Trump taps McKinsey lawyer to be general counsel at Commerce Department
President Donald Trump has nominated Pierre Gentin, chief legal officer of consulting firm McKinsey & Co, to serve as general ...
US Senate panel advances Cantor Fitzgerald's Lutnick for Commerce Department chief
A U.S. Senate committee voted on Wednesday to advance President Donald Trump's nominee Howard Lutnick, billionaire chairman ...
Elon Musk is officially an employee of the US government — but he's not getting a paycheck
The White House confirmed to BI on Monday that Musk was a "special government employee" and was not receiving a paycheck.
Record High Imports Sharply Widen US Trade Deficit in December
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. trade deficit widened sharply in December as imports surged to a record high against the ...
Silicon Valley Deal Maker to Join Commerce Dept.
Michael Grimes, a top banker at Morgan Stanley, would become the latest leading tech figure to join the Trump administration, ...
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US Dept of Commerce Investigating DeepSeek’s Use of Restricted Chips: Report
The United States Department of Commerce is looking into whether Chinese tech company DeepSeek used US chips, which are restricted from being exported to China, to support its operations ...
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WATCH: Howard Lutnick testifies at Senate confirmation hearing for commerce secretary
Billionaire financier Howard Lutnick has emerged as an outspoken supporter of Trump's hardline trade policies.
Trump’s Commerce Secretary nominee, Howard Lutnick, vows to sell his business interests in 90 days
Billionaire financier Howard Lutnick, President Donald Trump’s choice to lead the Commerce Department, said Wednesday that he ...
Panama Canal Authority Denies Adjusting Fees For US Govt Vessels, Says It's Ready For 'Dialogue'
Following the United States' announcement that Panama had agreed to waive fees for the US government vessels transiting the ...