The release of the “America First” investment policy memorandum on Feb. 21 was a glimpse into the Trump administration’s approach to foreign investment oversight, particularly for the Committee on Foreign Investment in the...more
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has taken significant steps to institutionalize national security within its regulatory framework through the creation of the Council on National Security (CNS). Chaired by Chairman...more
President Donald Trump on Feb. 21, 2025, issued a National Security Presidential Memorandum (NSPM) titled "America First Investment Policy," outlining the administration's priorities regarding inbound and outbound...more
Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI) refers to a situation where a foreign entity has the power to directly or indirectly influence the management or operations of a company. FOCI can result from legal means like...more
On February 21, 2025, President Trump published a National Security Presidential Memorandum outlining his administration’s views on foreign investment and substantial changes to current regulatory regimes. The...more
On February 21, 2025, President Trump issued his America First Investment Policy (the “Policy”) that has the potential to drastically alter cross border investments, particularly those involving the United States and the...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