Discussions included digital trade, climate, and maritime security. Secretary of State Antony Blinken traveled to Laos this week to attend the East Asia Summit and the U.S.-Association of…
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Secretary Raimondo Co-Chairs U.S.-India CEO Forum
International partnerships with Lockheed Martin, Pfizer, and others announced. The U.S.-India CEO Forum held its third in-person meeting this week, gathering top leadership from the private sector to…
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Justice Department Warrants Seizure of Russian-Operated Internet Domains
The FBI and Microsoft seized more than 100 web domains. The Department of Justice (DOJ) unsealed a warrant on Thursday authorizing the seizure of 41 internet domains, all…
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Treasury Official Says Diplomacy Mitigated China Reaction to Tariffs
Under Secretary Shambaugh says talks offered “nuanced understanding” of select tariff increases. Treasury Undersecretary Jay Shambaugh said that China has not reacted negatively to new U.S. tariffs on…
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Energy Department Approves Natural Gas Exports from Mexican Facility
The administration resumed granting export permissions after a court blocked a pause on approvals. The Department of Energy announced the approval of shipments of liquefied natural gas (LNG)…
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Commerce Department Hosts U.S. Inventors Convention
The event connects entrepreneurs with officials from the Patent and Trademark Office. The Department of Commerce’s Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) began its two-day Invention-Con 2024 on Friday…
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Commerce Department Reviews Progress of EU-U.S. Privacy Framework
Officials identify growth and record feedback after one year of implementation. The Department of Commerce took part in a joint review of the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (DPF)…
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FTC Takes Action Against Unfair Franchisor Practices to Protect Small Business Owners
New policies and guidance address illegal contract clauses and undisclosed fees to ensure transparency and fairness in the franchise industry. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has initiated actions…
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Commerce Department Adds Six Companies to Restricted Trading List
The agency determines the companies cannot be trusted to safeguard U.S. technologies. The U.S. Department of Commerce recently added six companies to the U.S. trade restriction list, four of…
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U.S. Commerce Secretary Holds Meeting with Korean Minister of Trade
The two leaders discussed the progress in semiconductor production and other collaborative efforts. U.S. Department of Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo and Korean Minister of Trade, Industry, and Energy…
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