Trade and Manufacturing Monitor
Commerce Publishes Long-Awaited Changes to AD/CVD Regulations
On September 20, 2021, the U.S. Department of Commerce (“Commerce”) published a final rule codifying numerous changes – both substantive and procedural in nature – to certain portions of the body of regulations…
OFAC Targets Corruption In Bulgaria With Designation of Influential Individuals and Companies
Yesterday, the Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) announced sanctions against three prominent Bulgarian individuals and 64 related companies for corruption. The designations are the largest action in the history…
COVID-19 Accountability Act - New Potential Sanctions on China
Earlier this week, the COVID-19 Accountability Act was introduced in the Senate and the House by Rep. Senator Lindsey Graham and Rep. Doug Collins respectively. While the text of the draft legislation is not yet…
FEMA Issues New Rule Requiring Approval for Exports of Certain Personal Protective Equipment
On April 10, 2020, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) issued a temporary final rule (TFR), pursuant to the Defense Protection Act (DPA) and related authorities [1], to require explicit approval for exports…
CFIUS to Cover More Foreign Investments in U.S. Companies
Companies outside the U.S. contemplating purchases of U.S. business (and potential U.S. acquisition targets) are continuing to parse the Department of the Treasury’s two proposed regulations continuing implementation…