U.S. and Japanese Energy Departments Form Fusion Energy Partnership

Leverages current joint programs to conduct mutual research The Department of Energy (DOE) and the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) recently announced their…

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Commerce Secretary Holds Annual Meeting with Japan Counterpart

They review progress on economic cooperation in Washington, D.C. This week, Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo and Japanese Minister of Economy, Trade, and Industry (METI) Saito Ken held their…

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Commerce Department Reaches Preliminary Agreement with Intel

 CHIPS funding would support Intel manufacturing in four states. The Commerce Department announced that it has reached a preliminary agreement with Intel Corporation, offering the company $8.5 billion…

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Commerce Secretary Joins IPEF Meetings in Thailand

The process of refining three proposed agreements for Indo-Pacific partner countries continues. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo joined Thai leaders this week as they kicked off this year’s…

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Commerce Secretary Speaks on CHIPS and Science Act Anniversary

She and the president intend for the U.S. to produce 20 percent of the world’s leading-edge microchips by 2030. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo recently spoke at the…

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Commerce Secretary Proposes Cyber Regulations for Chinese Car Systems

Digital vehicle technology has the potential for data capture and espionage. The Department of Commerce announced the public comment period for opinions and information about digital car systems…

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White House Announces $5 Billion for Semiconductor Research

The administration establishes a center for research and a public-private development consortium. President Biden’s administration has announced a $5 billion investment into domestic semiconductor research and development (R&D),…

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Commerce Department Creates U.S. AI Safety Institute Consortium

Secretary Raimondo says the government has a role in setting AI standards and development. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced the formation of the U.S. AI Safety Institute…

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Gina Raimondo, Secretary of Commerce

Gina Raimondo, Secretary of Commerce

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Federal Legislators Request Extended Pause on Weapons Exports

Two senators and two representatives send a letter to the Commerce secretary. Senators Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts and Dick Durbin of Illinois were joined by Representatives Joaquin Castro…

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