Howard Lutnick has been confirmed as Secretary of Commerce, while Jeffrey Kessler has been nominated for Under Secretary for Industry and Security. Both have more experience with trade policy and tariffs than with export...more
2/20/2025
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China ,
Executive Orders ,
Export Controls ,
International Trade ,
National Security ,
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Regulatory Freeze ,
Trade Relations ,
Trump Administration
On January 16, 2025, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) published the Final Rule, prohibiting the import of “vehicle connectivity system” (VCS) hardware (including connected vehicles integrating that hardware) and the...more
2/14/2025
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Automotive Industry ,
Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) ,
China ,
Export Controls ,
Final Rules ,
NPRM ,
Russia ,
Supply Chain ,
Trade Policy ,
U.S. Commerce Department
The November U.S. Presidential electoral campaign is in full swing. Since President Joe Biden ended his reelection bid and Vice President Kamala Harris secured the Democratic Party nomination, polls now show a tight race...more
9/11/2024
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Climate Change ,
Corporate Taxes ,
Economic Sanctions ,
EU ,
Export Controls ,
Foreign Corporations ,
Foreign Investment ,
Foreign Policy ,
Healthcare ,
Healthcare Reform ,
Imports ,
Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) ,
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) ,
Investors ,
Manufacturers ,
Presidential Elections ,
Russia ,
Semiconductors ,
Switzerland ,
Tariffs ,
Tax Reform ,
Trade Relations ,
US Trade Policies
The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has published proposed amendments to the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) that would significantly expand the scope of the export controls over...more
8/9/2024
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Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) ,
China ,
Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) ,
Due Diligence ,
Export Administration Regulations (EAR) ,
Export Controls ,
Facial Recognition Technology ,
ITAR ,
Military End Use ,
National Intelligence Agencies ,
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