FTC, Canadian Law Enforcement Agencies Cooperate on Public Outreach to Combat Cross-Border Fraud
As it celebrates Fraud Prevention Month, the Federal Trade Commission is joining with consumer protection and law enforcement agencies from the United States and Canada to engage in public outreach…
Imposing Sanctions on Actors Supporting Kremlin-Directed Disinformation Efforts
The United States is today designating two individuals and two entities for providing services to the government of Russia in connection with a foreign malign influence campaign. The Department of…
Launch of Foreign Ministry Channel for Global Health Security
The launch of the Foreign Ministry Channel for Health Security on March 14 comes in the wake of the devastating COVID-19 pandemic – the most disruptive pandemic in the last…
Deputy Secretary Campbell’s Meeting with Danish Permanent Secretary Tranholm-Mikkelsen
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell met with Danish Permanent Secretary Jeppe Tranholm-Mikkelsen yesterday in Washington. Deputy Secretary Campbell and Permanent Secretary…
Vision for Adapted Crops and Soils Expansion in Guatemala during High-Level Economic Dialogue
At the American Chamber of Commerce on the margins of the High-Level Economic Dialogue held in Guatemala, the United States announced a new collaboration that will expand the Vision for…
Joint Statement on South Sudan
The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States, Norway, and the United Kingdom on South Sudan. Begin Text: Following recent senior-level visits from…
Deputy Secretary Campbell’s Trip to Japan and Mongolia
Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell will travel to Japan and Mongolia, March 19-23. This will be Dr. Campbell’s first overseas trip as Deputy Secretary and will underscore the United…
FTC Sends More Than $10 Million in Refunds to Consumers Harmed by Real Estate Investment Training Scheme
The Federal Trade Commission is sending more than $10 million in refunds to consumers who paid for a real estate investment training program that allegedly made empty promises about earning…
FTC to Hold Virtual Informal Hearing on April 24, 2024 As Part of its Review of the Proposed Rule Prohibiting Junk Fees
The Federal Trade Commission will hold a virtual informal hearing on April 24, 2024, on its proposed Rule on Unfair or Deceptive Fees, commonly known as junk fees. During the…
Inaugural Plenary Meeting of States Endorsing the Political Declaration on Responsible Military Use of Artificial Intelligence and Autonomy
The United States is pleased to host the inaugural plenary meeting of States endorsing the Political Declaration on Responsible Military Use of Artificial Intelligence and Autonomy. We and our partners…