Press Releases

USTDA Partners in Mozambique to Diversify Rare Earths Supply Chains
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Arlington, VA â€“ The U.S. Trade and Development Agency is strengthening America’s vital supply chains through support for a rare earths mining project in Mozambique. Today,…

USTDA-Backed Palau Hospital Relocation Contract Awarded to Hawaii-Based Firm
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Arlington, VA – The U.S. Trade and Development Agency is strengthening the U.S.-Palau partnership by funding the development of a new modern hospital in Palau.…

President Trump’s National Energy Dominance Council will host the Inaugural Indo-Pacific Energy Security Ministerial and Business Forum
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Principals from DOI, DOE, and EPA will travel to Tokyo to advance President Trump’s vision for American Energy Dominance March 14 -15, 2026 WASHINGTON, DC…

Palau Selects Trusted U.S. Digital Technology Providers Based on USTDA Technical Assistance Findings
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Arlington, VA – The U.S. Trade and Development Agency today announced that Palau’s national telecommunications provider, the Palau National Communications Corporation (PNCC), has selected trusted…

USTDA Advances U.S. Leadership in the Pacific Islands through Palau Airport Project
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Arlington, VA – The U.S. Trade and Development Agency is advancing American leadership in the Pacific Islands by supporting upgrades to critical aviation infrastructure at…

USTDA Brings U.S. Small Modular Reactor Technology to Strengthen Philippines Energy Security
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Arlington, VA – The U.S. Trade and Development Agency is accelerating the deployment of advanced U.S. nuclear technologies to the Philippines. USTDA announced funding for…

USTDA Deputy Director Hardy to Advance U.S. Infrastructure Interests in the Indo-Pacific
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Arlington, VA – U.S. Trade and Development Agency Deputy Director Thomas R. Hardy will travel to the Philippines, Palau, and Honolulu from February 14-24, 2026,…

USTDA Partners with Mongolia to Advance Secure, Direct Air Links
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Arlington, VA – The U.S. Trade and Development Agency is bolstering America’s strategic presence in the Indo-Pacific by advancing safe, secure and direct air connections…

USTDA Expands Efforts to Secure America’s Critical Mineral Supply Chains
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Arlington, VA – The U.S. Trade and Development Agency is taking new steps to increase America’s access to critical minerals and rare earth elements vital…

USTDA Announces Aviation Call for Proposals, New Programming in the Indo-Pacific
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Arlington, VA – The U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) today announced new initiatives to advance the shared aviation infrastructure priorities of the United States…

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