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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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…
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