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President’s Administration Proposes U.S. Census Overhaul
The new proposal would prohibit illegal immigrants and lawful non-permanent residents from being counted in the 2030 census. The U.S. Department of Commerce has proposed an overhaul for…
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Commerce Department and OSTP Host G20 Innovation Ministerial in North Carolina
Secretary Lutnick commends the consensus that was reached regarding emerging technologies. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick attended the G20 Innovation Ministerial in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, hosted by…
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Commerce Department Announces Additional $100 Billion for Semiconductor Manufacturing
Under the Taiwan trade deal, TSMC is now planning to invest a record $265 billion to increase its semiconductor manufacturing in the U.S. The U.S. Department of Commerce,…
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Interior and Commerce Departments Rescind Endangered Species Act “Harm” Definition
The administration seeks to ease the burden on private landowners while still upholding current laws. The Departments of the Interior (DOI) and Commerce (DOC) announced the rescission of…
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Commerce Department Initiates NOAA Review of California Coastal Program
Federal evaluation will examine California’s coastal management practices under long‑standing coastal law. The Department of Commerce announced that Secretary Howard Lutnick directed the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration…
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Administration Establishes USDA Office of Seafood
The office will help seafood producers, processors, and cultivators access agriculture programs and federal resources. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced the creation of a new…
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President Announces Pharmaceutical and Metals Tariffs After National Security Review
His plan sets tiered drug duties tied to domestic production and revises steel, aluminum, and copper import calculations. President Trump issued a proclamation last week imposing new tariffs…
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Commerce Secretary Announces Open Registration for 2026 Investment Summit
SelectUSA event to highlight international investment and economic partnerships as the U.S. marks its 250th anniversary. U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick announced that registration is open for…
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Commerce Department Announces $4.2 Billion Locomotive Deal
The U.S. Department of Commerce announced that it secured a large commercial deal between Wabtec Corporation and the government of Kazakhstan to provide 300 locomotives to that nation.…
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