Trade Agreements
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Biden Administration Updates Framework for China-Related Investment Prohibitions and Expands the Scope of Restricted Chinese Companies06.15/Alert
Summary of the E.O.
On June 3, 2021, President Biden signed E.O. 14032 that alters the framework for restrictions on the purchase or sale of publicly traded securities of Chinese companies designated for military affiliations, but ultimately re-affirms the previous restrictions under E.O. 13959. These restrictions will continue to be applied to 31 entities previously sanctioned as well as 28 newly added companies. On the same day, the Department of Defense (DOD) independently released its annual list of Chinese military companies pursuant to recently enacted legislation.
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USTR to Review India’s Eligibility for Continued Preferential Tariff Access Under the GSP Program04.20/Blog
The United States Trade Representative announced it will review India’s eligibility to continue receiving treatment as a beneficiary country under the U.S. Generalized System of Preferences program. India is by far the largest beneficiary of the GSP program.
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Trump Administration Considering Use of IEEPA To Restrict U.S. Technology Transfer to China04.12/Blog
Reports suggest that the Trump Administration may declare an emergency under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to grant the CFIUS authority to review technology transfer transactions even where there is no transfer of “control.”
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Trump Administration Takes Action Following Section 301 Investigation03.23/Blog
President Trump’s latest directives regarding the USTR’s Section 301 investigation into China has wide-ranging implications for in-bound Chinese investment. Here’s what you need to know.
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Update on U.S. Investigation of China’s IP Practices01.08/Blog
The U.S. Trade Representative is expected to announce affirmative findings and remedy recommendations regarding China's alleged violation of Section 301(b)(1) of the Trade Act. What happens next?
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Reaching for a Rarely Used Tool to Probe China IP Practices11.14/Blog
President Trump has repeatedly express concern about China's trade practices, most notably its technology transfer requirements. Now the U.S. Trade Representative is employing a rarely used tool to investigate.
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China Updates New Industry Catalogue: PRC Reduces Regulatory Procedures for Foreign Investments Following its 2016 Reforms07.12/Alert
The National Development and Reform Commission and the Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China’s 7th updated version of the Catalogue of Industries for Foreign Investments, became effective July 28, 2017. The Catalogue opens various previously restricted industries to foreign investors (mainly in services, manufacturing and mining) and includes a “negative list” of industries that will require special pre-approval and examinations for foreign investments.