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State Department Economic Affairs

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State Department Economic Affairs

@EconAtState

Official @StateDept account: Coordinating U.S. economic statecraft under @UnderSecE — because economic security is national security.

Washington, DC

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Joined November 2010

State Department Economic Affairs
@EconAtState
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We are pleased to welcome Dr. Greg Autry as Senior Advisor for Space in the Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs! Dr. Autry brings deep expertise in space policy and innovation to support U.S. leadership in space diplomacy. 🚀🇺🇸
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State Department Economic Affairs
@EconAtState
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Proud to celebrate U.S. innovation! Congrats to U.S. @APEC ASPIRE Prize winner Hannah Kerner and runner-up Rohith Krishna for their groundbreaking work in AI and science. Hannah will represent the U.S. at the international APEC competition. 🇺🇸 Learn more:
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State Department Economic Affairs
@EconAtState
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We welcome the European Union, Germany, and Greece to Pax Silica. Advanced mobile communications. AI. Critical minerals. These aren't just capabilities, they're the building blocks of economic sovereignty. A positive-sum partnership of nations committed to remaining competitive
Under Secretary of State Jacob S. Helberg
@UnderSecE
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The European Union, Germany, and Greece signed the Pax Silica Declaration, bringing advanced mobile communications, AI, and critical mineral capabilities into our growing network. This is what collective economic security looks like. Not dependency. Not vulnerability.
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State Department Economic Affairs reposted
U.S. Embassy Paramaribo
@USEmbassyParbo
Jun 23
Ahead of #SEOGS2026, U.S. State Dept. Principal Deputy A/S Hugo Yon met with Suriname's Minister of Oil, Gas & Environment Patrick Brunings. U.S. companies are already driving Suriname's $10.5B GranMorgu project — and we're committed to growing that partnership as Suriname's 2028
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State Department Economic Affairs reposted
U.S. Embassy Paramaribo
@USEmbassyParbo
Jun 23
U.S. State Dept. Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Hugo Yon is in town for #SEOGS2026! He met with Suriname FM Bouva to advance U.S.-Suriname commercial and security cooperation. The U.S. is Suriname's largest trading partner — here to grow that relationship!
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State Department Economic Affairs
@EconAtState
Jun 23
The United States welcomed The Netherlands as the sixteenth signatory to the Pax Silica Initiative. The Netherlands is a global leader in photolithography — a capability at the heart of advanced chip production and the AI revolution reshaping our world. Economic security IS
Under Secretary of State Jacob S. Helberg
@UnderSecE
Jun 23
Today, the Kingdom of the Netherlands joins the Pax Silica Initiative as our 16th partner. We are deciding who we trust to build our chips, power our AI, and secure the technologies that will define the future. The Netherlands is a global leader in advanced and emerging
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Under Secretary of State Jacob S. Helberg
@UnderSecE
Jun 23
Article
The Digital Sovereignty Trap 
The U.N. wants every nation to build its own AI stack. It is the surest way to stay a generation behind. By U.S. Under Secretary of State for Economic Affairs Jacob Helberg These days, few words...
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State Department Economic Affairs reposted
The White House
@WhiteHouse
Jun 22
Investing in American quantum leadership like never before. President Trump signs executive orders on quantum, supercharging a national effort in innovation in quantum technologies, ensuring national security and continuing American growth in a critical industry. 💻🇺🇸
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State Department Economic Affairs reposted
Under Secretary of State Jacob S. Helberg
@UnderSecE
Jun 22
Replying to @UnderSecE
America is leading the world in AI diplomacy. We’re protecting AI’s intellectual property and sensitive technology while driving innovation that will keep America prosperous for years to come.
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Under Secretary of State Jacob S. Helberg
@UnderSecE
Jun 22
Replying to @UnderSecE
Competitive market policies like accelerated permitting and tax liberalization have created unprecedented economic growth under the Trump Administration—fostering innovation, strengthening American businesses, and driving economic growth.
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Under Secretary of State Jacob S. Helberg
@UnderSecE
Jun 22
Replying to @UnderSecE
Technological advancement has never led to mass unemployment. Stifling it has. AI will create jobs and growth for the American economy for generations to come.
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State Department Economic Affairs reposted
Under Secretary of State Jacob S. Helberg
@UnderSecE
Jun 22
Replying to @UnderSecE
AI isn’t just an economic story, it’s a strategic one. It is redefining power on the world stage. Pax Silica secures the minerals, chips, energy, and compute that AI runs on.
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State Department Economic Affairs reposted
Under Secretary of State Jacob S. Helberg
@UnderSecE
Jun 22
Replying to @UnderSecE
Free markets breed innovation and growth. Overregulation stifles it. On @AmOptimistShow, I discuss the challenges and opportunities facing European economies.
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