Oct052015

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The Trans-Pacific Partnership: A Win for American Businesses and Workers

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With the negotiations for the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) completed, today is an important day for American businesses and workers. I would like to commend our negotiators, the Department of Commerce and International Trade Administration professionals who assisted in the negotiations, and all other involved parties for their tireless efforts to find consensus on this historic agreement.

Oct052015

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Delivers Remarks on Resolution of Civil Claims Against BP for Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill and Plan to Restore Gulf of Mexico

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Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker delivered remarks at the announcement of the resolution of federal and state claims against BP for the April 2010 Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill, and the restoration of natural resources in the Gulf of Mexico. During her remarks, Secretary Pritzker emphasized the Administration’s unwavering commitment to securing justice for the Gulf communities and...

Oct052015

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Maker Generation: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at a Career in Advanced Manufacturing

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Recent innovations in manufacturing have changed the way people like Thomas Hiromoto, a car enthusiast and mechanical engineer at Lockheed Martin, think about production. If there was a car part that he couldn’t easily build or buy, Hiromoto would 3-D print a new one.

Oct052015

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On Manufacturing Day, NIST and NSF Launch New Consortium to Support Advanced Manufacturing

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The U.S. Commerce Department's National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the National Science Foundation (NSF) announced that the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, will lead a consortium to identify new and emerging areas of advanced manufacturing that would benefit from shared public-private investment in research and development, education and training.

Oct022015

On Manufacturing Day, U.S. Commerce Department Unveils Report Showing Pay Premium Exists for Manufacturing

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As “America’s Data Agency,” the Commerce Department today released a new report drawing on evidence from 10 federal data sets to show that a pay premium exists for workers in manufacturing industries. The report by the Economics and Statistics Administration’s Office of the Chief Economist rebuts criticisms about the existence of a manufacturing pay premium, and based on the evidence, clearly...

Oct022015

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EDA’s Manufacturing Footprint

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“The rumors of the demise of the U.S. manufacturing industry are greatly exaggerated.” Elon Musk. Elon Musk was probably trying to be clever when he made that quip about American manufacturing. But, that play on Mark Twain’s famous quote only tells half the story. Not only are the rumors of U.S. manufacturing’s demise exaggerated, they are currently a complete fiction.

Oct022015

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BEA’s Factory Factoids in Honor of Manufacturing Day

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U.S. factories do their part to keep the U.S. economy humming. Did you know that manufacturing accounts for 12 percent of overall U.S. economic activity as measured by Gross Domestic Product? The Bureau of Economic Analysis produces a slew of economic statistics on how manufacturing and other U.S. industries are performing and impact the economy. Given that Oct.

Sep302015

U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Bruce Andrews Delivers Remarks at 34th Annual Conference on U.S.-Turkey Relations

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U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Bruce Andrews delivered remarks today at the 34th Annual Conference on U.S.-Turkey Relations hosted by the American Turkish Council. Speaking before a crowd of approximately 100 American and Turkish business leaders and government officials, he discussed bilateral commercial relations between the two countries and the Commerce Department’s leading role in helping...

Sep302015

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker to Visit Wilmington, Del. for Events to Celebrate National Manufacturing Day

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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker will visit Wilmington, Del. on Friday, October 2 to celebrate National Manufacturing Day. She will be hosted by U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.), Governor Jack Markell, and U.S. Congressman John Carney (D-Del.-At Large), and will tour two of Delaware’s most creative manufacturers.

Sep292015

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Expanding the Benefits of Broadband in New England

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The National Telecommunications and Information Administration’s BroadbandUSA team, together with Next Century Cities, a nonprofit initiative of over 100 mayors and community officials dedicated to ensuring the availability of next-generation broadband Internet for all Americans convened a productive broadband workshop yesterday in Portland, Maine to explore ways to close the digital divide and ex

Sep292015

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Secretary Pritzker Samples Tech Innovation, Big Apple-Style

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The digital economy is critical to America's continued competitiveness. It is a source of jobs; key to the formation of new businesses, and an enabler of new services and goods that consumers worldwide rely on. That was the message Secretary Pritzker heard Monday as she kicked off a trip to New York City by sampling some New York-style technology innovation.

Sep242015

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Manufacturing Day is a Nationwide Opportunity

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As someone who works to support manufacturing in the United States, I’m constantly amazed by the remarkable number of opportunities manufacturing offers to job-seekers, communities and the nation. I also find it remarkable how manufacturing seems to be such a well-kept secret; the general public has some pretty big misconceptions about what it means to work in manufacturing.

Sep242015

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USPTO Kicks Off “All in STEM” Initiative

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The importance of increasing the representation of women in STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) fields was the main topic of Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Michelle K. Lee’s presentation at the Million Women Mentors Summit at the National Press Club in Washington D.C.

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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Kicks-off CEO Roundtable Discussion with U.S. CEOs and Chinese Delegation

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Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker delivered opening remarks at the CEO roundtable discussion hosted by the Paulson Institute and the China International Trade Promotion Committee in Seattle. During the roundtable, U.S. and Chinese CEOs had the opportunity to share their experiences and challenges surrounding conducting business in China with President Xi Jinping and the Chinese...

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U.S.-India Strategic and Commercial Dialogue Strengthens Important Bilateral Relationship

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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker co-chaired the first-ever U.S.-India Strategic and Commerce Dialogue (S&CD) this week, a brand new mechanism intended to advance President Obama and Prime Minister Modi’s shared vision of a stronger, deeper economic partnership between our two countries.

Sep232015

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Commerce to Host Second Investing in Manufacturing Communities Partnership Summit

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American manufacturing is making a comeback, and for good reason. For every $1.00 invested in manufacturing, the sector generates $1.32 for the economy. Moreover, manufacturing jobs are highly skilled, well-paying career opportunities that provide a key path to the middle class, with workers earning 17 percent more than similar workers employed in other sectors.

Sep232015

In Seattle, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Welcomes Chinese President Xi to the United States

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Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker welcomed President Xi Jinping and the Chinese Government delegation during a gala dinner with government and U.S. business leaders, organized by the National Committee on U.S.-China Relations, the Washington State Welcoming Committee, and the U.S.-China Business Council. Secretary Pritzker will join a number of events with American business leaders...

Sep222015

Fact Sheet: U.S.-India Commercial, Trade and Economic Cooperation

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The United States and India share a strong and growing commercial and economic relationship, driven by entrepreneurs and businesses in both countries. In January, President Obama and Prime Minister Modi decided to elevate the bilateral commercial and economic partnership by establishing the first-ever U.S.-India Strategic and Commercial Dialogue (S&CD) which was held today in Washington, DC...

Sep222015

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Addresses First-Ever U.S.-India Strategic and Commercial Dialogue

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Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker addressed the Joint Plenary session of the first-ever U.S.-India Strategic and Commercial Dialogue (S&CD). She discussed the vital importance of building and maintaining a strong, thriving, and enduring commercial and economic partnership between our two countries, and highlighted President Obama and Prime Minister Modi’s stated goal of...

Sep222015

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Helping U.S. Businesses Become Successful in Energy Markets

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The growth of our clean energy manufacturing base depends not only on what we do in the United States, but also on how we capitalize on the opportunities for U.S. businesses to benefit from the massive growth of clean energy markets beyond our borders.

Sep212015

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Addresses U.S.-India Commercial and Economic Relationship at Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

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This event, part of the larger U.S.-India CEO Forum, gathered high-level government and business leaders from both countries, including Indian Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Nirmala Sitharaman, to discuss the outlook for the U.S.-India commercial relationship in advance of tomorrow’s inaugural U.S.-India Strategic and Commercial Dialogue.

Sep182015

U.S. Department of Commerce Announces First-Ever Strategic and Economic Dialogue with India

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Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced that the inaugural U.S.-India Strategic and Commercial Dialogue (S&CD) and surrounding events will be held in Washington, D.C., from September 21 through September 22. Secretary of State John Kerry and Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker will be joined by their respective Indian co-chairs, Minister of External Affairs Sushma Swaraj and...

Sep182015

Commerce and Treasury Announce Further Amendments to the Cuba Sanctions Regulations

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Today, the Department of Commerce and the Department of the Treasury are announcing additional revisions to the Cuban Assets Control Regulations (CACR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR), building off the changes put into place by Treasury and Commerce on January 16, 2015 and further delivering on the new direction toward U.S. relations with Cuba that President Obama laid out last...

Sep172015

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NOAA’s Path Forward to Understanding and Predicting Changes in the Arctic Environment

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In America’s path forward, the Department of Commerce is working to help communities and businesses prepare for and prosper in a changing environment. Through the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the Department is working to both advance the understanding and prediction of changes in the environment, and to strengthen the resiliency of communities and regions.

Sep162015

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Presents a Path Forward for American Manufacturing

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Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker presented her vision of a path forward for innovation in U.S. manufacturing at the American Energy and Manufacturing Competitiveness Summit, hosted by the U.S. Department of Energy and the Council on Competitiveness.

Sep152015

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Deputy Secretary Bruce Andrews Travels to China to Participate in the WEF Annual Meeting of the New Champions and Strengthen Economic Ties

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Last week, U.S. Commerce Deputy Secretary Bruce Andrews traveled to China to strengthen economic ties and deepen American engagement in the Asia-Pacific region, making stops in Dalian, Shenzhen, and Guangzhou. Deputy Secretary Andrews began his trip in Dalian to participate in the Annual Meeting of the New Champions, as part of the World Economic Forum.

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