Department of Commerce.
former department of the Government of Western Australia
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Active this week
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The Department of Commerce issued an export control directive for Anthropic following concerns raised to the White House.Well supported5 reports1 development inside
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OpenAI and Anthropic called for AI standards and oversight as the Trump administration imposed export controls and the Department of Commerce requested comment.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Development Fund is part of North Dakota's Department of Commerce.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Government aims to strengthen India's global leadership in AYUSH through collaboration between the Ministry of AYUSH and the Department of Commerce.Some support3 reports2 developments inside
Earlier this month
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Executive orders issued regarding quantum capabilities and PQC migration involving NSA, OMB, and Commerce Department.Well supported4 reports1 development inside
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Commerce data contrasts MarketWatch forecast as geopolitical instability drives consumer spending, benefiting Amazon.Some support1 report
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The Department of Commerce and DPIIT reviewed an administrative framework on July 10, 2026.Well supported5 reports
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Huawei stole operating system source code from Cisco while facing new trade restrictions from the US Department of Commerce.Some support4 reports
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Council on Bainbridge Island adopted regulations in response to a state request, involving the Department of Commerce.Some support1 report
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CIS findings relate to census demographics, prompting a proposed federal rule from the Trump administration regarding congressional seats.Some support1 report
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Department of Commerce awarded clean energy funds to the Quinault Indian Nation in Washington State.Some support2 reports
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North Carolina faces a Senate race between Cooper and Whatley, while the Commerce Department is scrutinized following auditor findings and new appointments.Well supported4 reports2 developments inside
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The Department of Commerce and the Department of Energy are jointly managing federal grant processes.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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The Department of Commerce awarded a grant to a depot located in Chehalis.Some support1 report
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The Ministry of Civil Aviation and the Department of Commerce began collaborating on aviation sector development in India on January 1, 2026, through committee meetings.Some support1 report
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Kelly was appointed secretary of the Department of Commerce after working at the Florida Department of Education.Some support2 reports
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Department of Commerce officials discussed investment and growth challenges in India, with SEBI noted as the market regulator.Some support5 reports
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Josh Stein announced federal awards monitored by the Department of Commerce, targeting housing needs in counties like Ashe and Hendersonville.Some support1 report
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DHS, led by Secretary Mullin, is modernizing the US immigration system in collaboration with the Department of Commerce.Well supported4 reports2 developments inside
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The International Trade Commission is involved in trade remedy proceedings after filing petitions seeking antidumping duties concerning glyphosate and companies like Monsanto.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Department of Commerce funds projects in Thurston County.Some support2 reports
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The Department of Commerce is working with state leaders in Maryland regarding ongoing modernization initiatives.Some support1 report
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The U.S. Economic Development Administration provided a grant for industrial park development in Ashe County, with the Department of Commerce offering support.Some support1 report
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Titan Silicon receives a $1.4 billion conditional loan and a new program to boost domestic polysilicon supply.Some support1 report
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Sri Lanka's Department of Commerce implements trade defense and origin rules and issues Certificates of Origin.Some support1 report
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Allegations of mismanagement of K200 million in grants surfaced involving the Department of Commerce.Some support1 report
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The Department of Commerce is providing recovery support for multiple counties, including Lincoln, Okanogan, and Stevens, following recent events.Some support2 reports
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Simcoa, Australia's only silicon manufacturer, is pulling business out of the US after the USITC issued an anti-dumping duty determination finding US industry materially injured.Some support1 report
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A company has begun drilling operations in a remote section of Nevada.Some support4 reports
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The SEC was unable to compel courts to accept a strained reading of the law regarding a matter involving the Department of Commerce.Some support2 reports
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The Department of Commerce is leveraging the National Institute of Standards and Technology to fund R&D into advanced integrated photonics and provide technical standards guidance.Some support1 report
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Multibeam Corporation signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) for federal funding from the Department of Commerce.Some support2 reports
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The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) is confirmed to operate as a part of the Department of Commerce.Well supported3 reports
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NSD investigated Bosch for an alleged scheme, leading to Bosch paying a fine from the Department of Commerce.Some support2 reports
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The Department of Commerce allocated funds for Alaska fisheries, a decision welcomed by local politicians.Some support1 report1 development inside
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The Commerce Department is studying replacement energy for dams on the Snake River, which are located in Eastern Washington.Some support1 report
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Monsanto and agricultural associations are lobbying the Department of Commerce for duties to protect U.S. production from Chinese imports.Well supported16 reports1 development inside
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US government upgrades UAE export status and grants enhanced treatment, alongside the appointment of a new AI minister.Some support1 report
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IBM, Visa, Red Hat, Department of Commerce, and Goldman Sachs are partnering on Project Lightwell and a new American quantum chip foundry.Well supported7 reports1 development inside
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Arvind Raman, formerly of Purdue in Indiana, has been appointed the new director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), which operates under the Department of Commerce.Some support1 report
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Geely owns the Swedish automotive brand Polestar, which is a sibling company of Volvo. The Department of Commerce has refused authorization to sell the vehicles.Well supported38 reports1 development inside
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OpenAI and Anthropic CEOs discussed model restrictions following government decisions on AI export controls.Some support8 reports
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IBM received multiple funding awards from the Department of Commerce for its quantum foundry subsidiary and specific engineering projects.Some support2 reports
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The Department of Commerce provided logistical support to a council on June 26, 2026.Some support1 report
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The Federal Reserve reported inflation data on June 25th.Some support3 reports
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Donald Trump signed executive orders on June 24th related to quantum technology, building on the Department of Commerce's investment role.Some support1 report
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A bill introduced in North Carolina mandates that the Department of Commerce receive appropriated funding and annual reports from the General Assembly.Some support1 report
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The Department of Commerce provided CHIPS Act funding as the government seeks leadership in quantum AI.Some support2 reports
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Congressmembers, including Jay Obernolte, requested transparency from the Department of Commerce regarding export controls.Some support1 report
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HudBay Minerals and Freeport-McMoRan face potential copper tariffs, with the Department of Commerce recommending policy for Donald Trump.Some support2 reports
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Lewis County secured funding from the state department.Some support2 reports
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The Department of Commerce's office handles fabrication technology for government projects.Some support1 report
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AI Act establishes CAISI within the Department of Commerce.Some support1 report
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Bills were signed by the Senate, involving Patrick Morrisey, to expand Pell grant eligibility and support, and to create skills-based credentialing initiatives, working with the Commerce and Education Departments.Well supported6 reports2 developments inside
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Around Department of Commerce this week
News at the entities that move Department of Commerce most-
Donald Trump StructuralThe Trump administration utilized the Department of Health & Human Services for an AI tool.Moves Department of Commerce
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Howard Lutnick StructuralHoward Lutnick, Elon Musk, and Xi Jinping were involved in social and business interactions related to Jeffrey Epstein's private island.Moves Department of Commerce
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IBM StructuralRoyal Bank of Canada reaffirmed an outperform rating.Moves Department of Commerce
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Tina Kotek StructuralThe Oregon State Government has issued an Executive Order establishing new AI procurement safeguards and standards affecting government technology adoption.Moves Department of Commerce
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Office of the Governor StructuralThe Office of the Governor in American Samoa is managing various government processes as of September 23, 2026.Moves Department of Commerce
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Bob Ferguson StructuralBob Ferguson signed an income tax bill that was helped crafted by Noah Purcell.Moves Department of Commerce
Connections
The 40 strongest of 140, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Paul Dabbar Structural
Paul Dabbar holds the appointed position of Deputy Secretary within the Department of Commerce.
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Donald Trump Structural
Trump utilizes executive authority to mandate, direct, and implement policy through the Department of Commerce.
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NTIA is a subordinate unit that operates under the Department of Commerce.
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Howard Lutnick Structural
Howard Lutnick holds the office of U.S. Secretary of Commerce, leading the Department's initiatives and policy actions.
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IBM Structural
IBM is partnering with the Department of Commerce to establish a quantum chip foundry subsidiary backed by $1 billion in funding.
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Office of the Governor Structural
The Department of Commerce is formally subordinate to the Office of the Governor.
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Anthropic Structural
Anthropic's AI model releases are formally regulated by export control directives issued by the Department of Commerce.
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Rigetti Computing Structural
The Department of Commerce provides CHIPS Act funding and strategic direction to Rigetti Computing.
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GlobalFoundries Structural
The Department of Commerce provides CHIPS Act funding and regulatory support to GlobalFoundries for domestic foundry operations.
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White House Structural
The Department of Commerce formally advises the White House on policy matters, such as tariff necessity.
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Bennett University Transactional
Bennett University and the Department of Commerce partnered to co-power the ET Edge SCM Fest 2026.
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Atom Computing Transactional
The Department of Commerce awarded a $100 million contract to Atom Computing to address specific engineering problems.
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Diraq Transactional
A received $38 million from the Department of Commerce for specific engineering problems.
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Mohit Yadav Structural
Mohit Yadav serves as Joint Secretary in the Department of Commerce.
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Infleqtion Transactional
Infleqtion is expected to receive $100M in funding from the Department of Commerce.
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Huawei Structural
Huawei's business operations are subject to specific export controls and market restrictions imposed by the U.S. Department of Commerce.
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Kepler Transactional
Kepler received a government award from the Department of Commerce for memory architecture, valued up to $245M.
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Winter Haven Transactional
Winter Haven secured a specific grant from the Department of Commerce.
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NOAA's operations and data provision are mandated to fulfill the priorities and policies of the Department of Commerce.
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OpenAI Structural
OpenAI operates under the oversight, approval, and regulatory requests of the Department of Commerce.
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Scott Franklin Structural
Scott Franklin, as a Congressmember, exercises oversight by requesting transparency regarding the Department of Commerce's export control functions.
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China Operational
The Department of Commerce actively regulates China by imposing tariffs, restricting tech exports, and investigating unfair pricing.
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Kennedy Center Structural
The Kennedy Center institution is undergoing a full transfer to the Department of Commerce.
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Boeing Structural
The Department of Commerce formally promotes Boeing's international supply chain and facilitates international sales contracts.
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Alaska Transactional
The Department of Commerce allocated funds specifically for the fisheries sector in Alaska.
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Fred Hawkins Structural
Fred Hawkins was appointed as the Secretary of the Department of Commerce, establishing a formal leadership and functional dependency between the individual and the agency.
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Bob Ferguson Structural
Bob Ferguson directs the Department of Commerce, which provides logistical support to his council.
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North Carolina Transactional
The North Carolina legislature appropriates necessary funding for the operations of the Department of Commerce, which executes programs benefiting the state.
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Thomas Transactional
The Department of Commerce provided CHIPS funding to Bosch.
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Polestar Structural
The Department of Commerce exercised its regulatory power by refusing authorization for Polestar to sell cars.
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Bosch Structural
The Department of Commerce utilized its regulatory authority to impose a financial fine upon Bosch.
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Tina Kotek Structural
Tina Kotek plans to lead the reorganization and replacement of an economic agency with a new Department of Commerce.
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NIST operates as a formal component nested within the organizational structure of the Department of Commerce.
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Indonesia Structural
The Department of Commerce is formally investigating Indonesian producers regarding alleged solar cell dumping practices.
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USA Rare Earth Structural
A company entered into a formal reimbursement program with the Department of Commerce.
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house of representatives Structural
The Department of Commerce's Census function determines the number of seats in the House of Representatives.
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Chehalis Structural
The Department of Commerce has formally awarded a grant to Chehalis depot.
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Ted Lieu Structural
Ted Lieu, as a congressmember, exercises oversight on the Department of Commerce regarding export control policies.
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West Virginia Operational
The Department of Commerce actively assists West Virginia with investment and planning initiatives.
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Roy Cooper Structural
The Governor oversees the operations of the Department of Commerce.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
8 events- Development Fund is part of North Dakota's Department of Commerce.
- Commerce data contrasts MarketWatch forecast as geopolitical instability drives consumer spending, benefiting Amazon.
- Huawei stole operating system source code from Cisco while facing new trade restrictions from the US Department of Commerce.
- Council on Bainbridge Island adopted regulations in response to a state request, involving the Department of Commerce.
- CIS findings relate to census demographics, prompting a proposed federal rule from the Trump administration regarding congressional seats.
- Department of Commerce awarded clean energy funds to the Quinault Indian Nation in Washington State.
- The Department of Commerce awarded a grant to a depot located in Chehalis.
- The Ministry of Civil Aviation and the Department of Commerce began collaborating on aviation sector development in India on January 1, 2026, through committee meetings.
August 2026
13 events- The Department of Commerce and the Department of Energy are jointly managing federal grant processes.
- Kelly was appointed secretary of the Department of Commerce after working at the Florida Department of Education.
- Department of Commerce officials discussed investment and growth challenges in India, with SEBI noted as the market regulator.
- Josh Stein announced federal awards monitored by the Department of Commerce, targeting housing needs in counties like Ashe and Hendersonville.
- The Department of Commerce is working with state leaders in Maryland regarding ongoing modernization initiatives.
- The U.S. Economic Development Administration provided a grant for industrial park development in Ashe County, with the Department of Commerce offering support.
- Titan Silicon receives a $1.4 billion conditional loan and a new program to boost domestic polysilicon supply.
- Sri Lanka's Department of Commerce implements trade defense and origin rules and issues Certificates of Origin.
- Allegations of mismanagement of K200 million in grants surfaced involving the Department of Commerce.
- The Department of Commerce is providing recovery support for multiple counties, including Lincoln, Okanogan, and Stevens, following recent events.
- Simcoa, Australia's only silicon manufacturer, is pulling business out of the US after the USITC issued an anti-dumping duty determination finding US industry materially injured.
- A company has begun drilling operations in a remote section of Nevada.
- The SEC was unable to compel courts to accept a strained reading of the law regarding a matter involving the Department of Commerce.
July 2026
12 events- OpenAI and Anthropic called for AI standards and oversight as the Trump administration imposed export controls and the Department of Commerce requested comment.
- Government aims to strengthen India's global leadership in AYUSH through collaboration between the Ministry of AYUSH and the Department of Commerce.
- The Department of Commerce and DPIIT reviewed an administrative framework on July 10, 2026.
- The International Trade Commission is involved in trade remedy proceedings after filing petitions seeking antidumping duties concerning glyphosate and companies like Monsanto.
- Department of Commerce funds projects in Thurston County.
- The Department of Commerce is leveraging the National Institute of Standards and Technology to fund R&D into advanced integrated photonics and provide technical standards guidance.
- Multibeam Corporation signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) for federal funding from the Department of Commerce.
- The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) is confirmed to operate as a part of the Department of Commerce.
- The Commerce Department is studying replacement energy for dams on the Snake River, which are located in Eastern Washington.
- US government upgrades UAE export status and grants enhanced treatment, alongside the appointment of a new AI minister.
- Arvind Raman, formerly of Purdue in Indiana, has been appointed the new director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), which operates under the Department of Commerce.
- OpenAI and Anthropic CEOs discussed model restrictions following government decisions on AI export controls.
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June 2026
21 events- The Department of Commerce issued an export control directive for Anthropic following concerns raised to the White House.
- Executive orders issued regarding quantum capabilities and PQC migration involving NSA, OMB, and Commerce Department.
- North Carolina faces a Senate race between Cooper and Whatley, while the Commerce Department is scrutinized following auditor findings and new appointments.
- DHS, led by Secretary Mullin, is modernizing the US immigration system in collaboration with the Department of Commerce.
- NSD investigated Bosch for an alleged scheme, leading to Bosch paying a fine from the Department of Commerce.
- The Department of Commerce allocated funds for Alaska fisheries, a decision welcomed by local politicians.
- Monsanto and agricultural associations are lobbying the Department of Commerce for duties to protect U.S. production from Chinese imports.
- IBM, Visa, Red Hat, Department of Commerce, and Goldman Sachs are partnering on Project Lightwell and a new American quantum chip foundry.
- Geely owns the Swedish automotive brand Polestar, which is a sibling company of Volvo. The Department of Commerce has refused authorization to sell the vehicles.
- IBM received multiple funding awards from the Department of Commerce for its quantum foundry subsidiary and specific engineering projects.
- The Department of Commerce provided logistical support to a council on June 26, 2026.
- The Federal Reserve reported inflation data on June 25th.
- Donald Trump signed executive orders on June 24th related to quantum technology, building on the Department of Commerce's investment role.
- A bill introduced in North Carolina mandates that the Department of Commerce receive appropriated funding and annual reports from the General Assembly.
- The Department of Commerce provided CHIPS Act funding as the government seeks leadership in quantum AI.
- Congressmembers, including Jay Obernolte, requested transparency from the Department of Commerce regarding export controls.
- HudBay Minerals and Freeport-McMoRan face potential copper tariffs, with the Department of Commerce recommending policy for Donald Trump.
- Lewis County secured funding from the state department.
- The Department of Commerce's office handles fabrication technology for government projects.
- AI Act establishes CAISI within the Department of Commerce.
- Bills were signed by the Senate, involving Patrick Morrisey, to expand Pell grant eligibility and support, and to create skills-based credentialing initiatives, working with the Commerce and Education Departments.