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Secretary of State Marco Rubio with Martha Raddatz of ABC This Week 08/17/2025 Secretary of State Marco Rubio with Martha Raddatz of ABC This Week 08/17/2025 11:52 AM EDT Marco Rubio, Secretary of State Washington, D.C. HomeOffice of the SpokespersonPress Releases…Secretary of State Marco Rubio with Martha Raddatz of ABC This Week hide Secretary of State Marco Rubio with Martha Raddatz of ABC This Week Interview August 17, 2025

 

NSF VINES Informational Webinar for Japan - U.S. Collaborations Tuesday, June 17, 2025 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. EDT Learn specifics about Japan-U.S. International Collaborative Projects under the new U.S. National Science Foundation funding opportunity in verticals-enabling intelligent wireless networking. In collaboration with industry, other government agencies and international partners, the NSF Verticals-enabling Intelligent Network Systems program will invest up to $100 million to accelerate the performance and capabilities of next-generation advanced intelligent network systems spanning the user-RAN-edge-core-cloud-application continuum. Join NSF, Japan Science and Technology Agency, and National Institute of Information and Communications Technology, Japan, on June 17, 2025, 7 p.m. EDT (8 a.m. Japan Standard Time on June 18) to learn more about Japan-U.S. International Collaborative proposals and get your questions answered. Continue reading on NSF.gov You are subscribed to CISE, MPS and/or TIP events from the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF). NSF provides these email updates to the research community for upcoming NSF events, including those involving cross-cutting, multidisciplinary programs.

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U.S.A.National Science Foundation,update

 

Revolutionizing Engineering Departments Planning Grants Webinar April, 1 2025, 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Please join the NSF informational webinar about the Revolutionizing Engineering Departments (RED) program (NSF 24-564), with a focus on planning grants (Track 1). RED planning grant proposals are due April 8, 2025. The RED program supports fundamental changes to the training of undergraduate engineering students, focusing on the second and third years, that equip them with the technical and professional skills needed to solve complex societal problems.   Continue reading on NSF.gov   Additional Resources WHO IS NSF? For more than 70 years the U.S National Science Foundation has funded basic research that has transformed our lives. For a glimpse into who we are and what we do, please visit this page. WEBSITE For special resources, galleries and a closer look at our various research areas, please visit our website. FACT SHEETS Concise, factual summaries describing NSF at a Glance, By the Numbers, or other science topics, please visit this page.   This email was sent to politikimx@gmail.com using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: National Science Foundation · 2415 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22314 · 703-292-5111

 

REMINDER: USDA Accepting Applications for Agribusiness Trade Mission to Dominican Republic WASHINGTON, March 19, 2025 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service is now accepting applications for its agribusiness trade mission to Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, scheduled for July 13-17, 2025. Current and potential U.S. exporters interested in exploring trade opportunities in the region must apply by April 2, 2025. “With strong economic growth and rising demand for high-quality food in the Dominican Republic, now is an ideal time for U.S. agribusinesses to expand their presence,” said Foreign Agricultural Service Administrator Daniel Whitley. “This trade mission will connect U.S. exporters with key buyers and help them forge partnerships to tap into this dynamic market.” The Dominican Republic is the largest economy in the Caribbean and the seventh-largest economy in Latin America. Since the Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement took effect in 2007, U.S. agricultural exports to the Dominican Republic have doubled, reaching $2 billion in 2024. CAFTA-DR has phased out almost all tariffs, and the agreement further strengthens the position of U.S. products in the region. Consumer-oriented products represent the largest share of U.S. agricultural exports to the Dominican Republic, with growing demand across multiple sectors, including: Beef, pork, poultry and related products Dairy products Snack, bakery and confectionery products Fresh fruit Wine and distilled spirits Dog and cat food During the trade mission, participants will join buyers from the Dominican Republic, Haiti and Jamaica for targeted business-to-business meetings to explore and discuss potential business opportunities in each country. Foreign Agricultural Service staff and regional experts will also provide in-depth market briefings, lead informative site visits and host networking events.  For more information or to apply, visit https://www.fas.usda.gov/topics/trade-missions/dominican-republic-july-2025. The application deadline is Wednesday, April 2, 2025. The agribusiness trade mission to the Dominican Republic is one of several USDA-led export promotion initiatives in 2025. Recent trade missions to Thailand and Guatemala yielded successes for U.S. exporters. Application periods have closed for upcoming trade missions to Hong Kong and Peru, and USDA will announce application details for planned missions to Côte d'Ivoire, Mexico and Taiwan soon. To learn more about FAS Agribusiness Trade Missions, visit https://www.fas.usda.gov/topics/trade-missions.   USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.

The following GAIN reports were released on March 28, 2025.

U.S. Department of State,update

Secretary Rubio’s Call with Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov 03/15/2025 Secretary Rubio’s Call with Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov 03/15/2025 08:45 PM EDT Office of the Spokesperson The below is attributable to Spokesperson Tammy Bruce: Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke today with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov.  The Secretary informed Russia of U.S. military deterrence operations against the Iran-backed Houthis and emphasized that continued Houthi attacks on U.S. military and commercial shipping vessels in the Red Sea will not be tolerated.  Secretary Rubio and Foreign Minister Lavrov also discussed next steps to follow up on recent meetings in Saudi Arabia and agreed to continue working towards restoring communication between the United States and Russia. On the Occasion of St. Patrick’s Day 03/17/2025 On the Occasion of St. Patrick’s Day 03/17/2025 12:01 AM EDT Marco Rubio, Secretary of State HomeOffice of the SpokespersonPress Releases…On the Occasion of St. Patrick’s Day hide On the Occasion of St. Patrick’s Day

USDA latest news

 

The following GAIN reports were released on January 22, 2025. _______     China: Grain and Feed Update In MY 2024/25, the PRC’s grain output is estimated to reach a record 706.5 million metric tons (MMT), a 1.6 percent increase driven by expanded acreage and higher yields. Corn production is forecast to rise 2 percent to 294.9 MMT with more high-yield varieties, while wheat and rice are forecast to grow to 140.1 MMT and 145.3 MMT, respectively. Lower corn prices boosted corn’s use in feed and industrial applications, reducing reliance on wheat and rice. The corn import forecast is lowered to 14 MMT, while wheat imports are expected to fall 37 percent due to strong domestic production. Driven by demand in regions near India and with an end to India's export restrictions, rice imports are forecast to increase.   Croatia: FAIRS Export Certificate Report Annual This report provides information on agricultural product export certificates required by the Government of Croatia and was updated as of November 2024.

Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve Sustem,update

 

Federal Reserve Board announces it has withdrawn from the Network of Central Banks and Supervisors for Greening the Financial System (NGFS) https://www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/pressreleases/bcreg20250117a.htm Released by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System   Visit us on the web at Federal Reserve Board.

Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve Sustem,update

 

Federal Reserve Board announces approval of proposal by First Busey Corporation https://www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/pressreleases/orders20250116a.htm Released by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System Industrial Production and Capacity Utilization - G.17 The latest G.17 data are now available. https://www.federalreserve.gov/releases/g17/current/default.htm   Visit us on the web at Federal Reserve Board.

USDA, Foreign Agricultural Service,update

 

Opportunities for U.S. Agricultural Products in Morocco In 2023, Morocco was the second-largest export market for U.S. agriculture on the African continent, importing over $610 million in U.S. agricultural products, accounting for over 16 percent of all U.S. exports to Africa. The United States has seen total exports quadruple and agricultural exports double since entering into a free-trade agreement (FTA) with Morocco in 2006.1 The United States-Morocco FTA (USMFTA) is the only U.S. FTA on the African continent. It provides reliable market access and transshipment opportunities to use Morocco to reach other African countries. The United States was Morocco’s third-largest agricultural product supplier in 2023 and has historically been in the top five. Morocco is a net importer of agricultural products and predominantly imports bulk commodities and raw materials from the United States, although opportunities for intermediate and consumer-oriented products exist because of Morocco’s robust food processing sector and expanding consumer demand.  Please click here to read more >>

The following GAIN reports were released on August 14, 2024.