Secretary of State Marco Rubio chaired the inaugural meeting of the Economic Diplomacy Action Group (EDAG) on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. Established two years ago during the Biden administration, the committee is composed of federal agency leaders tasked with shaping the direction of U.S. economic statecraft.

The group aims to advance U.S. foreign policy priorities, with a particular emphasis on maintaining American leadership in artificial intelligence (AI). This meeting marks a significant step in coordinating economic diplomacy efforts across federal agencies to support the U.S. economy and its global standing.

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