Trump Administration Adds Chinese Genomics Company to Forced Labor Blacklist
Yesterday, the Trump administration announced additions to the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) Entity List, targeting a Chinese genomics company and related entities.
Trump Administration Call for Negotiations, Not Tariffs on Robotics / Wind Turbine Imports
Recently, the Trump administration completed two Section 232 investigations, one on robotics and machinery, the other on wind turbine products. In both cases, the administration found that national security was threatened by these imports, but called for negotiations rather than the immediate imposition of tariffs.
FCC Blocks Two Devices Tied to Huawei
Last week, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) took action to prevent two devices (a dashboard camera and a wireless video transmitter) from being marketed or sold in the United States.
AI Giant Anthropic Details Regulatory Hurdles, Rising U.S.-China Tech Rivalry in IPO Filing
Artificial intelligence company Anthropic filed for an initial public offering in the United States this week, and its registration statement reveals deep exposure to geopolitical tensions, supply chain vulnerabilities, and regulatory hurdles. The statement offers a glimpse into how rising national security scrutiny and global regulatory shifts are reshaping the
Beijing Publishes Draft for Trade Secret Protection
China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) unveiled draft regulations this week aimed at penalizing foreign entities that misappropriate Chinese trade secrets.
U.S. Court Grants Alibaba Injunction in Chinese Military Company Designation Case
A U.S. court has granted Alibaba's motion for a preliminary injunction against the Trump administration's designation of the company as a "Chinese military company."
Transcript Now Available for Hearing Related to Chinese Compliance with WTO Commitments
The U.S. Trade Representative's Office (USTR) has posted a transcript of the recent hearing it held on China's compliance with its WTO commitments.