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This week, Assistant Secretary for Industry and Analysis Steven Haines participated in the groundbreaking ceremony of a $200 million CordenPharma peptide manufacturing facility in North Augusta, South Carolina. This expansion strengthens domestic pharmaceutical supply chains, and expands American manufacturing capabilities, and creates more than 200 U.S. jobs. Congratulations to CordenPharma!
ALT From left to right: Dr. Michael Quirmbach, Assistant Secretary Steven Haines, Henry, McMaster, Briton Williams, Paul Perreault, holding shovels dug into a sandbox at the grand opening.
ALT Assistant Secretary Steven Haines standing at a podium speaking to the crowd.
On the margins of #UNGA in NYC, Under Secretary William Kimmitt celebrated two major rail commercial wins for Pittsburgh-based Wabtec Corporation. In Guinea, Wabtec’s success includes 140 locomotives, support services, and digital rail solutions totaling more than $1.2 billion. Wabtec and Kyrgyz Railway also signed a $53 million deal for up to 10 locomotives—strengthening critical transportation infrastructure and deepening U.S. commercial ties in strategically important Central Asia. Together, these deals support more than 4,800 American jobs. ITA’s Advocacy Center and @ExportGov played a key role in advancing these wins for American workers and strengthening U.S. leadership in advanced technology and manufacturing.
Last week, Under Secretary William Kimmitt joined @EximBankUS Chairman John Jovanovic and White House Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Global Supply Chain David Copley at Mesabi Metallics’ new $2.5 billion iron ore mine and pellet plant in Nashwauk, Minnesota. The visit included a demonstration blast at the mine as operations ramp up at the site.
The project represents the first new iron ore mine and pellet plant to start up in the United States in 50 years—a major investment in America’s industrial base and the upstream inputs essential to American steelmaking.
Under President Trump, the Administration has made strengthening domestic supply chains and expanding U.S. production of the raw materials that underpin American manufacturing a priority. From iron ore to finished steel, the Trump Administration is supporting efforts to bring the entire supply chain for this critical capability to the United States—and those efforts are already producing historic results.
This week, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Asia Kelly Coldiron and U.S. Commercial Service specialists visited Thailand to foster American energy partnerships between U.S. firms and global partners at the Gastech Conference & Expo in Bangkok. @TradeGov
ALT Deputy Assistant Secretary Kelly Coldiron meets with Deputy Prime Minister & Minister of Commerce Suphajee Suthumpun.
ALT Deputy Assistant Secretary Kelly Coldiron speaks at a roundtable discussion.
ALT Deputy Assistant Secretary Kelly Coldiron speaks at a roundtable discussion. Deputy Secretary of Energy James P. Danly listens in the background.
ALT Deputy Assistant Secretary Kelly Coldiron and ITA staff at Gastech Conference & Expo.
The United States is shaping the future of civil nuclear energy on the world stage.
Assistant Secretary for Industry and Analysis Steven Haines led the Department of Commerce delegation to the 70th International Atomic Energy Agency General Conference in Vienna, Austria—the premier global gathering for civil nuclear policymakers. Assistant Secretary Haines joined U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright and the U.S. delegation in advancing U.S. leadership on nuclear energy, safety, and nonproliferation with international counterparts and industry leaders.
ALT Assistant Secretary Steven Haines speaks at a roundtable discussion. U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Chris Wright is to one side and U.S. Mission to International Organizations in Vienna Ambassador Griffith is to the other side.
ALT Assistant Secretary Steven Haines stands at a podium speaking to an audience.
ALT Assistant Secretary Haines and U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright engage in a roundtable discussion.
ALT Assistant Secretary Steven Haines stand at a podium speaking to a large audience.
Finalizing the win for American industry and technology! @POTUS, @CommerceGov, and the Advocacy Center continue to deliver on a trade agenda that puts the American worker first. This $50 billion commercial deal will support over 135,000 jobs across the United States.
Learn more: trade.gov/press-release/comm…
Flying into the future with @KoreanAir_KE's largest-ever order!
Korean Air and #TeamBoeing finalized a purchase for 103 airplanes for the airline’s fleet modernization.
Including:
✈️ 20 777-9s
✈️ 25 787-10s
✈️ 50 737-10s
✈️ 8 777-8 Freighters
Release: boeing.mediaroom.com/2026-09…
Seoul, Korea 🇰🇷
ITA Advocacy Center Executive Director Hiro Rodriguez highlighted U.S.-Korea industry collaboration and U.S. government defense advocacy under the America First Arms Transfer Strategy. While in Seoul, he helped open the U.S.-Korea Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS)/Counter-UAS Industry Day event and participated in a discussion with the AMCHAM Korea Defense & Aerospace Committee.
ALT Advocacy Center Executive Director Hiro Rodriguez stands at a podium discussing the American First Arms Transfer Strategy.
ALT Advocacy Center Executive Director Hiro Rodriguez stands at a podium speaking to a large crowd.
ALT Advocacy Center Executive Director Hiro Rodriguez and his team are seated at a conference table with AMCHAM industry leaders.
ALT Advocacy Center Executive Director Hiro Rodriguez poses for a group photo.
#ICYMI
"A great country can't remain a great country if it can't make steel."
Under Secretary William Kimmitt was honored to participate in the Hyundai-POSCO Louisiana Steel groundbreaking ceremony in Donaldsonville, Louisiana last Friday.
This $5.8 billion investment will create more than 1,300 jobs and produce 2.7 million metric tons of steel every year.
The Trump Administration will continue to stand with American workers, drive investment in American production, and strengthen American manufacturing capacity.
ALT Photo of Under Secretary Kimmitt speaking at a podium.
ALT Photo of Under Secretary standing and conversing.
We will never, ever forget. ❤️🇺🇸
"We will honor their lives. We will cherish their beautiful memories. And we will protect this country and its freedoms for every future generation."
This 25th anniversary week is tough for all Americans, but especially for me. My firm was located on the top 5 floors of the World Trade Center, and on September 11, 2001, my brother Gary was killed, along with 657 of my friends and colleagues. That day changed everything.
Congrats to @CyclicMaterials on the grand opening of its new rare earth recycling plant in Mesa, AZ!
We're proud to have supported this milestone by connecting the Canadian firm with local officials and potential partners across the e-waste ecosystem.
Today in Mesa, Arizona, Under Secretary William Kimmitt participated in the grand opening of a $20 million @CyclicMaterials rare earth recycling facility, designed to process up to 25,000 metric tons of end-of-life products annually. Through the help of @SelectUSA and @ExportGov Canada, Cyclic Materials’ investment will create jobs, strengthen the U.S. supply chain for advanced technologies, and support domestic recovery of critical materials. Congratulations, Cyclic Materials!
ALT Photo showing grand opening participants cutting a ribbon.
ALT Photo of Under Secretary Kimmitt on stage delivering remarks.
ALT Photo of Under Secretary William Kimmitt sitting on stage and speaking into a microphone.
There has never been a better time for American manufacturers to grow through exporting 🌐📦📈.
U.S. manufacturers are uniquely positioned to attract international buyers who value the quality, reliability, and innovation of American-made goods.
Read our latest #blog to learn how @TradeGov resources can take your business to the next level ➡️ trade.gov/feature-article/us…@ExportGov
ALT Graphic with the text \"#BLOG - U.S. Businesses Grow in Global Markets\" and a photo of a container ship docked in a port.
The world came together in North Carolina for the G20 Innovation Ministerial.
Two days focused on the future of AI, technology, trade, and investment, and how we can build a more prosperous future for people around the world.
Thank you to the leaders, ministers, and innovators who joined us.
Hosted by @CommerceGov & @WHOSTP47 in Chapel Hill, NC, the @g20org Innovation Ministerial has concluded with a CONSENSUS Statement of principles focused on unlocking prosperity, enhancing productivity, and expanding opportunity for all.
Read here: commerce.gov/news/press-rele…