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09/01/2024: Secretary of Commerce, On British Soil, St. Mary’s

Sep 2, 2024
Gina Raimondo, the U.S. Secretary of Commerce and former Rhode Island governor, discusses the pivotal role of her department in navigating trade tensions with China and addressing the international chip war post-Ukraine invasion. She shares insights on U.S. job creation and the transformation of commerce into a national security hub. Meanwhile, the narrative shifts to the Channel Islands, unveiling dark WWII histories, and celebrates two remarkable high school seniors from St. Mary's Academy who cracked a 2,000-year-old mathematical puzzle.
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  • Gina Raimondo's leadership has redefined the Commerce Department's role to safeguard American technological advancements against global trade tensions, particularly with China and Russia.
  • The investigation into Nazi concentration camps on the Channel Islands highlights the need for historical accountability and proper memorialization of overlooked wartime suffering.

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Gina Raimondo's Role in U.S. Trade Policy

Gina Raimondo, the U.S. Secretary of Commerce, has transformed her role into a key player in implementing the country's trade policy, particularly concerning China. She has emphasized the importance of protecting American technological advancements by enforcing strict export controls on semiconductors to both Russia and China, aimed at safeguarding national security. Under her leadership, the Commerce Department has become central to efforts in job creation and innovation, tackling issues from the semiconductor shortage to manufacturing job losses due to outsourcing. Raimondo’s initiatives highlight the critical intersection of commerce and technological supremacy in the face of global competition.

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