Jeffrey Kessler, Under Secretary of Commerce for Industry and Security
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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 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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DOJ Charges Two Suspects with Shipping Sensitive AI Microchips to China
The agency alleges two Chinese nationals “knowingly and willfully” exported the technology without a license. The Department of Justice (DOJ) charged two Chinese nationals this week for illegally…
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BSEE to Lead Decommissioning in Chumash Marine Sanctuary
The shift in oversight intends to streamline offshore oil platform removal while protecting marine ecosystems The Department of the Interior assigned the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement…
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NEC Director Announces 130 Nations Engaging in Trade Negotiations
He says the administration has made “astonishing” progress. White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett reported that President Donald Trump’s trade team has made progress on the…
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Commerce Secretary Says Semiconductor Tariffs are Coming Soon
The tech exemptions from President Trump are temporary. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick explained President Trump’s decision to incorporate tariff exemptions for key electronic components on Sunday. He said…
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Howard Lutnick, Secretary of Commerce
Howard Lutnick, Secretary of Commerce
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House Advances AI Consumer Safety Bill
Legislation proposes AI pilot program to help federal agency detect hazardous products and track market trends. The House Energy and Commerce Committee approved the Consumer Safety Technology Act,…
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