TSMC's Arizona Fab 21 is already making 4nm chips — yield and quality reportedly on par with Taiwan fabs U.S. Commerce Secretary confirms that TSMC's fab near Phoenix, Arizona, is already producing chips. Tom’s Hardware · Jan 11, 2025
US Mulls New Restrictions On Chinese Drones The United States is considering new rules to address risks posed by drones with tech from foreign adversaries like China and Russia, the Commerce Department said Thursday. International Business Times · Jan 2, 2025
Democrats' first battle of 2025: Doge Why the new year must begin in defense of federal workers Salon · Jan 1, 2025
PC Gamer's biggest hardware stories of 2024: Elon Musk, the rise and rise of AI, brilliant builds, the humbling of big tech giants, orb pondering aplenty, and much more Looking back at another year of head-turning headlines, as decided by you. PC Gamer · Dec 28, 2024
US Senate finds Commerce Department’s efforts to enact bans and sanction “inadequate” — investigation finds agency underfunded, must rely on voluntary compliance by chipmakers The U.S. Senate found that the Department of Commerce isn't effective in enforcing Washington's bans and sanctions due to lack of funding. Tom’s Hardware · Dec 23, 2024
3 E-Commerce Stocks to Watch This Holiday Season The e-commerce industry is booming due to the continuous expansion of internet services, rising demand for online platforms, and advanced technologies like AI. Also, considering the holiday season, it could be wise to consider quality e-commerce stocks Shopify (SHOP), MercadoLibre (MELI), and Carvana (CVNA). Continue reading. StockNews.com · Dec 19, 2024
US Department of Commerce finalizes $458 million grant for SK Hynix to build Indiana packaging plant — plans to lend an additional $500 million for Lafayette project SK Hynix gets $458 million from the U.S. government via the CHIPS Act to build an HBM packaging plant in Indiana. Tom’s Hardware · Dec 19, 2024
What To Know About A Blockchain Measure Included In The Shutdown-Averting Stopgap Bill Congressional leaders unveiled a 1,547-page stopgap bill to avert a government shutdown that could have kicked off Saturday, and squeezed into the bill is a measure that specifically tackles the deployment of blockchain technology. International Business Times · Dec 19, 2024
US effort to curb China's and Russia's access to advanced computer chips 'inadequate,' report finds The U.S. Commerce Department’s efforts to curb China’s and Russia’s access to American-made advanced computer chips have been “inadequate” and will need more funding to stymie their ability to manufacture advanced weapons The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2024
At House Science, Babin aims to boost commercial spaceflight - Roll Call Rep. Brian Babin, incoming chairman of the House Science Committee, is an outspoken advocate for greater commercial access to space. Roll Call · Dec 17, 2024
Cantor Fitzgerald, Run By Trump's Commerce Department Pick, Accused Of Misleading Investors The global financial services firm paid $6.75 million to settle the charges brought by the Securities and Exchange Commission. International Business Times · Dec 13, 2024
3 E-Commerce Stocks Winning the Holiday Shopping War Amidst the social media trends, changing customer preferences, and convenience of online purchasing, the e-commerce market is thriving. Therefore, it might be a good time for investors to scoop up the shares of top e-commerce companies such as Amazon.com (AMZN), Walmart (WMT), and CarGurus (CARG), which are winning the holiday… StockNews.com · Dec 11, 2024
SkyWater Technology Shares Rise As Semiconductor Maker Secures $16 Million In Federal Funds SkyWater shares are up following an announcement about securing up to $16 million in funding administered by the U.S. Department of Commerce. Benzinga · Dec 6, 2024
US sanctions still allow Huawei 'case-by-case' access to chip-making equipment The chair of the China Select Committee has criticized Biden’s anti-China sanctions for not being uniform and effective. TechRadar · Dec 6, 2024
USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 3, 2024 China stacked the deck against Augusta-made golf carts. Here’s what America did about it "We’re glad to see the U.S. Department of Commerce take a stand for American manufacturers and workers."
The Independent UK · Dec 3, 2024 US expands list of Chinese technology companies under export controls The U.S. Commerce Department has expanded the list of Chinese technology companies subject to export controls to include many that make equipment used to make computer chips
International Business Times · Dec 2, 2024 US Unveils Fresh Export Curbs Targeting China's Chip Sector The United States announced new export restrictions Monday taking aim at China's ability to make advanced semiconductors -- used in weapon systems and artificial intelligence -- as competition deepens between the world's two biggest economies.
Fortune · Nov 27, 2024 The ‘Trump bump’ has survived tariff announcements—but will it survive the good, the bad, and the unknown in his cabinet? Trump's picks fit into three groups: the fortifiers (the good), the detractors (the bad), and the mercurial influencers who might do good or harm.
Benzinga · Nov 26, 2024 Intel To Receive Nearly $8 Billion In Federal Funding Under CHIPS Act for US Expansion Intel receives $7.86B in funding from U.S. Department of Commerce under CHIPS Act, supporting semiconductor manufacturing and creating jobs.
International Business Times · Nov 26, 2024 Trump To Face Less Internal Pushback In New Term: Ex-commerce Chief Donald Trump's staff choices will ensure he faces less internal pushback on his aggressive economic policies, such as tariff hikes, than during his first term, former commerce secretary Wilbur Ross told AFP Monday.
Fortune · Nov 25, 2024 Tether was an outlaw for years. Now the $132 billion stablecoin has a key ally in Trump’s cabinet The controversial Tether is reportedly facing a probe from both the Justice and Treasury departments.
International Business Times · Nov 21, 2024 Trump Reportedly Considering First-Ever White House Role For Crypto Policy Donald Trump is reportedly considering creating the first-of-its-kind position in the White House that will focus on crypto policy, and crypto users already have candidates in mind, including very familiar names.
Fortune · Nov 20, 2024 Trump’s commerce secretary pick Howard Lutnick: A Wall Street titan who lost his brother—and nearly 70% of his employees—in the 9/11 attacks Some call Howard Lutnick the “most hated man on Wall Street.” Others applaud his business acumen and consistent charity efforts after the World Trade Center devastation.
Reason · Nov 20, 2024 Abolish the Commerce Department Donald Trump has tabbed Howard Lutnick to be the next secretary of the Department of Commerce. He should also be the last.
International Business Times · Nov 20, 2024 Bitcoin Hits $94K On CoinGecko For The First Time Bitcoin had a good run Tuesday amid multiple positive developments around the world's largest cryptocurrency, including optimistic remnants associated with Donald Trump's win and continuing interest in corporate Bitcoin strategies.