The Commerce Secretary's office as it looked in the mid-20th century. The United States Secretary of Commerce (SecCom) is the head of the United States Department of Commerce. The Secretary serves as the principal advisor to the President of the United States on all matters relating to commerce.

Nov 19, 2024 · Donald Trump announced Cantor Fitzgerald CEO Howard Lutnick as his pick for secretary of the Department of Commerce on Tuesday, selecting his transition co-chair for a key role in an ...

4 days ago · The billionaire Wall Street CEO fielded questions about tariffs, China's AI progress, broadband access, allegiance to Trump and the revival of American mining and semiconductor production.

Gina Marie Raimondo (/ rəˈmɒndoʊ /; born May 17, 1971) is an American businesswoman, lawyer, politician, and venture capitalist who served from 2021 to 2025 as the 40th United States secretary of commerce.

Nov 19, 2024 · President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Howard Lutnick, head of brokerage and investment bank Cantor Fitzgerald and cryptocurrency enthusiast, as his nominee for commerce secretary.

Jan 24, 2025 · Trump’s Pick for Commerce Secretary Reveals Positions at More Than 800 Companies Howard Lutnick disclosed details of complex financial interests, holding at least $800 million in assets.

Gina M. Raimondo was sworn in as the 40th U.S. Secretary of Commerce on March 3, 2021, and served until January 20, 2025. As Secretary of Commerce, she is focused on a simple but vital mission — make America more competitive by spurring good-paying jobs, empowering entrepreneurs to innovate and grow, and advancing our economic and national security. She has championed President Biden’s ...

Nov 19, 2024 · President-elect Trump picked Lutnick, the CEO of investment bank Cantor Fitzgerald, to be his next Commerce Secretary.

Gina M. Raimondo serves as the 40th U.S. Secretary of Commerce and was sworn in by Vice President Kamala Harris on March 3, 2021. As Secretary of Commerce, she is focused on a simple but vital mission — to spur good-paying jobs, empower entrepreneurs to innovate and grow, and help American workers and businesses compete. ⇒ …

Nov 19, 2024 · As head of the Commerce Department, Lutnick “will lead our Tariff and Trade agenda, with additional direct responsibility for the Office of the United States Trade Representative,” Trump said.