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White House Seeks AI Progress Through De Minimis Regulation and Allocation of Federal Resources

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On July 23, President Trump announced efforts to position the U.S. at the forefront of the global artificial intelligence (AI) race. “Winning the AI Race: America’s AI Action Plan” details how the federal government will...more

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President Trump’s AI Action Plan: Key Insights

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The plan seeks to limit AI regulation at the federal and state level, encourages rapid development of AI infrastructure, and warns against ideological bias in models....more

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EPA Proposes Repeal of Legal Foundation for Greenhouse Gas Rules

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed a major shift in regulatory policy—to rescind the agency’s 2009 “Endangerment Finding” and to repeal all resulting emission standards for new motor vehicles and...more

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President Trump Orders Divestment of Jupiter Systems, Citing National Security Concerns

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On July 8th, 2025, President Trump issued an order (the “Order”) forcing divestment of U.S.-based Jupiter Systems (“Jupiter”) by its China-based parent company, Suirui Group Co., Ltd. (“Suirui”), more than five years after...more

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And Then There Were 10: Trump Admin Unwinds Suirui Group Co.’s Acquisition of Jupiter Systems

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On July 11, 2025, the Trump administration published an order forcing Suirui International Co., Limited—a Hong Kong company that is majority owned by Suirui Group Co., Ltd., a People’s Republic of China company—to unwind its...more

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IEEPA Tariffs to Remain Temporarily Despite Adverse Ruling; Aluminum and Steel Tariff Rate Increased

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On May 28, the U.S. Court of International Trade ruled that the tariffs imposed by President Trump under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) were unlawful. In the case of V.O.S. v. United States, the court...more

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Top Five Private Equity Investment Trends in US Energy: How Leading Private Equity Investors View Deal Opportunities Across the...

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This report draws insights from Troutman Pepper Locke attorneys and leading industry specialists to highlight the private equity investment trends currently reshaping the sector. The findings provide a picture of where...more

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Trump Looks to Increase U.S. Business Ties with Africa

President Donald Trump and members of his administration recently announced that the United States will host a U.S.-African Leaders Summit in September, planned just before the UN General Assembly in New York. This will be...more

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Navigating the New Steel and Aluminum Tariffs in the Construction Industry

President Donald Trump has announced new 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports into the United States. This measure is part of the administration’s strategy to protect national security and address trade imbalances. ...more

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US Assembly Offset for Section 232 Auto Tariffs and Tariff Stacking Guidance Introduced

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On April 29, President Trump issued a new proclamation, “Amendments to Adjusting Imports of Automobiles and Automobile Parts into the United States,” modifying Proclamation 10908 “Adjusting Imports of Automobiles and...more

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Protecting Your Bottom Line: Adjusting Supply Chain Contracts to Mitigate Tariff Impacts

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Recent shifts in international tariff policies have created significant uncertainty for US importers. As a buyer, revisiting your supply contracts now can help safeguard your business from unexpected costs and disruptions. ...more

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President Trump seeks Section 232 Investigation into Imports of Critical Minerals, Rare Earths and Derivative Products

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On April 15, 2025, President Trump directed the Secretary of Commerce to initiate an investigation under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 examining the threats to national security from imports of processed...more

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White House Releases List of Products Excluded From Reciprocal Tariffs

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On April 11, the White House released a Presidential Memorandum, “Clarification of Exceptions Under Executive Order 14257 of April 2, 2025, as Amended,” which exempts a list of semiconductors and electronics from reciprocal...more

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Executive Order Strengthens the Reliability and Security of the U.S. Electric Grid

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President Donald Trump issued an executive order (EO) on April 8, 2025, titled "Strengthening the Reliability and Security of the United States Electric Grid." The order marks a significant step in addressing the growing...more

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Status and Outlook for the U.S. Department of Energy's Loan Programs Office

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The Trump Administration is leveraging the U.S. Department of Energy's Loan Programs Office (LPO) as a strategic tool to catalyze private sector investment in energy infrastructure. This approach aims to enhance U.S....more

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The On-Ramp: An Autonomous, Connected, and Electric Mobility Newsletter - April 2025

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Welcome to The On-Ramp, the newsletter published by Venable’s Autonomous and Connected Mobility Team. The On-Ramp explores legal and policy developments in the world of autonomous and connected vehicles, smart infrastructure,...more

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Assessing Throughlines in the Trump Administration’s AI Regulatory Approach

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Securing American leadership on artificial intelligence (AI) is a top priority for the Trump Administration. Although changes brought by the Trump Administration are certain to result in regulatory changes across the federal...more

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Trump Administration Takes Next Step To Advance Domestic Mineral Production

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Continuing the administration’s strategy to enhance domestic mining and processing of minerals and to minimize the United States’ reliance on imports, on March 20, 2025, President Donald Trump issued Executive Order (EO)...more

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President Trump Issues Executive Order Calling on State and Local Governments to Support National Resilience

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The order prioritizes extensive policy reviews, the introduction of a National Resilience Strategy and National Risk Register, and increased reliance on state and local governments to strengthen national infrastructure....more

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Trump EO on Preparedness and Resilience Could Signal Major Shifts in Federal Role

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On March 19, 2025, the White House released Executive Order (EO) 14239, Achieving Efficiency Through State and Local Preparedness, which calls for a comprehensive review of and changes to many long-standing federal...more

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The Weekly Hill Update - March 2025 #3

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Below is this week’s congressional update by BakerHostetler’s Federal Policy team. We’ll continue to post in weeks when both chambers of Congress are in session....more

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Immediate Measures to Increase American Mineral Production (Trump EO Tracker)

Aims to bolster domestic mineral production by expediting permits, prioritizing mineral-rich federal lands, and reducing regulatory barriers to strengthen national security and economic stability. It also facilitates public...more

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Beyond the Executive Orders: Legislative Proposals to Strengthen the U.S. Critical Minerals Supply Chain

Critical minerals are the backbone of modern technologies and national security, powering everything from advanced semiconductors and electric vehicle batteries to missile guidance systems and renewable energy infrastructure....more

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Trump Administration’s “America First Investment Policy” Previews New Restrictions on Inbound and Outbound Investment

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On February 21, 2025, President Trump issued a new memorandum addressing both foreign investment into the United States and outbound investment by US persons. Without imposing immediate legal or regulatory changes, the...more

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America First Investment Policy Sets Sights on China

On February 21, the Trump Administration released the America First Investment Policy (the memo or memorandum). The wide-ranging memo formally targets investment from the People’s Republic of China, including Hong Kong and...more

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