Effective January 15, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) added 37 China-based companies to the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) Entity List, marking the single largest expansion of the UFLPA Entity List since its creation in 2022. Included in the additions is a large supplier of critical minerals, as well as one of
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BIS seeks comments on a proposed rule prohibiting transactions involving Chinese and Russian vehicle connectivity system hardware and software
The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) is seeking comments on a proposed rule that would prohibit transactions involving Vehicle Connectivity System (VCS)[1] hardware and covered software designed, developed, manufactured, or supplied by persons owned by, controlled by, or subject to the jurisdiction of China (including Hong Kong) or Russia. Comments will be due…
U.S. to continue Section 301 tariffs, adding or increasing tariffs on China’s high-tech “new three”
On May 14, the Office of U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) published its report on the four-year review of the Section 301 tariffs on Chinese-origin goods first imposed in 2018. The report concludes that the tariffs have been effective, but China has not yet eliminated the technology transfer-related acts, policies, and practices at issue in the…