On February 21, the Trump Administration released the America First Investment Policy (the memo or memorandum). The wide-ranging memo formally targets investment from the People’s Republic of China, including Hong Kong and Macau (collectively, the PRC), in sensitive U.S. sectors, modifies aspects of the Committee for Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) process, and proposes new restrictions on outbound investment. Continue Reading America First Investment Policy Sets Sights on China

Faith Dibble
Faith Dibble counsels clients as they navigate the complex regulations associated with a global marketplace. She advises clients on international trade and complex cross-border transactions, investigations, and regulatory and compliance matters relating to U.S. national security.
Haas Automation Agrees to Pay More Than $2.5 Million to Settle Sanctions and EAR Violations
On January 17, the Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and the Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) announced that Haas Automation Inc. (Haas) agreed to settle potential civil liability related to multiple violations of the Ukraine-/Russia-related Sanctions Regulations and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Continue Reading Haas Automation Agrees to Pay More Than $2.5 Million to Settle Sanctions and EAR Violations
Update on Tariffs: Vigorous Enforcement Likely Amidst Uncertainty
In the roughly four weeks since his inauguration, President Trump has announced then paused tariffs on Canada and Mexico, expanded tariffs on steel and aluminum, and suggested introducing reciprocal tariffs on the rest of the world. Continue Reading Update on Tariffs: Vigorous Enforcement Likely Amidst Uncertainty
International Trade Enforcement Roundup – December 2024

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International Trade Enforcement Roundup – November 2024

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International Trade Enforcement Roundup – October 2024

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International Trade Enforcement Roundup – September 2024

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Insight on U.S. Foreign Investment Regulations for ABA Business Law Today
We recently authored an article for Business Law Today offering insight into a proposed amendment to the operations of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS), the interagency committee that reviews foreign investment in the United States for potential national security implications.Continue Reading Insight on U.S. Foreign Investment Regulations for ABA Business Law Today
International Trade Enforcement Roundup – Summer 2024

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International Trade Enforcement Roundup – April 2024

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