Economic Diplomacy Action Group to Convene First U.S. Meeting
Secretary of State Marco Rubio will host the first meeting of the Economic Diplomacy Action Group (EDAG) in the United States to shape U.S. economic policy and advance foreign policy priorities, including American leadership in AI.
Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, July 14, 2026 —
The United States will host the inaugural meeting of the Economic Diplomacy Action Group (EDAG) on its shores. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to lead the proceedings.
The formation and first meeting of the EDAG in the U.S. signify a concentrated effort to shape the nation’s economic policy. This initiative aims to advance key foreign policy priorities for the United States.
A significant focus area for the group’s agenda is the advancement of American leadership in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI). The EDAG’s discussions are expected to address strategies for maintaining and expanding U.S. influence in this rapidly evolving technological sector.
The group’s mandate extends to broader economic diplomacy, suggesting a coordinated approach to how economic tools and foreign policy objectives will intersect. The specific details of the agenda, participant list beyond Secretary Rubio, and the exact dates and location of the meeting within the United States were not immediately available.
The establishment of the EDAG underscores a commitment to leveraging economic statecraft to achieve national goals on the international stage. Further details regarding the group’s operational structure and its long-term objectives are anticipated.
Story summarized from the original created by Ryan Mancini on thehill.com, see more information here.
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