Commerce at a Glance: September 15, 2020

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U.S. Department of Commerce Releases Enhanced Steel Import Monitoring and Analysis System

The U.S. Department of Commerce recently announced the adoption of a final rule modernizing the Steel Import Monitoring and Analysis (SIMA) system. Commerce also announced plans to unveil a new online platform for SIMA on Commerce’s website in October.

Federal Agencies Outline Plan to Help Farmers of Seasonal and Perishable Fruits and Vegetables

On September 1, the Department of Commerce, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, and the Department of Agriculture released a report outlining the Trump Administration’s plan to address the threat posed by increased foreign imports to American producers of seasonal and perishable fruits and vegetables.

Industry Advisory on North Korea Ballistic Missile Procurement

The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of International Security and Nonproliferation, the Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control, and the Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security are issuing an advisory on North Korea’s ballistic missile procurement activities.

#Sally: The Latest Storm Forecasts, Imagery and More

For the latest National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration storm forecasts, maps, satellite imagery, real-time social media feeds and more in one place, please visit: noaa.gov/Sally

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Around Commerce

Tiny Particles Make a Big Impact

Inventor and entrepreneur Sangeeta Bhatia combines engineering, medicine, and biology to study, diagnose, and treat disease.

FirstNet: Improving Communications for Public Safety

FirstNet continues to work hand-in-hand with the public safety community to keep America safe every day and in every emergency.

STEM Talent Challenge

The $2 million STEM Talent Challenge will provide funding to develop, implement, and expand new work-and-learn models to increase America’s STEM-capable workforce.

Food Trucks: One Way to Eat Out During Pandemic

Food truck businesses have been on the rise in recent years. The number of food truck establishments in 2018 was 5,970, nearly double the 3,281 in 2013.

Commerce Data

Second Quarter Industry, State GDP Stats Come Earlier This Year

BEA is speeding up by weeks the release of industry and state statistics that will provide a powerful tool for analyzing the second quarter’s rapid shifts in U.S. economic activity.

Nearly a Third of American Employees Worked Remotely in 2019, NTIA Data Show

This summer, National Telecommunications and Information Administration reported initial results from our latest NTIA Internet Use Survey, which showed that Americans were increasingly using a larger and more varied range of devices.

Poverty Rates for Blacks and Hispanics Reached Historic Lows in 2019

In 2019, the poverty rate for the United States was 10.5%, the lowest since estimates were first released for 1959. Poverty rates declined between 2018 and 2019 for all major race and Hispanic origin groups.

In Case You Missed It

September 14, 2020

US DOC, Rosatom initial uranium agreement extension

The U.S. Department of Commerce and Russian state nuclear corporation Rosatom have initialled a draft amendment to extend the Agreement Suspending the Antidumping Investigation on Uranium from the Russian Federation, which expires this year. The amendment, if finalised, will extend the deal to 2040 and "reduce US reliance on uranium from Russia" for the next 20 years. US Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross said, according to Russian news agency TASS, that the proposed amendment will "contribute to the restoration of America’s nuclear energy advantage and protect the domestic industry from dumped Russian uranium.”

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September 4, 2020

White House issues cybersecurity space policy

The White House released a new space policy directive Sept. 4 intended to improve cybersecurity of space systems. Space Policy Directive (SPD) 5 is billed as the first comprehensive government policy related to cybersecurity for satellites and related systems, and outlines a set of best practices, but not firm requirements, that agencies and companies should follow to protect space systems from hacking and other cyber threats.

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September 2, 2020

U.S. factory orders climb 6.4% in July in third straight increase

U.S. factory orders rose 6.4% in July for a third straight increase, reflecting a rebound in manufacturing after the economy reopened. Economists polled by MarketWatch had forecast a 6.2% gain.

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