U.S. likely to launch new Asia economic framework in 2022, commerce chief says
Biden has pledged to step up U.S. engagement in Asia after years of ceding influence to China. Yet the administration has been accused of lacking an economic vision for the region.
Top U.S. trade officials visit Japan and agree to start tariff talks
Japan's trade and industry minister Koichi Hagiuda met with U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo in Tokyo on Monday in hopes of removing Trump-era tariffs.
U.S. and Japan launch talks to resolve steel and aluminum tariffs
The talks could lead to an easing of tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, a long-standing irritant in trade relations between the two allies.
U.S. commerce chief to visit Japan and other Asian nations from Nov. 15
Gina Raimondo will aim to reaffirm U.S. commitment and strengthen economic ties with allies and key partners.
What happens when women run the economy? We're about to find out
Women hold top jobs in U.S. President Joe Biden's administration and many of his economic advisers also are women, as are nearly 48% of his confirmed cabinet-level officials.
