Foreign Legislation
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The Uncertain Fate of the H200: China Sales in the Crossfire
The Trump administration has authorized Nvidia to sell its H200 AI chips to China, with a new mechanism designed to allow the government to capture a portion of the profit from the sales. However, the path forward for these exports remains precarious, facing regulatory challenges in both Beijing and Washington.
New EU Proposals Set to Purge Chinese Tech from ICT Supply Chains
The European Commission has unveiled an overhaul of its cybersecurity laws that grants Brussels the power to ban "high-risk" technology vendors from the market, potentially excluding Chinese firms in tech sectors.
House Bill Seeks Congressional Veto Power Over Advanced Chip Sales to China
In a direct challenge to executive authority on technology exports, a new bill has been put forward by two Democrats in the House of Representatives, aiming to tighten control over advanced chip exports to China. This came after reports indicated that the Trump administration would allow the sales of some
U.S. Legislators Introduce Bill To Raise Tariffs on Chinese Imports
Reps. Jared Golden (D-ME) and Greg Steube (R-FL) have introduced the Secure Trade Act, a bill that raises tariffs on imports, including from China, and expands federal scrutiny of foreign investments.
New U.S. Budget Bill Would Repeal De Minimis Exemption
As the U.S. Senate and House work to agree on wide-ranging federal budget legislation, it looks increasingly likely that the final version will repeal the $800 de minimis duty exemption that was enacted in 2015, going a step further than the Trump administration's previous executive action
Texas Law Targeting Chinese Investment Now in Force
In response to concerns about a Chinese company's purchase of land near a military base, the state of Texas has enacted a new law that restricts investment from China and other foreign adversaries.
Trump Administration Scraps Biden AI Rule and Issues New China Chip Curbs
In a recent development, the U.S. Department of Commerce rescinded the Biden-era AI Diffusion Rule, and announced new guidance to tighten chip-related export controls related to China.