Don Graves

Next time you make it to the D, make sure to visit @DetroitSip in the @Live6Alliance neighborhood for great coffee, smoothies and more. Jevona Watson has built a really inviting space!

When it comes to real predictive accuracy, best to stick with the professionals at NOAA. Have a safe, sunny and ICE-free Groundhog Day! noaa.gov/heritage/stori…

We know through painful experience that freedom is never voluntarily given by the oppressor, it must be demanded by the oppressed.” From “Letter From Birmingham Jail,” April 16, 1963

As the Administration continues to rewrite (and weaken) our natsec and economic security policies around our strategic competition with China, @NGirishankar and @csis continue to pose the right questions and provide useful guidance on a path forward. csis.org/analysis/turni…

The Department of Commerce, through the strategy outlined in The Decisive Decade, aims to protect Americans against emerging threats, now and in the future, by promoting inclusive and innovation-supporting economic policies that advance the common good. commerce.gov/sites/default/…

Trade among the US, Mexico & Canada hit ~$2T last year—making North America the world’s most integrated region. Yet uncertainty around USMCA’s future looms. We’ll explore a stable, forward-looking trade policy @TheLBJSchool. Open to public—register: lnkd.in/exPABtY

“Traditionally, national security has been about reducing threats; now, the Trump administration seeks to profit from them.” Read Don Graves, Jr., and Aroop Mukharji on the monetization of U.S. security: foreignaffairs.com/united-states/…

.@LeaderJohnThune: Two crises. One vote. End the lockout and protect healthcare for all Americans. Open the government today. 1/6

So great to see my brilliant former colleagues sharing the stage on these important issues. Export Controls to Secure U.S. Innovation featuring Matthew Borman | Bet... youtu.be/4_-5NMV6Sw0?si… via @YouTube

I was pleased to join Diane Macedo on ABC News Live this morning to talk about Trump tariffs and the economy. #TariffsAreTaxes abcnews.go.com/US/video/tarif…

ICYMI: Don Graves (@dgravesjr), former Deputy Secretary of @commercegov and Georgetown University Institute of Politics and Public Service Fellow, was the opening speaker at the Joint Center's first convening of the year entitled The Wealth Agenda: Seizing the Moment for Black Economic Advancement. Learn more about the event: jointcenter.org/the-wealth-age…

The 20th class of Fellows is here! Students had the opportunity to meet and hear from them at our open house this evening. Office hours begin next week! Apply for their Student Strategy teams: bit.ly/Spring2025SST

I traveled to communities across America & witnessed how @CommerceGov helps Americans not just get by but lead lives of dignity.  Commerce has made us safer, more successful, and better prepared to handle the challenges and opportunities ahead. commerce.gov/news/press-rel…

Thank you to every team member at @CommerceGov. They have worked tirelessly over the past four years to ensure that the American Dream is within reach for every American community. commerce.gov/news/press-rel…

The role of government is to support and protect its people, and to make sure that everyone who has a hope and a dream also has the opportunity to turn that dream into a life of dignity. michiganchronicle.com/don-graves-leg…

Thank you, @SecRaimondo, for your outstanding leadership at @CommerceGov. There has never been a Commerce Secretary who has accomplished more than @SecRaimondo.

As the first Economic Growth Coordinator for Puerto Rico, I've seen how the Biden-Harris Administration's efforts have put the archipelago on a path toward economic prosperity. Here's a summary of the actions we've taken towards lasting economic security commerce.gov/news/blog/2025…

The Biden-Harris Administration, @CommerceGov, and @USMBDA are committed to ensuring Jewish business and entrepreneurs have access to the resources and opportunities needed to grow their business. jewishpress.com/news/business-…

What I value most about @DepSecGraves is his fundamental decency and compassion. He’s smart, determined, and an incredible leader. I couldn’t have asked for a better partner in this Administration.

Once a frontier exclusive to explorers, space is now an indispensable part of our economy. I take pride in the extraordinary work the Commerce Department has done to advance American space commerce. Read my op-ed in full @SpaceNews_Inc: spacenews.com/space-to-grow-…