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The Trump Administration secured over $10 billion in critical mineral deals across five countries in October alone, targeting supply chain diversification away from China. The U.S. currently imports over 50% of 46 nonfuel...more
Critical minerals are essential for clean energy technologies. Demand for critical minerals is accelerating as countries race to secure energy supplies. Securing sufficient and sustainable critical minerals to meet...more
We're delighted to share our Knowledge team's insights on the most important legal changes affecting the Industrials sector around the globe....more
Importers who have paid tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) should take immediate steps to preserve their eligibility for potential refunds. Multiple lawsuits are currently...more
It is crucial for trade compliance teams to stay informed and stay agile as trade negotiations between the U.S. and China continue and new risks emerge. ACI's 7th Conference on China Trade Controls is the only trade...more
Welcome to Industrials Regulatory News and Trends. In this regular bulletin, DLA Piper lawyers provide concise updates on key developments in the industrials sector to help you navigate the ever-changing business, legal, and...more
The IEA’s 2025 Global Critical Minerals Outlook reveals a market at a crossroads: While demand for energy transition and other minerals continues to surge, investment and supply diversification are not keeping pace....more
A Q&A with Adrienne Braumiller, and Olivia Van Pelt. Question 1: How are you advising businesses in your jurisdiction when protecting themselves from the impact of trade wars and sanctions, and what strategies can...more
As President Trump and President Xi Jinping prepare for high-stakes talks following the breakdown of the May Geneva trade agreement, China’s tightening grip on critical mineral exports—especially graphite, rare earths, and...more
If I heard it once, I’ve heard it a thousand times, China is the sourcing capital of the world. I’ve also repeated this statement at least 400+ times in many conversations over the years regarding global trade. China, it’s...more
On April 24, 2025, the Trump Administration issued an Executive Order aimed at fast-tracking deep-sea mining. ...more
The Trump Administration has formally launched three separate national security investigations under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 including on: 1) imports of semiconductors (including downstream electronic...more
In the past five years, the acceleration of the energy transition, geopolitical pressures and political volatility have brought critical minerals to the fore. Energy security now extends to the reliable and adequate supply of...more
Africa’s rich natural resources are playing a central role in the global energy transition. In a StoneTurn panel discussion, Advance in Africa, hosted by Partner Sarah Keeling, Alpha Sierra Founder Andrew Sekandi shares key...more
With a renewed focus on domestic energy production and regulatory reform, the incoming administration signals significant shifts in U.S. energy and climate priorities. The incoming Trump Administration will prioritize...more
On December 3, 2024, the Chinese Ministry of Commerce announced strict export restrictions on “dual-use” technologies. Dual-use technologies are those that are developed for civilian markets but also have military utility or...more
The new financing initiative aims to enhance collaboration amongst export credit agency and development finance institutions to support financing for critical mineral projects....more
China has strengthened its control over rare metals. Following the implementation of export license administration on germanium and gallium effective August 1, 2023, and on antimony effective September 15, 2024, China has...more
The 2024 U.S. presidential election is shaping up to be one of the most uncertain and unpredictable in history. The future and overall success of the U.S. Department of Energy's once-in-a-generation clean energy investments...more
Good afternoon! This is Akin’s newsletter on climate change policy and regulatory developments, providing information on major climate policy headlines from the past week and forthcoming climate-related events and hearings...more
Chris Taufatofua, Partner, Vinson & Elkins, explains how technology innovation to identify alternatives to critical minerals can accelerate the wider energy transition. The accelerating rate of climate change and the...more
Reliable supplies of critical raw materials are essential for the green transition and to ensure the competitiveness of key national industries. The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) in the US and the European Union’s Critical...more
In June 2024, China's premier Li Qiang (the head of government and the second most senior Chinese government official) visited Australia, marking the first time in seven years that a Chinese premier has visited the country....more
As reported in our previous client alert, on May 14, 2024, President Biden announced that he directed his Trade Representative to increase tariffs under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 (Section 301) on a wide range of...more
The Cozen Lens- •A second Trump administration would likely include both familiar faces from his first term and newcomers, but a lack of institutional guardrails means that former President Trump’s personnel choices will be...more