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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U.S. Opposes UN Plan for Global Shipping Emissions Fees
Officials warn the proposed “Net-Zero Framework” could raise costs for American consumers and businesses. The U.S. government announced opposition this month to a United Nations (UN) plan that…
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President Trump Extends Trade Truce with China
The 90-day extension will allow for continued negotiations to avoid exorbitant import duties on both sides. President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. and China are extending the…
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President Trump Directs Commerce Department to Develop New Census
The process would not include illegal aliens in the population count. President Donald Trump announced his administration’s intention to update U.S. census data collection to exclude undocumented immigrants…
Read MoreCommerce Secretary Confirms August 1 “Hard Deadline” for EU Tariffs
He says 30 percent tariff increase on European products is unlikely to trigger inflation. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick recently confirmed that the August 1 deadline for new tariffs…
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President Trump Hosts Faith-Based Luncheon
Business leaders and CEOs who have invested in the White House Faith Office attended. President Donald Trump hosted a luncheon in the State Dining Room on Monday for…
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Commerce Secretary Announces Rare Earths Trade Deal
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick announced that the U.S. and China have formally signed a trade agreement resulting from recent talks in Geneva. The deal includes a commitment from…
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Federal Reserve Holds Interest Rates Steady
Chairman says panel needs to “wait to learn more” about economy direction. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell announced Wednesday that the central bank will continue to hold its…
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U.S. Announces Preliminary Trade Deal with China
Negotiators finalize terms but need approval from President Trump and President Xi. Negotiators from the United States and China announced Wednesday that they have finalized a framework for…
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