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Unpacking the U.S. Sanctions Reversal on Syria: Implications and Future Outlook

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Key Takeaways: - Executive Order 14312 revokes the six executive orders that formed the foundation of the Syrian Sanctions Program, terminates the national emergency underlying those executive orders and waives and relaxes...more

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

President Trump Issues Executive Order Lifting Longstanding Sanctions on Syria

On June 30, 2025, President Trump issued Executive Order 14312 (“E.O. 14312” or the “E.O.”) titled “Providing for the Revocation of Syria Sanctions,” which terminates, effective July 1, 2025, the longstanding U.S. sanctions...more

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Cozen Currents: Are Trump and MAGA One in The Same?

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“Famously the author of “The Art of the Deal,” President Donald Trump considers himself more of a dealmaker than an ideologue. He sees the world as zero sum and aims to gain maximum leverage. As a result, he’s not as wedded...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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Mexico Creates Specialized General Agency on Criminal Organizations

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Mexico's Official Gazette of the Federation (Diario Oficial de la Federación) published a decree to reform and add provisions to the Internal Regulations of the Ministry of Finance and Public Credit (SHCP), establishing the...more

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

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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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

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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

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Compliance Tip of the Day: Standing at the Turning Point

Welcome to “Compliance Tip of the Day,” the podcast where we bring you daily insights and practical advice on navigating the ever-evolving landscape of compliance and regulatory requirements. Whether you’re a seasoned...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

Braumiller Law Group, PLLC

Hot Topics in International Trade - April 2025 - Security for New Bitcoin Strategic Reserve

New Bitcoin Strategic Reserve: On March 7, 2025, the White House hosted a Digital Assets Summit to celebrate the creation of a Bitcoin Strategic Reserve and a Digital Assets Stockpile by an Executive Order titled,...more

Torres Trade Law, PLLC

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

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

The Tax Implications of Trump’s Recent Executive Actions

President Donald Trump has issued a series of executive orders with significant tax implications. The moves underscore the administration’s commitment to influencing tax policies, regulatory frameworks and trade practices as...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

Latest Sanctions Developments: Venezuela, Russia, and Yemen

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The Trump administration continues to ramp up sanctions on Venezuela and Yemen's Houthis, while sending mixed signals about its intentions with respect to Russia. We provide brief updates on these three areas, following up...more

Guidepost Solutions LLC

Mexican Cartels as Foreign Terrorist Organizations: A New Era of Risk for Global Businesses

On January 20, 2025, President Trump issued an executive order titled “Designating Cartels and Other Organizations as Foreign Terrorist Organizations and Specially Designated Global Terrorists.” This directive instructs the...more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

New Administration Outlook: Trump Administration Transforms U.S. Policy on Digital Assets

The Trump Administration has embarked on a fundamental shift on how the United States approaches digital assets—in marked contrast with the Biden Administration's policies—likely changing the prospects of the crypto market in...more

Cozen O'Connor

Cozen Currents: Shock and Awe

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“While Republicans have taken unified control of the federal government, President-elect Donald Trump is going to lean heavily on an expansive use of executive power from his first day back in the Oval Office as he has...more

Moore & Van Allen PLLC

The AI Executive Order: What’s Happened and What’s Coming Up… 

Last week, the White House issued an update on President Biden’s October 30, 2023 Executive Order on the Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence (the “AI EO” or “EO”). The update detailed...more

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