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The FCC’s National Security Mandate: The Rise of the Council on National Security

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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

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AI and Tech under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act: Key Restrictions, Risks, and Opportunities

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On July 4, 2025, President Trump signed “The One Big Beautiful Bill Act” into law. While much attention has focused on the bill’s rejection of a proposed 10-year federal ban on state and local artificial intelligence (“AI”)...more

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Navigating the One Big Beautiful Bill Act: A Practical Guide

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On July 4, 2025, H.R. 1 — the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (the OBBBA) was enacted into law. We discussed the version of the bill that passed in the House in May (the House bill) in our previous update. On July 1, the Senate...more

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FCC Adopts Several National Security Measures

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At its May open meeting, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) implemented three distinct regulatory measures aimed at protecting domestic communications networks and equipment from threats posed by hostile foreign...more

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Key Provisions of the One Big Beautiful Bill (H.R.1) Related to Foreign Ownership and Foreign Supply (FEOC)

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Applicable Limitations on Tax Credits under Sections 48E, 45Y, and 45X: The below summary describes provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill that were passed by the House and are currently under consideration in the...more

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Big Beautiful Bill Means Big Cuts for Clean Energy Manufacturers

On March 20, 2025, House Republicans passed the “Big Beautiful Bill” (BBB) as part of H.R. 1, a sweeping legislative package that includes dramatic rollbacks of many of the clean energy tax credits established under the...more

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Key Changes to the DRC Mining Code: A New Era for Investors and National Development

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The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), home to some of the world’s richest deposits of cobalt, copper, and other critical minerals, enacted major revisions to its Mining Code in March 2018. These reforms marked a significant...more

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Implications of new FEOC restrictions on clean energy tax credits

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On May 12, 2025, the House Ways and Means Committee reported out a significant tax reconciliation bill, known as the “One, Big, Beautiful Bill.” While the bill aims to extend and enhance several provisions from the 2017 Tax...more

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Political risk insurance: safeguarding global supply chains amidst geopolitical tensions?

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Political risk insurance (PRI) is a specialised form of insurance designed to protect investors and businesses from the risk of loss to their investments as a result of government action. There may be certain circumstances...more

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House advances 'One Big Beautiful Bill': Implications of new FEOC restrictions on clean energy tax credits

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On May 12, 2025, the House Ways and Means Committee reported out a significant tax reconciliation bill, known as the “One, Big, Beautiful Bill.” While the bill aims to extend and enhance several provisions from the 2017 Tax...more

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UK-India Free Trade Agreement: A New Era for Bilateral Trade and Investment

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The May 6, 2025 conclusion of the UK-India Free Trade Agreement (the “FTA”) marks a defining moment in the economic and strategic partnership between India and the United Kingdom....more

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A Tale of Two Industries: Indonesia’s Local Content Requirements

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The Indonesian government’s approach towards local content requirements in two industries – telecommunication devices and renewable energy – underscores its need for investment and illustrates how different standards may be...more

Rothwell, Figg, Ernst & Manbeck, P.C.

Fedtrade® Podcast – Adam Boltik, New Hampshire Department of Business and Economic Affairs – SelectUSA Spotlight

The Fedtrade® podcast recently interviewed Adam Boltik, Program Manager for the Office of International Commerce of the State of New Hampshire Department of Business and Economic Affairs, as part of our SelectUSA Investment...more

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Ontario Moves to Fast Track Mining, Expand Discretion Over Tenure

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On April 17, 2025, the Ontario government introduced Bill 5, called the Protect Ontario by Unleashing Our Economy Act, 2025 (Bill 5), an extensive legislative proposal aimed at accelerating resource development and reducing...more

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President Trump’s Tariffs Announcement and their Impact on Mexico

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On April 2, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump announced his tariff policy for numerous countries. In the case of Mexico, exported products that comply with the USMCA regulations are exempt from tariffs, which are...more

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Podcast - The "I" in FOCI and AI: Innovation, Intelligence, Influence

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In the 20th episode of "Are We All Clear? Facilitating Security Clearances," host Molly O'Casey is joined by John Metz, a product manager at Agile Defense, and Antonia Tzinova, the head of Holland & Knight's CFIUS and...more

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The Big Bang? European Commission unveils proposals to support surge in defence spending, reduce reliance on third countries

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On 19 March 2025, the European Commission unveiled new draft measures to help Member States ramp up defence spending by 2030 among mounting concerns about Europe's security. The proposals reflect a renewed push to coordinate...more

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[Podcast] Rev Up! Connected Vehicles: New National Security Law with Major Impact on Connected Vehicles and the Auto Supply Chain

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The topic is connected vehicles and the automotive supply chain and specifically how a new law that became effective on March 17, 2025, has major implications for automakers, auto suppliers, and investors and dealmakers doing...more

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[Event] 11th National Conference on CFIUS - April 24th - 25th, Washington, DC

Determine how the new administration will affect CFIUS practitioners and how the committee will continue its enforcement practices at ACI’s 11th National Conference on CFIUS. ​Don’t miss your best opportunity to hear how your...more

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[Podcast] Peeling Back the Bruising History of the Banana Trade

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Join hosts Diana Shaw and Tatiana Sainati as they explore the fascinating and dark history of the banana trade in the latest episode of Wicked Coin. From the entrepreneurial spirit of Minor Cooper Keith in the late 1800s to...more

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Le gouvernement canadien met à jour les Lignes directrices sur l’examen relatif à la sécurité nationale des investissements

Dans un contexte de tensions commerciales sans précédent entre le Canada et les États-Unis, le gouvernement fédéral canadien (le « gouvernement ») a publié, le 5 mars 2025, une mise à jour des Lignes directrices sur l’examen...more

Rothwell, Figg, Ernst & Manbeck, P.C.

Fedtrade Podcast – Michel Belval, President of AmCham Quebec – SelectUSA Spotlight

The Fedtrade® podcast recently interviewed Michel Belval, President of the Quebec Chapter of The American Chamber of Commerce in Canada (AmCham Quebec), as part of our SelectUSA Investment Summit Spotlight series. With seven...more

Rothwell, Figg, Ernst & Manbeck, P.C.

Fedtrade Podcast – Jeff Smith, COO of Factum Global – SelectUSA Spotlight

The Fedtrade® Podcast recently interviewed Jeffrey Smith, Chief Operating Officer at Factum Global, as part of our SelectUSA Investment Summit Spotlight series. Factum Global is an international consulting firm that...more

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Des fournisseurs américains exclus des marchés publics en raison des tarifs douaniers

Le 4 mars 2025, le premier ministre de l’Ontario a annoncé, avec prise d’effet immédiate, que toutes les sociétés établies aux États-Unis seront exclues du processus des marchés publics de la province tant et aussi longtemps...more

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Canada Revises its National Security Review Guidelines for Investments

Amidst unprecedented trade tensions with the United States, on March 5, 2025, the Government of Canada (Government) released updated Guidelines on the National Security Review of Investments (Guidelines) under the Investment...more

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