Gina Raimondo is confirmed as commerce secretary.
Gov. Gina Raimondo of Rhode Island was known for introducing a centrist agenda that included training programs, fewer regulations and reduced taxes for businesses.Credit.Kayana Szymczak for The New York Times
March 2, 2021
The Senate on Tuesday confirmed Gina Raimondo, a former governor of Rhode Island and a former venture capitalist, as the next secretary of commerce.
A moderate Democrat with a background in the financial industry, Ms. Raimondo is expected to leverage her private and public sector experience to oversee a sprawling bureaucracy that is charged with both promoting and regulating American business.
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email Gina Raimondo’s Focus as Commerce Secretary: Inequality, Jobs and Climate Change
Commerce secretary nominee Gina Raimondo, the governor of Rhode Island, said in her Senate confirmation hearing Tuesday that she will focus on job creation with an eye on climate change and workers.
Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo, President Joe Biden’s nominee to lead the Department of Commerce, began her confirmation hearings before a Senate committee Tuesday. In them, she laid out her priorities for the role, including addressing inequality, investing in manufacturing and tackling climate change.
Bidenâs Commerce Pick Vows to Combat China and Climate Change
While Gina M. Raimondo had tough words for China, she drew criticism from Republicans for her refusal to commit to continuing a Trump-era policy related to Chinese telecom firm Huawei.
Gina Raimondo testified remotely during her nomination hearing on Tuesday.Credit.Jonathan Ernst/Reuters
Jan. 26, 2021
WASHINGTON â Gina M. Raimondo, President Bidenâs nominee to be the next commerce secretary, told lawmakers on Tuesday that she planned to help American communities bounce back from coronavirus, aggressively enforce trade rules to combat unfair Chinese practices and leverage the governmentâs power to mitigate climate change if confirmed.