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Office of Space Commerce faces an uncertain future amid budget cuts and new oversight

An expert talks about the Office of Space Commerce (OSC) and its role in the wider regulatory landscape affecting commercial use of outer space.

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Trump tariffs on pasta could soon top 100 percent: ‘Double the price’

‘I believe this is totally inappropriate, because Italy and America are brothers. It is an excuse not to let Italian products in,’ says one pasta maker

The Independent UK

TP-Link routers face potential U.S. ban over alleged China-related national security concerns — company "vigorously disputes" Department of Commerce's findings

Already under intense scrutiny for alleged ties to China, TP-Link, a now-U.S.-based and operated company is on the verge of being banned. In a new proposal concocted by the Department of Commerce, and backed by the Department of Justice, Defense and Homeland Security, TP-Link routers might no longer be allowed…

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Office of Space Commerce faces an uncertain future amid budget cuts and new oversight

When I imagine the future of space commerce, the first image that comes to mind is a farmer’s market on the International Space Station. This doesn’t exist yet, but space commerce is a growing industry. The Space Foundation, a nonprofit organization for education and advocacy of space, estimates that the…

The Conversation

White House reveals nebulous plans to put government data on the blockchain — 'The Department of Commerce is going to start issuing its statistics on the blockchain because you are the crypto president'

The White House announced plans to put statistics on 'the blockchain' for... reasons.

Tom’s Hardware

Commerce Secretary Lutnick: US GDP Statistics To Be Published On Blockchain

U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick on Tuesday said the Department of Commerce will begin publishing its statistics on the blockchain, including gross domestic product (GDP).

Benzinga

White House says it's still working on the 'legality' of 15% China tax for Nvidia and AMD GPU sales as it threatens similar deals with other companies

You get the feeling Nvidia and AMD aren't arguing.

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White House confirms it's still figuring out the legality of the revenue-sharing Nvidia and AMD deal for China GPU sales — 'The legality of it, the mechanics of it, is still being ironed out'

Trump's 15% deal with Nvidia and AMD needs to go through some legal hoops.

Tom’s Hardware

Nvidia is nixing China from its financial forecasts because U.S. restrictions on chip sales have tightened so much, Jensen Huang says

The chip executive is “10% politician, 90% CEO,” Wedbush analyst Dan Ives said. “He needs to be cautious on their financial guidance, given the China variable.”

Fortune

Trump threatens 100% tariff on foreign-made films

President Donald Trump is opening a new salvo in his tariff war, targeting films made outside the U_S_ Trump said Sunday night that he has authorized the Department of Commerce and the Office of the U_S_ Trade Representative to slap a 100% tariff “on any and all Movies coming into…

The Independent UK

Trump proposal may gut climate modeling

Potential funding cuts for NOAA and its research partners threaten irreparable harm to climate research and safety

Salon

Trump administration has set Noaa on ‘non-science trajectory’, workers warn

Researchers left at US climate agency say drastic cuts could leave air ‘not breathable’ and water ‘not drinkable’

The Guardian - US

‘Cruel and thoughtless’: Trump fires hundreds at US climate agency Noaa

Employees received emails saying their jobs would be cut off at end of day in move called ‘wrong all around’

The Guardian - US

Senate Confirms Howard Lutnick As Secretary Of Commerce

Howard Lutnick confirmed as Secretary of Commerce, tasked with overseeing economic activities and promoting American businesses and trade. Senate confirms ...

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Howard Lutnick Likely To Be Nominated As Secretary Of Commerce

President-elect Trump considers Cantor Fitzgerald CEO Howard Lutnick for secretary of Commerce, highlighting focus on business and economic issues.

Reason

Are Books and Brains Weapons? The U.S. Government Thinks So.

Sending user manuals, algorithms, and lines of code can be legally equivalent to exporting bombs.

Reason

The Appointments Clause Goes Fishing

A successful appointments clause challenge to Regional Fishery Management Councils. (Updated to fix block quotes)

Tom’s Hardware

U.S. enacts law to exempt select fabs from environmental reviews

U.S. government streamlines fab projects by easing fab permits

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