Over the weekend, and at my direction, the Treasury Secretary and my National Economic Council Director worked diligently with the banking regulators to address problems at Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank. I am pleased that they reached a prompt solution that protects American workers and small businesses, and keeps our financial system safe. The...
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At the Our Ocean Conference (OOC) in Panama, the United States highlighted new and recently launched global initiatives totaling more than USD 800 million to protect our ocean and assist developing countries – from supporting the creation of marine protected areas and helping partner countries secure and enforce their marine resources, to improving the resilience...
Assistant Secretary of State for Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs Monica Medina will travel to Miami Beach, Florida, on March 9, 2023, for the Aspen Ideas: Climate event hosted by The Aspen Institute. Assistant Secretary Medina will participate in a breakout session titled “Beyond Plastic” to emphasize the U.S. commitment to an ambitious...
On behalf of Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken, the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs is soliciting public input for recommendations for this year’s Secretary of State’s Award for Corporate Excellence (ACE). Now in its 23rd year, the ACE honors U.S. companies that exemplify American values, the American brand, and the positive...
The United States and Canada held their first Indo-Pacific Dialogue on Friday, March 10. Led by Dr. Kurt Campbell, Deputy Assistant to the President and Coordinator for Indo-Pacific Affairs, and Jody Thomas, National Security and Intelligence Adviser to the Prime Minister, participants discussed key trends shaping the region and identified new areas of economic, security, development, and...
The Fourth Meeting at the World Health Organization of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Body working on a pandemic accord concluded last week. The United States used this meeting to underscore its commitment to the process, with a goal of developing an accord that builds on lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemic and strengthens U.S. national security by...
Roosevelt Room 11:09 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Hey, folks. Good morning. Sorry we’re late — a little late. It’s all my fault. But, look, I think we’ve got a good jobs report. I’m happy to report that our economy has created over 300,000 new jobs last month, and that’s on top of a half a...
The United States and the European Union share the most comprehensive and dynamic economic relationship in the world. Our partnership is based on shared values and principles, including the responsibility to protect our planet for future generations and defend our workers. Today, the United States and the European Union are taking new steps to deepen...
Oval Office 2:12 P.M. EST PRESIDENT BIDEN: Okay. Well, Madam President, welcome back to the White House. Welcome back to the Oval Office. And it’s — it’s always good to see you. You’ve been doing an incredible job. Two years ago, we committed to a new era of understanding between the EU and the U.S. I...
Vice President’s Ceremonial OfficeEisenhower Executive Office Building 1:40 P.M. EST THE VICE PRESIDENT: Thank you, Secretary Marty — Marty Walsh. (Pronounced in Boston accent.) (Laughter.) I just — I was a little late coming over because the President and I had our — our regular lunch today, and we talked about many things. And we talked about...