On April 23, the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) announced its initiation of investigations into the national security effects of imports of critical minerals and medium/heavy trucks, parts for such goods, and their...more
4/28/2025
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Executive Orders ,
Imports ,
International Trade ,
Investigations ,
National Security ,
Section 232 ,
Supply Chain ,
Tariffs ,
Transportation Industry ,
U.S. Commerce Department
On April 17, 2025, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) issued its final notice of action in its investigation into China’s unfair practices affecting the shipbuilding and maritime logistics sectors. According...more
On April 15, 2025, the Trump Administration issued an Executive Order (EO) directing the Secretary of Commerce to initiate an investigation under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 (Section 232), to determine...more
On April 14, 2025, the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) released draft Federal Register notices soliciting public comments in two previously unannounced investigations into the national security impacts of imported...more
On April 2, 2025, the President announced the imposition of reciprocal tariffs on goods imported into the United States from a broad range of countries at an initial 10% rate. Higher rates for specific countries were...more
On April 2, 2025, President Trump announced reciprocal tariffs on imports into the United States, with a minimum 10% tariff applied to imports from most sources with limited country and product carveouts as discussed below,...more
Background: From 2018 to 2019, the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) conducted an investigation under Section 232 into the national security effects of U.S. automotive imports. In its February 17, 2019 report in the...more
Policymakers and technologists have expressed concern that DeepSeek, a Chinese AI company with connections to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and the potential to share user data with China Mobile, could be putting U.S....more
On February 21, 2025, President Trump signed a National Security Presidential Memorandum (NSPM) announcing an “America First Investment Policy” focused on promoting foreign investment in the United States from allies and...more
2/25/2025
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China ,
Foreign Adversaries ,
Foreign Direct Investment ,
Foreign Investment ,
Investment ,
National Security ,
PRC ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Technology Sector ,
U.S. Treasury
On February 13, 2025, President Trump signed a Presidential memorandum announcing the “Fair and Reciprocal Plan” for implementing reciprocal tariffs on countries that impose import duties on goods from the United States. The...more
2/14/2025
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EU ,
International Trade ,
Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) ,
Tariffs ,
Trade Relations ,
Trump Administration ,
U.S. Commerce Department ,
Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices ,
US Trade Policies ,
USTR
President Trump signed three Executive Orders imposing additional duties on goods from Canada, Mexico, and China, pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). According to a White House fact sheet, the...more
2/5/2025
/ Canada ,
China ,
Country of Origin ,
Customs and Border Protection ,
Executive Orders ,
Export Controls ,
Foreign Trade Zones ,
Imports ,
International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) ,
International Trade ,
Mexico ,
National Security ,
Retaliatory Tariffs ,
Supply Chain ,
Tariffs ,
Time Extensions ,
Trump Administration
On February 1, 2025, President Trump signed three Executive Orders imposing additional tariffs on goods from Canada, Mexico, and China, pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). The President cited...more
This alert was originally published on January 21, 2025, and updated on January 22, 2025, to reflect President Trump’s comments that additional 10% tariffs may be imposed on China on February 1. On January 20, 2025,...more
1/22/2025
/ America First Trade Policy ,
Canada ,
China ,
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) ,
Export Controls ,
Foreign Investment ,
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) ,
International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) ,
Mexico ,
National Security ,
OMB ,
Section 232 ,
Section 301 ,
Social Media ,
Tariffs ,
TikTok ,
Trade Relations ,
Trump Administration ,
U.S. Commerce Department ,
U.S. Treasury ,
United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) ,
USTR
On January 13, 2025, the U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) announced an interim final rule (IFR) that modifies and expands export controls on advanced computing integrated circuits (IC) and...more
1/20/2025
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) ,
Compliance ,
Data Centers ,
ECCNs ,
Export Administration Regulations (EAR) ,
Export Controls ,
Final Rules ,
Interim Final Rules (IFR) ,
International Trade ,
National Security ,
National Security Agency (NSA) ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Technology Sector ,
Trump Administration
As the second Trump Administration officially takes office, significant shifts in international trade and national security policies are already imminent. This webcast will explore the administration’s priorities, anticipated...more
As President-Elect Trump’s second Administration begins in January 2025, businesses face a critical juncture with potential shifts in regulatory focus across industries and sectors including artificial intelligence,...more
11/13/2024
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Chevron Deference ,
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Data Privacy ,
Department of Defense (DOD) ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
Ethics ,
Federal Contractors ,
Federal Election Commission (FEC) ,
Healthcare ,
International Trade ,
National Security ,
Presidential Elections ,
Regulatory Reform ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) ,
Trump Administration ,
USTelecom
The United States Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) recently published three new regulatory actions easing administrative burdens under the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) associated with...more
11/1/2024
/ Aerospace ,
Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) ,
Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) ,
ECCNs ,
Export Administration Regulations (EAR) ,
Export Controls ,
ITAR ,
National Security ,
NATO ,
U.S. Commerce Department ,
US State Departments ,
USML
On September 13, 2024, the White House announced that it will take several steps to crack down on use of the “de minimis exemption” for imports of unsafe and unfairly traded goods. The de minimis exemption currently allows...more
9/26/2024
/ Anti-Dumping Duty ,
Biden Administration ,
Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) ,
Counterfeiting ,
Countervailing Duties ,
Customs and Border Protection ,
De Minimus Doctrine ,
Forced Labor ,
Health and Safety ,
Importers ,
Imports ,
Proposed Rules ,
Section 301 ,
Tariffs
Please join us for a forward-looking panel discussion as our experts analyze the potential geopolitical and national security shifts following the U.S. presidential election. Whether under a Trump or Harris Administration,...more
9/18/2024
/ Business Strategies ,
Foreign Policy ,
Geopolitical Risks ,
Global Dealmaking ,
Global Economy ,
Government Agencies ,
Legislative Agendas ,
National Security ,
Presidential Elections ,
Public Policy ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Trade Policy ,
Webinars
The past two presidential administrations have seen major shifts in U.S. trade policy impacting all aspect of the digital ecosystem, from trade in physical technology products to new initiatives limiting data flows. Join...more
The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) recently issued two proposed rules that substantially increase the scope of controls under the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) applicable to...more
On August 2, 2024, the U.S. Department of Commerce (the Department) determined that the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (Vietnam) continues to function as a non-market economy (NME) and will continue to be treated as such for...more
The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS or the Committee) recently released the public version of its Annual Report to Congress for the calendar year 2023. The report shows an increasing emphasis on...more
On July 8, the U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that would expand the jurisdiction of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) to review...more
An August 4 deadline is fast approaching for comments to the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that was issued June 21. The NPRM will restrict, for national security purposes, specific...more
7/16/2024
/ Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Covered Transactions ,
Cybersecurity ,
Executive Orders ,
Foreign Nationals ,
Intelligence Services ,
Investment ,
Investment Funds ,
Popular ,
PRC ,
Semiconductors ,
U.S. Treasury