On August 21, 2026, the U.S. Department of the Treasury, Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued General License (GL) 61 and GL 62, respectively authorizing the provision of U.S. goods, technology, software, and services in support of telecommunications
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U.S. Government Announces Operation Economic Outcast Targeting Iran
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On August 24, 2026, the U.S. government announced “Operation Economic Outcast,” initiating a
CFIUS Releases 2025 Annual Report: Key Takeaways
The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS or the Committee) recently published its 2025 Annual Report, which provides information regarding transactions reviewed by CFIUS during 2025.[1] Key takeaways from the 2025 Annual Report are below.
FCC Adds Foreign-Produced Robotics, Power Inverters to Covered List; House NDAA Targets Foreign Adversary Humanoid Robots
On July 28, 2026, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) added foreign-produced “advanced robotic devices” and “power inverters” to the FCC’s Covered List, effectively barring covered equipment from receiving the FCC equipment authorizations necessary for most electronic devices to be imported,
Trump Administration Imposes New Section 301 Tariffs on 60 Trading Partners, New Section 338 Tariffs on Canada
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On July 23, 2026, the Trump administration announced new tariffs (Forced Labor Tariffs)
OFAC Continues Venezuela Sanctions Relief with Authorizations for Aircraft Safety, Earthquake Relief, and Easing of General License Governing Law Requirements
On June 18, 2026, the U.S. Department of the Treasury, Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued General License (GL) 59, authorizing the provision of goods, technology, software, or services relating to aircraft of Venezuela’s state-owned airline, Consorcio Venezolano
Venezuela’s Oil Reform Efforts: New Opportunities, Unanswered Questions – U.S. Investor Perspective
Over the last several months, Venezuela’s interim government has moved swiftly to reopen the country’s oil sector to private investment, amending the Organic Hydrocarbons Law and enacting implementing regulations just last week. There is little doubt that the reformed law
U.S. Government Removes Syria From List of State Sponsors of Terrorism
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On July 8, 2026, President Trump informed Congress of his administration’s intent to
U.S. Department of Agriculture Takes Next Step to Modernize AFIDA Filing Requirements and Strengthen Enforcement
On June 25, 2026, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) published a proposed rule (the Proposed Rule) that would significantly expand the scope and enforcement of the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act of 1978 (AFIDA), which requires foreign persons who
Department of Defense Adds Major Technology, Automotive, and Biotechnology Firms to 1260H Chinese Military Companies List
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On June 8, 2026, the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) published an updated