Foreign Legislation
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U.S. Senators Propose Legislation to Create China Grand Strategy Commission
A bipartisan group of U.S. Senators has introduced legislation that would "establish a China Grand Strategy Commission tasked with developing a comprehensive whole-of-government approach for how the United States should address the economic, security, and diplomatic challenges posed by China."
White House Official Comments on CHIPS Act and Outbound Investment Screening
At an event last Friday, a White House official offered some comments on the CHIPS Act and the outbound investment screening mechanism that has been in the news recently, both of which aim at maintaining U.S. technological advantages over China. The goal is to maintain an "absolute advantage&
U.S. Legislation Requiring Notification of Foreign Subsidies in Mergers Passes House
Last week, the House of Representatives passed an antitrust bill that includes a provision requiring notification of foreign subsidies by companies who are merging.
Republican Members of Congress Introduce Legislation to Sanction YMTC, Other Chipmakers
Last week, two Republican members of Congress introduced legislation that would impose sanctions on Yangtze Memory Technologies Co. (YMTC) and other Chinese chipmakers.
Procurement Bans on Goods, Services from Chinese-Government Linked Companies May Start Proliferating in U.S. States
U.S. state level laws that prohibit purchases from companies owned or operated by the Chinese government may start proliferating, as several states have moved forward with their laws and a national conservative organization is pushing them. An example from earlier this year is legislation enacted in the state of
Florida Governor Takes Actions against Chinese Cyber, Investment Threats
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has announced several actions related to the activities of Chinese companies in Florida, including on data practices and land purchases.
China Raises WTO Concerns Related to U.S. Electric Vehicle Tax Credit
A spokesperson for China's Ministry of Commerce has raised concerns about the discrimination against foreign products that is part of the electric vehicle tax credits in the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).