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Multiple Trade Deals Reached as August 1 Deadline Nears

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Key Takeaways - As the August 1 deadline approaches, the U.S. has reached trade deals with several countries that lower U.S. tariff rates in exchange for increased market access and investments benefiting U.S. industries....more

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New US-DRC Minerals Dialogue Signals Long-Term Investment Potential

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The United States is advancing discussions toward a strategic minerals partnership with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). This initiative reflects Washington’s growing focus on securing reliable access to critical...more

Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

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

Hogan Lovells

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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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

White & Case LLP

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

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

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

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

Braumiller Law Group, PLLC

Hot Topics in International Trade - February 2025 - China’s Belt and Road Initiative, Building Global Infrastructure Regarding...

In 2024, China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) saw significant financial engagement. Preliminary data indicates that China invested approximately $92.4 billion in various projects across the 149 countries involved in the...more

Braumiller Law Group, PLLC

Hot Topics in International Trade - February 2025 - China’s Growing Influence in Latin America: Infrastructure Investments and...

China has significantly expanded its economic and geopolitical footprint in Latin America, particularly through the acquisition and development of critical infrastructure such as ports, airfields, and railways. This strategic...more

Braumiller Law Group, PLLC

Hot Topics in International Trade - February 2025 - Chinese Industrial Parks in Mexico, Mexico a Growing Hub for Chinese FDI (And...

As of now, the start of 2025, there are several Chinese industrial parks in Mexico, with notable examples including the Hofusan Industrial Park near Monterrey, which hosts manufacturing plants for ten Chinese companies. When...more

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

Canada-U.S. Trade with Tim Tierney, State of Vermont Department of Economic Development

The Fedtrade® Podcast recently interviewed Tim Tierney, Director of Business Recruitment and International Trade at the Vermont Department of Economic Development. The mission of the Vermont Department of Economic Development...more

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Mexican Government Announces Incentives in Support of Nearshoring

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On January 21, 2025, the Decree granting tax incentives in support of the national strategy known as “Plan Mexico,” to encourage new investments that promote dual training programs and innovation (Nearshoring Decree) was...more

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New President Offers Opportunities for Local and Foreign Investors

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On January 13th, 2025, President Sheinbaum presented the Mexico Plan (MP), which details tax incentives, provides for greater efficiency in administrative processes, and outlines investment goals for infrastructure related to...more

Mayer Brown

US China Trade Monthly - December 2024

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As global economic and geopolitical environments enter a new era, companies need to continuously develop and adjust their coherent global business strategies to secure and further expand business opportunities in all markets...more

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US Treasury Department Moves Closer to Implementing Outbound Investment Restrictions Through Latest Proposed Regulations

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On 21 June 2024, the Office of Investment Security of the US Department of the Treasury (Treasury) issued proposed regulations to implement President Biden’s August 2023 Executive Order on Addressing United States Investments...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Updates to the UK National Security and Investment Act

Key Points - Following our Alert last month addressing the United Kingdom Government’s intentions to improve the workings of the National Security and Investment Act 2021 (NSIA), the U.K. Government has now published two new...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

New Outbound Investment Restrictions Affect China, Semiconductors, Artificial Intelligence, and Quantum Computing

On August 9, 2023, President Biden issued an Executive Order (E.O.) ordering the issuance of outbound investment restrictions. This E.O. comes after nearly a year of anticipation (as we have documented on several occasions...more

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Africa Focus: Summer 2023

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Recent disruptions in the global food supply chains have highlighted Africa's urgent need to become self-sufficient in food production. Traditionally, the continent has turned to small-scale community-based agricultural...more

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The New Saudi Special Economic Zones

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On 14 April 2023, the Economic Cities and Special Zones Authority (ECZA) announced the launch of four special economic zones (SEZs) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (the Kingdom) to accelerate the diversification of the...more

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More U.S. Scrutiny of China-Related Investments and Exposure: White House Executive Order Signals Enhanced Scrutiny for Foreign...

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The U.S. government continues to increase scrutiny over certain foreign investments in the United States and critical supply chain security. On 15 September 2022, President Biden signed the “Executive Order on Ensuring Robust...more

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A First! President Hones Government’s Foreign Investment Review

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On September 15, President Biden announced the issuance of Executive Order (EO) 14083 to sharpen the focus of inbound investment screening by more formally tying the role of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

First-Ever Executive Order on CFIUS Highlights Biden’s National Security Priorities

On September 15, President Biden signed the first-ever Executive Order (E.O.) on CFIUS – the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States. While the E.O. does not substantively change CFIUS’s jurisdiction or the legal...more

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