"Beijing seeks to embed itself in the digital underpinnings of American life, like connected hardware in homes," @ritchietorres.bsky.social and Don Graves write.

Opinion | The keys to your life savings might be compromised

China is deploying market access to steal intellectual property, monitor Americans and conduct economic espionage.

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Chinese-linked fintech apps beholden to the CCP are licensed U.S. broker-dealers and collecting Americans' SSNs, trade data, and financial profiles. My new op-ed with @dongravesjr.bsky.social on this urgent national security crisis. www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...

Opinion | The keys to your life savings might be compromised

China is deploying market access to steal intellectual property, monitor Americans and conduct economic espionage.

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Competition over technologies now unfolds within a single, contested economic and technological battlefield. The US needs to expand the "small yard, high fence" to its financial services. I was pleased to co-author this op-ed with @repritchie.bsky.social www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...

Opinion | The keys to your life savings might be compromised

China is deploying market access to steal intellectual property, monitor Americans and conduct economic espionage.

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When it comes to real predictive accuracy, best to stick with the professionals at NOAA. Have a safe, sunny and ICE-free Groundhog Day! www.noaa.gov/heritage/sto...

Grading the groundhogs

In honor of Groundhog Day and in the spirit of fun, we pitted groundhogs from all over the United States against each other — and data from NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information — to s...

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For democracies to be sustained, good economic policy is not enough. Trust is rebuilt through delivery that people can see and feel. That means rapid execution, clear communication, strong cross-sector coalitions, and local actors leading the work on the ground. www.linkedin.com/posts/highla...

How do we rebuild trust in government to achieve equitable economic growth?    Panelists @josephestiglitz.bsky.social, @dongravesjr.bsky.social, Sheri Berman of @columbiauniversity.bsky.social, and @matt-tuerk.bsky.social discuss alongside NYT reporter and moderator @lydiadepillis.bsky.social.

The US’ security challenges are becoming only more complex, and policymakers are still figuring out how best to address them using the economic tools at their disposal. Yet one guiding principle is clear: a democratic government does not exist to enrich itself. www.foreignaffairs.com/united-state...

National Security for Sale

How profit seeking distorts American policymaking.

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It’s been wonderful getting back to Georgetown for the semester, spending time with incredibly smart and curious students. I’ve certainly learned as much from the give and take and deep discussions as the students have from me. www.georgetown.edu/news/alumni-...

Alumni Pass on Hard-Won Political, Journalism Wisdom to Hoyas

Two Hoyas are GU Politics Fellows, insiders from politics, journalism and public service who share the inside scoop on how DC operates.

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I was pleased to join Diane Macedo on ABC News Live this morning to talk about Trump tariffs and the economy. #TariffsAreTaxes abcnews.go.com/US/video/tar...

Video Tariffs will bring ‘significantly higher prices’ to US: Former commerce official

Don Graves, who served as deputy secretary of commerce in the Biden administration, warns against using tariffs to stimulate the economy.

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LIVE NOW: @csisest.bsky.social President @navingirishankar.bsky.social and Sen. Todd Young discuss a ‘tech power playbook’ for the United States including investments in chipmaking and biotech, tech diplomacy abroad, and the importance of investing in research. Listen:

A Tech Power Playbook for the United States featuring Sen. Todd Young – Betting on America | CSIS Events

Senator Todd Young (R-IN) joins Navin Girishankar to discuss a ‘tech power playbook’ for the United States including investments in chipmaking and biotech, tech diplomacy abroad, and more.

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I stand with Ukraine! @oksanamarkarova.bsky.social #theusstandswithukraine

I traveled to communities across America & witnessed how @CommerceGov helps Americans not just get by but lead lives of dignity.  Commerce has made us safer, more successful, and better prepared to handle the challenges and opportunities ahead. www.commerce.gov/news/press-r...

Four Years of Transformation at the Department of Commerce

During her tenure as Commerce Secretary, Gina Raimondo oversaw more than $90 billion invested in targeted programs to safeguard U.S. national security, spur innovation, stimulate job creation in good-...

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Thank you to every team member at @CommerceGov. They have worked tirelessly over the past four years to ensure that the American Dream is within reach for every American community. www.commerce.gov/news/press-r...

Four Years of Transformation at the Department of Commerce

During her tenure as Commerce Secretary, Gina Raimondo oversaw more than $90 billion invested in targeted programs to safeguard U.S. national security, spur innovation, stimulate job creation in good-...

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As the first Economic Growth Coordinator for Puerto Rico, I've seen how the Biden-Harris Administration's efforts have put the archipelago on a path toward economic prosperity. Here's a summary of the actions we've taken towards lasting economic security: www.commerce.gov/news/blog/20...

Biden-Harris Administration puts Puerto Rico on the path to Economic Recovery after the historic Economic Dialogue between PR and the U.S. Federal Government

The Biden-Harris Administration adopted a comprehensive and collaborative approach to support Puerto Rico's economic recovery, emphasizing a whole-of-government strategy to address the island's unique...

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Once a frontier exclusive to explorers, space is now an indispensable part of our economy. I take pride in the extraordinary work the Commerce Department has done to advance American space commerce. Read my op-ed in full @SpaceNews_Inc: spacenews.com/space-to-gro...

Space to grow: American leadership in space commerce

Growing up, I felt like I could access the universe by just crossing the street. Steps from my childhood home in Cleveland, Ohio stood the Warner and Swasey Observatory, an astronomical hub and res…

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Under the Biden-Harris Administration, @CommerceGov has taken concrete actions to promote the growth and competitiveness of the U.S. commercial space sector. Learn more about the department’s space commerce accomplishments www.commerce.gov/news/blog/20...

Prioritizing Space Commerce Within the Commerce Department

Today, the Department of Commerce Office of Space Commerce published a report on the department’s space commerce accomplishments under the Biden-Harris Administration. A message from Don Graves, Deput...

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Quantum is the enabler to solve the 21st century's crucial issues. From Bell Labs to Silicon Valley, U.S. innovation thrives on government investments in infrastructure and equity-focused ecosystems. www.newsweek.com/americas-nex...

America's Next Chapter

America's Next Chapter

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Bringing economic equity and opportunity to America’s tribal communities is not only the right thing to do, it makes good economic sense. www.commerce.gov/news/blog/20...

Grateful for the opportunity to join my fellow Commissioners of the Helsinki Commission to lift up the work we are all doing to support our Ukrainian friends as they continue to fight Putin’s full-scale invasion. We must stay the course against authoritarian regimes like Russia’s. 🇺🇸 🇺🇦

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🇺🇦🇺🇸 Last week, 1000 days after Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, members of the the US Helsinki Commission and bipartisan members of Congress came together to demonstrate their solidarity with Ukrainians and commitment to Ukrainian victory. 🧵1/4

🇺🇦🇺🇸 Last week, 1000 days after Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, members of the the US Helsinki Commission and bipartisan members of Congress came together to demonstrate their solidarity with Ukrainians and commitment to Ukrainian victory. 🧵1/4

I was pleased to join Fed Vice Chair Michael Barr and Prof. Chris Brummer for a discussion of the potential of AI for a more inclusive economy, opportunities for innovation, as well as safety, security and privacy concerns without sound policy and guardrails aisymposium.finreglab.org?utm_source=F...

Big week for the CHIPS program as we continue to build in America’s future, creating well-paying jobs across the country. Global Foundries is one of only four companies making these current and mature chips outside of China and the only one with its HQ in the US. www.news10.com/news/1-5-bil...

$1.5 Billion awarded to GlobalFoundries Expansion

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)— GlobalFoundries, a semiconductor company, will be receiving $1.5 billion dollars from the federal Government to expand its current facility and build a brand-new chip m…

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I am proud of the progress the Department of Commerce has made in implementing and delivering on the promises of POTUS and VPOTUS through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment Law, including placing equity at the center of our work to ensure all Americans benefit from these investments.