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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“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

Amazon and other web platforms have made e-commerce account for 21.8% of all U.S. retail purchases, according to the Department of Commerce.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 19, 2026

"We've received notice that the Department of Commerce has lifted export controls on Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5," Anthropic posted on X. "We'll begin restoring access tomorrow."

From Barron's ● Jul. 1, 2026

This I thought wise, particularly if I became head of the Department of Commerce and Labor.

From Under Four Administrations From Cleveland to Taft by Oscar S. Straus