FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Commerce - Caught on Camera

Minnesota Individual Health Plans Set to Rise 9.9% to 21.1% in 2027 Before Plan Prices Post October 15

Minnesota's 2027 individual health insurance rates will rise 9.9% to 21.1%. See insurer increases, MNsure deadlines, and how to limit what you pay.

Medical Daily · Oct 3

At 27, Howard Lutnick helped make $300 million; decades later, he reports $250 million in income as Trump’s Commerce chief

US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick reported at least $250 million in income and other proceeds in 2025, his first year in government. Decades earlier, Lutnick had helped Cantor Fitzgerald make about $300 million in profits by the time he was 27. Lutnick remains one of the wealthiest members of US…

The Economic Times · Oct 2

India goes FTA shopping at G20 as Piyush Goyal works the room with a cart full of trade deals

India's Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal is actively engaged in negotiations for several trade agreements at the G20 meeting. Talks with the US include an interim pact and finalizing issues for a broader agreement. Discussions with Canada aim to conclude a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement by the end of 2026. Existing…

The Economic Times · Oct 2

Commerce Minister Goyal meets USTR Greer on sidelines of G20 meet

Piyush Goyal met with Jamieson Greer in Milwaukee to advance discussions on a bilateral trade agreement. This meeting occurred during the G20 Trade Ministerial and follows a conversation between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump. Goyal expressed confidence that the trade pact will be finalized once competitive…

The Economic Times · Oct 1

Wilbur Ross says New York’s pied-à-terre tax targets people who ‘can’t retaliate at the ballot box’

The former commerce secretary and Steve Wynn are suing the state over annual bills of $83,531 and $183,094 on their Manhattan homes.

Fortune · Sep 30

Senators press administration for answers on broadband funds

A bipartisan group of senators is pushing the Commerce Department to release long-delayed guidance for states seeking to use remaining funds from a $42 billion broadband grant program. In a letter first shared with CQ Roll Call, Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., with Senate Appropriations Chair Susan Collins, R-Maine; Angus King,…

Roll Call · Sep 29

Senate laterals college sports bill to House, but forward progress uncertain

The Senate on Monday approved sweeping bipartisan legislation to create the first federal framework governing college athletics amid an era of transfer chaos, skyrocketing costs and the growth of name, image and likeness. The final tally was 77-22, a rare bipartisan outcome on a major piece of legislation during a…

Roll Call · Sep 28

Uttar Pradesh has emerged as preferred investment destination: Goyal

Uttar Pradesh has emerged as a preferred investment destination, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said, citing favourable industrial policies, rising revenues and growing interest from major companies. The state, which currently exports around Rs 2 lakh crore annually, is targeting Rs 5 lakh crore by 2030 as it seeks…

The Economic Times · Sep 27

Supply-chain resilience, diversification reshaping global trade beyond comparative advantage: Commerce Secy

Supply-chain resilience, multiple sourcing and diversification are increasingly becoming important drivers of global trade alongside traditional comparative advantage, Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal said.

The Economic Times · Sep 25

India-US trade pact 'done and dusted'; execution after India gets competitive advantage: Piyush Goyal

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal announced that the US-India bilateral trade agreement is on the verge of completion, showcasing significant progress. He also emphasized positive developments in the India-EU trade negotiations, particularly regarding climate regulations, and mentioned advancements in talks with Canada, Mexico, and the Gulf Cooperation Council.

The Economic Times · Sep 24