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Commerce Seeks Comments on UAS Imports in New Section 232 Investigation

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On July 16, 2025, the U.S. Department of Commerce published a Federal Register notice soliciting public comments on an investigation into the national security impacts of imported unmanned aircraft systems (UAS or drones) and...more

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Trump Administration Initiates Section 232 Investigations on Polysilicon and Unmanned Aircraft Systems

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On July 14, 2025, the US Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) announced the initiation of investigations into the effects on US national security of (i) imports of polysilicon and its derivatives, and...more

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Beyond the Fine: Executive Lessons in Export Compliance from the AOS Settlement

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The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) recently announced a $4.25 million settlement with Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Incorporated (AOS) for 15 violations of the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). This case isn’t...more

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FCC Opens Foreign Ownership Proceedings for Comment, Advancing National Security Focus

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The public comment period is now open for two Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) proceedings proposing new rules related to foreign ownership of FCC authorization holders. Both proceedings are part of the...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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How the FCC’s Public Notice on Connected Vehicle Technologies Could Reshape the Agency’s Covered List

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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has proposed adding certain connected vehicle technologies to its list of equipment and services covered By Section 2 of the Secure Networks Act – an unprecedented step that, if...more

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FCC Proposes to Add Certain Connected Vehicle Technologies to the Covered List

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The Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC or Commission) Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau (Bureau) and Office of Engineering and Technology (OET) have published a Public Notice seeking input on adding certain...more

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FCC Bans “Bad Labs” Connected to Foreign Adversaries, Seeks Comment on Additional Restrictions for Equipment Authorization Program

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Continuing its efforts under Chairman Brendan Carr’s leadership to safeguard United States communications infrastructure from foreign threats, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) adopted an Order and...more

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Trump Administration Rescinds Biden’s AI Diffusion Rule

Two days before its scheduled effective date, the Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) announced the rescission of the Biden administration’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) Diffusion Rule on May 13....more

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AI diffusion rule rescinded; policy guidance for advanced integrated circuits and commodities issued

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The U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) announced on May 13, 2025, its plans to rescind the Artificial Intelligence Diffusion Framework (the Rule), the Biden-era regulation that imposed a...more

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BIS Rescinds Its AI Diffusion Rule and Issues Compliance Guidance Regarding Advanced Computing Items

The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) issued a series of significant updates affecting export controls on advanced computing integrated circuits (ICs), artificial intelligence (AI)...more

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Commerce Rescinds AI Diffusion Rule, Releases Other Guidance Involving Overseas AI Chips

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On May 13, 2025, the Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) officially rescinded the Framework for Artificial Intelligence Diffusion (“AI Diffusion Rule”), that was published during the last week of...more

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Onshoring Pharma Ops: Reading Recent EO and Policy Tea Leaves

Recently, underscoring a commitment to national security, the White House and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued separate communications that aim to bolster domestic drug manufacturing while tightening oversight of...more

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BIS Issues Long-Awaited FAQs on the Connected Vehicles Rule — But Questions About the Scope of the Rule Still Remain

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On April 28, the US Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) published the long anticipated Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding the January 16 Information and Communication Technology and Services...more

Guidepost Solutions LLC

Unlocking Opportunity: Navigating the New Data Center Validated End User Program

Recently, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) published a significant interim final rule (IFR) that has created both challenges and exciting opportunities for these operators. This IFR...more

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New Restrictions on Vehicle Connectivity Systems and Automated Driving Systems with Links to China and Russia

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On January 16, 2025, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) introduced significant changes to 15 CFR Part 791 focused on mitigating national security risks associated with information and communications technology and...more

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Inside New Commerce Tech Restrictions: Mitigation Strategies

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The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security has issued the final rule that will determine how its Information and Communications Technology and Services regulations will work going forward....more

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[Event] Trade & Sanctions Compliance for the Oil and Gas Industry - May 21st - 22nd, Houston, TX

Between tariffs, tightening export controls, evolving sanctions, and ramped up enforcement, the cost and complexity of compliance is rising for oil and gas supply chains. ACI’s Trade & Sanctions Compliance for the Oil and...more

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Inside New Commerce Tech Restrictions: Key Risk Takeaways

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The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security has issued the final rule that will determine how its Information and Communications Technology and Services regulations will work going forward. Originally...more

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Commerce Seeks Comments on Section 232 Pharmaceutical Investigation

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Yesterday, April 16, 2025, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), a bureau within the U.S. Department of Commerce, published a “Notice of Request for Public Comments on Section 232 National Security Investigation of...more

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Trump Administration Initiates Section 232 Investigations on Pharmaceuticals and Semiconductors

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On April 14, 2025, the US Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) announced the initiation of investigations into the effects on US national security of imports of pharmaceuticals and pharmaceutical...more

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Who is Stacking the Chips: U.S. Commerce Department Launches Section 232 Investigation into Semiconductor Imports

On April 16, 2025, the Department of Commerce announced that it initiated an investigation on April 1, 2025, under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act, into imports of semiconductors, semiconductor manufacturing equipment...more

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As the (Customs and Trade) World Turns: April 2025

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Welcome to the April 2025 issue of “As the (Customs and Trade) World Turns,” our monthly newsletter where we compile essential updates from the customs and trade world over the past month. We bring you the most recent and...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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BIS Implements Additional Due Diligence Measures for Front-End Fabricators and Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test...

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This January 16 interim final rule by the US Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) imposes a broader license requirement on two types of parties: “front-end fabricators” and Outsourced Semiconductor...more

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