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Navigating the CFIUS Fast Track Program

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In May 2025, the Treasury Department, as chair of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS), announced a new “fast track process to facilitate greater investment in U.S. businesses from ally and partner...more

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FinCEN Targets Three Mexico-Based Financial Institutions with Sanctions Under New Authority to Address Money Laundering Associated...

On June 25, 2025, FinCEN issued its first orders under the 2024 FEND Off Fentanyl Act (FOFA), imposing special measures against three Mexican financial firms—CIBanco S.A., Institución de Banca Múltiple (CIBanco), Intercam...more

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Treasury’s Latest Moves: Fast-Track for Foreign Investors & Outbound AI Investment Inquiry

The U.S. Department of the Treasury (“Treasury”) has been active in the context of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States’ (“CFIUS”) and the Outbound Investment Security Program (“OISP”). The main updates...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

Trump Administration Issues Broad Sanctions Relief for Syria, Effectively Lifting 14 Years of Comprehensive Economic Sanctions –...

On May 23, 2025, 10 days after President Trump announced his directive to lift U.S. sanctions on Syria during his visit to Saudia Arabia last month, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control...more

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CFIUS Announces Fast Track Pilot Program: How Foreign Investors Can Take Advantage

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The Department of Treasury announced a forthcoming Fast Track Pilot Program where foreign investors can register to streamline compliance with the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS). The goal of the...more

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The CFIUS “Fast-Track” Pilot Program: Why You (Probably) Can Ignore This Space

On May 8, 2025, the U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury) announced that it will create a “fast-track pilot program” for certain foreign investors. The stated goal of the program is to streamline investment reviews by...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

New “Fast-Track” Announced for Foreign Investment Approval

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On May 8, the Treasury Department announced a plan to introduce a new Known Investor portal as a key component of the “fast-track” process for investments by U.S. allies and partners under review by the Committee on Foreign...more

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CFIUS Announces Fast Track Pilot Program for Certain Investors

On May 8, 2025, the U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury) announced plans to establish a “fast-track” review process for the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS). This initiative implements a key...more

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Piloting a "Fast Track" at CFIUS: New Process for Foreign Investors Expected Soon

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On May 8, 2025, the U.S. Department of the Treasury, which leads the interagency Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS), announced plans to establish a fast-track process for foreign investors, including...more

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U.S. Treasury announces fast track pilot program for foreign investment reviews

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Key takeaways U.S. Treasury to establish a “fast track” foreign investment review process. It will include a “Known Investor” portal that allows the submission of information in advance of filing with Committee on Foreign...more

Holland & Knight LLP

Treasury Department Announces Fast-Track Pilot Program for Foreign Investors

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The U.S. Department of the Treasury on May 8, 2025, announced its intent to launch a fast-track process to facilitate greater investment from allied and partner sources. The process will include the launch of a "Known...more

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U.S. Treasury Department Announces Intent to Launch Fast Track Program to Streamline CFIUS Reviews for Certain Foreign Investors

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On May 8, 2025, the U.S. Treasury Department announced its intent to launch a Fast Track Pilot Program designed to streamline the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States ("CFIUS") review process for certain...more

Husch Blackwell LLP

Week Sixteen in Trade

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In its FAQs, U.S. Custom and Border Protection (CBP) clarified the exemption from reciprocal tariffs for goods subject to steel/aluminum Section 232 duties under HTSUS 9903.01.33. CBP clarified that the exemption only applies...more

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Deputy Treasury Secretary Provides Key Insights Into CFIUS and Outbound Policy Direction

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Potential policy changes could offer opportunities for CFIUS filers in low-risk transactions while introducing added challenges for transaction parties linked to sensitive countries....more

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America First Investment Policy Restricts Adversaries and Welcomes Investment from Allies

On February 21, 2025, President Trump issued a memorandum titled "America First Investment Policy" (the “Policy”), outlining new measures to shape U.S. investment policy. Though the Policy makes it clear that the United...more

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Review of International Trade Enforcement in the U.S., E.U., and UK in 2024 and What to Expect in 2025

This is the final in our 2025 Year in Preview series examining important trends in white collar law and investigations in the coming year. Throughout 2024, enforcement of international trade laws continued to gather pace...more

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

President Trump Issues “America First Investment Policy”

On February 21, 2025, the White House released a memorandum titled, “America First Investment Policy” (the Memorandum). The Memorandum describes how this Administration plans to address U.S. national security risks stemming...more

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

Trump Administration’s America First Investment Policy to Bring Changes to CFIUS and Outbound Investment Reviews

Below is a summary of some of the measures identified in the Policy, and some suggestions for what foreign and domestic investors should be considering as this goes into effect....more

Holland & Knight LLP

America First Investment Policy

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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

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President Trump’s “America First” Investment Policy Memorandum

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On February 21, 2025, President Trump issued a National Security Presidential Memorandum titled “America First Investment Policy,” outlining several key strategies aimed at enhancing U.S. national and economic security...more

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White House Releases “America First Investment Policy” Memo Outlining President Trump’s Approach to Foreign Investment

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On February 21, President Trump issued the “America First Investment Policy” National Security Presidential Memorandum (“NSPM”) which outlines the Administration’s approach to foreign investment in the United States. The NSPM...more

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President Trump Issues America First Investment Policy Refocusing CFIUS and Outbound Investment Approach

On February 21, 2025, President Trump issued the America First Investment Policy Memorandum, which emphasizes the U.S. commitment to a strong, open investment environment while reshaping the U.S. government’s policy towards...more

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White House Increases Scrutiny on Foreign Investors: Why FOCI Is a Concern for International Businesses

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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

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President Trump Announces “America First Investment Policy” to Promote Investments from Allies and Enhance Restrictions on China

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On February 21, 2025, President Trump signed a National Security Presidential Memorandum (NSPM) announcing an “America First Investment Policy” focused on promoting foreign investment in the United States from allies and...more

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Real Estate Transactions Come Under Increased National Security Scrutiny

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As geopolitical tensions rise and the post-Cold War global order continues to fray, national security has experienced a renewed policymaking focus. The most prominent areas in this regard have been critical technology...more

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