Department of Commerce

American  

noun

1. the department of the U.S. federal government that promotes and administers domestic and foreign commerce. DOC

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Department of Commerce Cultural  

1. A department of the federal executive branch whose responsibilities include management of the census and the United States Patent Office. Through a variety of bureaus and agencies, such as the Industry and Trade Administration and the Office of Minority Business Enterprise, the Department of Commerce works to promote American business interests at home and abroad.

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In 2025, following multiple complaints that condo buildings’ master policies were either being cancelled or not renewed, Missouri’s Department of Commerce and Insurance told insurers to avoid doing so.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 18, 2026

“Our consumers, our manufacturers, our blueberry growers, and more will all continue to pay the price,” Sen. Susan Collins, the Republican from Maine, wrote to the Department of Commerce in December.

From Salon ● Aug. 18, 2026

The Department of Commerce rule aims to reduce reliance on China and secure critical materials needed for the U.S. defense industry.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026

AFP has contacted OpenAI, the White House and the US Department of Commerce for comment on the Axios report.

From Barron's ● Jul. 8, 2026

The Department of Commerce issues the licenses for all private and commercial stations and sends its inspectors to keep an eye on whatever comes under their control.

From Walter and the Wireless by William F. (William Frederick) Stecher