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Commerce Will Apply U.S. Anti-subsidy Law to Imports from China
Washington (March 30)—Secretary Gutierrez announced today in a press conference the Commerce Department will apply U.S. anti-subsidy law to imports from China. This is the first time countervailing duties will be imposed on imports from a non-market economy, altering a 23-year old bipartisan policy of not applying the countervailing duty (CVD) law to non-market economy countries. (Release) (Fact Sheet)
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Gutierrez Hails Solid GDP Growth for 2006
Washington (March 29)—Commerce Secretary Carlos M. Gutierrez today released the following statement on the final fourth quarter real gross domestic product (GDP) report, which showed that the American economy grew at 2.5 percent in the fourth quarter of 2006: “Today’s GDP report rounded out 2006 as a very solid year with growth above the 15-year average. (More)
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Commerce Department Issues New Public Communication Policy
Washington (March 29)—The U.S. Department of Commerce today issued a new public communication policy designed to promote broad public understanding of the work of the Department and its employees. The policy was developed with significant input from employees, and reaffirms the Department’s principles of openness and transparency, provides a “carve-out” for scientific research communications and puts in place an appeals process to handle concerns or issues raised with the policy’s implementation. The policy will take effect in 45 days, so that the training process can proceed. (Policy) (FAQs)
Under Secretary Lavin Views Clean Energy Technology in Beijing
Beijing (March 28)—Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade Frank Lavin is traveling in China this week, meeting with government and business leaders on bilateral issues of trade and commerce between our two countries. He is pictured at left examining a clean energy bus, jointly developed by Eaton, an American engine company, and its Chinese partner, Beiqi Foton.
Secretary Gutierrez Says Trade and Immigration are Vital for U.S. Economy
Washington (March 28)—Commerce Secretary Carlos M. Gutierrez today addressed the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce at their annual D.C. conference, telling the audience that keeping a strong pro-business environment, tearing down barriers to trade and addressing immigration reform were the keys to keeping America’s economy strong and growing. (Speech)
Under Secretary Dudas in China to Discuss Intellectual Property Protection
Beijing (March 27)—Commerce Under Secretary for Intellectual Property and Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Jon Dudas is in Beijing this week meeting with heads of China’s patent, trademark and copyright offices to discuss IP protection and enforcement challenges. He is pictured at a press conference following his address to the U.S. Chamber Intellectual Property Summit.
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Assistant Secretary Kneuer Discusses Steps to Continue Wireless Industry’s Growth
Orlando, Fla. (March 27)—John Kneuer, Assistant Secretary for Communications and Information, spoke at the CTIA Wireless Convention on the Administration’s steps to facilitate continued growth in the wireless industry. Working with the FCC, the Administration has made additional spectrum available for broadband services, which will enable wireless hotspots to cover entire cities and hard-to-serve rural communities.
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Commerce Under Secretary Discusses U.S.-China Commercial Ties
Los Angeles (March 26)—Frank Lavin, Commerce Under Secretary for International Trade, encouraged China to further open its market and increase protection for American innovation in remarks during the Asia Pacific Business Outlook conference at the University of Southern California’s Marshall School of Business.
Secretary Gutierrez and Russian Ambassador Ushakov Discuss U.S.-Russia Economic Relations
Washington (March 26)—Commerce Secretary Carlos M. Gutierrez and Russian Ambassador Yuri Ushakov met today in Washington, D.C. to discuss greater access for U.S. businesses to Russia's growing economy and expanding U.S. and Russia economic ties. U.S. exports to Russia have grown an average of more than 20 percent annually for the past three years, and topped $4.7 billion in 2006.
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Under Secretary Lavin Outlines Priorities for Increasing Economic Activity in Iraq
Washington (March 23)—Under Secretary for International Trade Frank Lavin addressed the United States Institute of Peace (USIP) on U.S. government strategy to stimulate economic activity in Iraq. He discussed the Iraqi Business Gateways Initiative and the U.S.- Iraq Business Dialogue he launched in Erbil last month. Merriam Mashatt, Director, Center of Innovation, Economics & Conflict at the Institute, moderated the discussion. (More)