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United States — United States Department of Commerce

Tracked across 49 events · 686 articles · First seen Jan 14, 2025 · Last active May 28, 2026

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Domestic
Impact: The United States — United States Department of Commerce reported the dramatic upgrade of the second-quarter GDP growth estimate, providing key economic data.
Sep 25, 2025 · 6 articles
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Regulatory
Impact: The United States — United States Department of Commerce granted the annual export licenses to TSMC, Samsung Electronics, and SK Hynix, enabling their continued operations in China.
Jan 01, 2026 · 6 articles
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Domestic
Impact: The United States — United States Department of Commerce reported the downgraded estimate of the United States's Q4 GDP growth and provided the final estimate for the quarter.
Apr 09, 2026 · 7 articles
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Regulatory
Microsoft, Alphabet Inc., and Xai have agreed to provide the United States government with early access to their new artificial intelligence models for national security testing. This agreement, announced by the United States — United…
Impact: The United States — United States Department of Commerce's Center for AI Standards and Innovation (CAISI) announced the agreement, allowing it to evaluate AI models before deployment and conduct research on their capabilities and security risks.
May 05, 2026 · 6 articles
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International
The United States has approved approximately 10 Chinese firms, including Alibaba Group, Tencent, ByteDance, and JD.com, along with distributors Lenovo and Foxconn, to purchase Nvidia's H200 AI chips. However, no deliveries have been made so…
Impact: The United States — United States Department of Commerce oversees export controls and has approved approximately 10 Chinese firms to purchase Nvidia's H200 chips, while also setting security requirements for these sales.
May 14, 2026 · 21 articles
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Domestic
Impact: The United States — United States Department of Commerce was authorized by Donald Trump to implement the proposed 100% tariff on foreign-made films.
May 05, 2025 · 6 articles
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Domestic
Impact: The United States — United States Department of Commerce reported the revised and downgraded estimate of the United States's Q1 2025 GDP contraction.
Jun 26, 2025 · 9 articles
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International
Impact: The United States — United States Department of Commerce is responsible for issuing the export licenses to Nvidia and AMD for their chip sales to China, and its officials have commented on the rationale behind the agreement.
Aug 10, 2025 · 9 articles
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Domestic
Impact: The United States — United States Department of Commerce's monthly retail sales report, a key indicator of consumer health, is delayed due to the government shutdown, impacting business planning.
Oct 01, 2025 · 7 articles
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Regulatory
Impact: The United States — United States Department of Commerce previously banned United States exports to ZTE and is now reviewing whether ZTE violated a 2018 agreement.
Dec 11, 2025 · 7 articles
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International
Impact: The United States — United States Department of Commerce is responsible for issuing the export licenses and was not immediately available for comment.
Dec 30, 2025 · 6 articles
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Business
Pirelli announced it will begin manufacturing its Cyber Tyres in its Rome, Georgia plant in the United States. This expansion was made possible after Italy's government used its 'golden powers' to curb the influence of…
Impact: The United States — United States Department of Commerce is now more comfortable with Pirelli's capital expenditure and production of Cyber Tyres in the US, indicating a positive regulatory environment for Pirelli's expansion.
May 06, 2026 · 6 articles
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Domestic
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick appeared before the United States — United States House of Representatives' House Oversight Committee to address his past contacts with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Lutnick's testimony was met with vastly…
Impact: The United States — United States Department of Commerce is indirectly affected by the controversy surrounding its Secretary, Howard Lutnick, and the calls for his resignation.
May 06, 2026 · 21 articles
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Domestic
Impact: The United States — United States Department of Commerce reported the gross domestic product figures for the United States.
Jul 30, 2025 · 6 articles
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International
Impact: The United States — United States Department of Commerce is finalizing the details of the new policy, including vetting approved commercial customers and applying the approach to other chipmakers.
Dec 08, 2025 · 7 articles
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International
Impact: The United States — United States Department of Commerce is finalizing the implementation details of the new export policy, which will vet approved commercial customers in China.
Dec 08, 2025 · 6 articles
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International
Impact: The United States — United States Department of Commerce will conduct studies on Section 232 tariffs, which are part of the effort to rebuild the United States' tariff program.
Mar 04, 2026 · 6 articles
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International
Impact: The United States — United States Department of Commerce is already moving to impose punitive tariffs on Russian palladium after an anti-dumping investigation, indicating ongoing trade actions.
Apr 08, 2026 · 22 articles
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International
Impact: The United States — United States Department of Commerce proposed an increase in duties on Canadian lumber, contributing to the cumulative tariff burden.
Mar 27, 2025 · 6 articles
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Domestic
Impact: The United States — United States Department of Commerce is the agency where Howard Lutnick serves as Secretary, and his testimony could indirectly affect its public perception.
Mar 03, 2026 · 18 articles
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Domestic
Impact: The United States — United States Department of Commerce issued GDP and PCE reports, showing slower-than-expected economic growth and elevated consumer prices.
Apr 01, 2026 · 14 articles
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International
Oil prices are experiencing wild swings due to the ongoing Middle East crisis, specifically the stalled peace talks between the United States and Iran regarding the Strait of Hormuz. The blockade of the Strait of…
Impact: The United States — United States Department of Commerce estimated the US economy grew by an annual rate of 2.0% in the first three months of the year, with artificial intelligence investments being a key factor.
May 01, 2026 · 6 articles
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Domestic
The United States trade deficit widened to $60.3 billion in March, slightly less than expected, primarily due to increased imports driven by artificial intelligence hardware spending and vehicle imports. Concurrently, United States exports of crude…
Impact: The United States — United States Department of Commerce released data showing the widening of the United States trade deficit in March.
May 05, 2026 · 13 articles
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International
Shoppers in the United States pulled back on spending in April, with retail sales rising only 0.5%, a significant slowdown from March's 1.6% growth. This decline is primarily attributed to higher gas prices, fueled by…
Impact: The United States — United States Department of Commerce released data indicating a slowdown in retail sales in April.
May 14, 2026 · 10 articles
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Regulatory
Impact: The United States — United States Department of Commerce, through its Secretary Howard Lutnick, played a role in the finalization and announcement of the deal.
Aug 22, 2025 · 6 articles
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Domestic
Impact: The United States — United States Department of Commerce is responsible for conducting investigations required for Section 232 tariffs, giving the administration control over the outcome.
Nov 06, 2025 · 6 articles
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Regulatory
Impact: The United States — United States Department of Commerce is directed by the executive order to compile a list of problematic state AI regulations.
Dec 12, 2025 · 6 articles
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International
US President Donald Trump and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva held a significant meeting at the White House on May 7, 2026, aimed at easing previous tensions and strengthening bilateral relations. Despite their…
Impact: Officials from the United States — United States Department of Commerce met with Brazilian officials, raising alarms about potential new tariffs on Brazilian exports.
May 07, 2026 · 17 articles
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International
Dec 19, 2025 · 17 articles
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International
Dec 22, 2025 · 7 articles
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