State Department Economic Affairs

Under @POTUS’s leadership, the United States successfully eroded support for the global carbon tax, forcing the @IMOHQ to consider more pragmatic proposals that don’t burden Americans. The carbon tax proposal would have subjected all member states to an unsanctioned global tax regime and regressive penalties.  The global carbon tax is dead.  state.gov/releases/offic…

We will continue with our maximum pressure policy on the Iranian regime and proxies as part of Economic Fury. state.gov/releases/offic…

The Trump Administration is disrupting Iran's illicit oil trade, the regime's main revenue source for terrorism and destabilization. Sanctioned entities, such as Qingdao Haiye Oil Terminal, have transacted in tens of millions of barrels of Iranian crude and petroleum products.

Big win for #AmericaFirst at @IMOHQ: The United States has halted global momentum behind the world’s first carbon tax, which would increase costs for global shipping companies and consumers. U.S. leadership protected global trade and ensured American innovation—not burdensome regulation—drives the future. The era of overreaching global bureaucracies and one-size-fits-all mandates is over. @EconAtState @USCG Learn more: state.gov/releases/offic…

Assistant Secretary Caleb Orr joined us to talk to Google, J.P. Morgan, and Goldman Sachs about real solutions for economic growth through Trade Over Aid. This is just the beginning. @EconAtState @DFCgov @GoldmanSachs @JPMorgan @Google @NYSE

El Salvador is a critical partner of the United States in the Western Hemisphere. President Bukele’s law-and-order miracle has not only brought freedom and safety for the Salvadoran people, it’s creating one of the best investment climates in the entire region. Our foreign policy interest is for U.S. businesses to participate in and help power El Salvador’s renaissance. Yesterday, Assistant Secretary Orr spoke to a group of over 75 American firms considering investments in El Salvador that will bring prosperity to both our countries.

.@StateDept OES DAS Ruth Perry visited with @USCG Cutter Polar Star crew in Seattle after their 145 days at sea supporting U.S. Antarctic operations! Their icebreaking work enables critical resupply to McMurdo Station in support of @NSFgov U.S. Antarctic Program. #OperationDeepFreeze

Hyperscale #AI data centers need 50K tons of #copper (IEA) — a 30% deficit looms by 2035. I look forward to seeing the evolution of this partnership and how it can support #PaxSilica objectives. The U.S welcomes more industry partnerships like these to the table!

For nearly 7 years there have been no direct commercial flights between the U.S. and Venezuela. Under President Trump we're changing that today. Flights between Miami and Caracas restored.

Nations should get into the business of doing business together. Thrilled to be joined by 36 Member States for the launch of the U.S. Trade Over Aid Initiative at the New York Stock Exchange. Let’s get to work. @CommerceGov @EconAtState @NYSE

Le président Trump a accueilli les astronautes d’Artemis II dans le bureau ovale après leur voyage historique autour de la Lune, un moment exceptionnel pour les États-Unis et le monde ! 🇺🇸🚀

Congratulations to Morocco on becoming the 64th signatory to the Artemis Accords – guidelines for peaceful space exploration and use for the 21st century and beyond! Read more: state.gov/releases/offic…

Excellent meeting this afternoon with my friend Nasser Bourita, the highly respected and insightful Foreign Minister of Morocco. We discussed a wide range of bilateral, regional, and global issues, and I reaffirmed US recognition of Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara and support for Morocco’s Autonomy Proposal as the basis for a just and lasting solution. I was delighted to witness Morocco’s accession as the 64th member of the Artemis Accords, which promote responsible space 🚀 exploration. Our two nations have been friends for almost 250 years, and I’m honored to reaffirm that friendship here in Morocco. 🇺🇸🤝

AMERICAN HEROES! 🇺🇸🚀 President Trump welcomes the incredible Artemis II astronauts to the Oval Office after their historic trip around the Moon, an epic moment for our nation!

Great to be back at the Googleplex and catch up with @sundarpichai. From Al to quantum computing and autonomous cars, American innovation is setting the pace for the next era of technology — and U.S. leadership in this race has never mattered more! 🇺🇸

I was honored to travel to Tirana to advance @POTUS’ energy agenda and join PM @ediramaal to participate in a signing ceremony of a historic deal between Albania, Venture Global and Aktor LNG USA on a 20-year U.S. LNG agreement. This $6B commitment strengthens energy security—and national security—across the entire region. We are proud to build on the excellent work of @SecretaryBurgum , @SecretaryWright and the National Energy Dominance Council. When the United States, Albania, and Greece work together, this region is more connected, more secure, and more prosperous. 🇺🇸 🇦🇱 🇬🇷

Bringing together UN Member States, the private sector, and international organizations, the Trade Over Aid initiative will facilitate business partnerships that promote economic growth through free market policies. @CommerceGov @EconAtState @DFCgov @NYSE usun.usmission.gov/ambassador-mic…

Assistant Secretary Orr moderated a panel on “Pro-Business Reforms to Catalyze Investment" at the @NYSE during the launch of @USUN’s Trade Over Aid Initiative. A/S Orr: “Strengthening property rights and ensuring the sanctity of contract are the basic building blocks of economic prosperity.  We promote them not because they are magic, self-regulating, or represent the supposed triumph of ‘neoliberalism’ or anything like that. We promote them because they are what civilized nations do.”