In recent days, the Biden administration’s reliance on export controls to curb China’s AI advancements has come under increasing scrutiny, particularly following the release of China’s DeepSeek R1 chatbot. This development raises concerns that prior U.S. restrictions have failed to slow China’s progress while potentially undermining U.S. global competitiveness in AI hardware and computing ecosystems. … Continue Reading
On December 17, 2024, American Active Anode Material Producers, a trade association consisting of domestic manufacturers of certain active anode materials, filed petitions with the US Department of Commerce (DOC) and the US International Trade Commission (ITC) seeking the imposition of antidumping (AD) and countervailing duties (CVD) on imports of such materials from China. The … Continue Reading
President-elect Trump’s foreign policy is beginning to take shape, based on pre-inaugural diplomacy and his appointments to date. Uncertainties abound, from unexpected world events—such as a sudden regime change in Syria—to Trump’s mercurial nature, the congressional confirmation process, and how his team settles into producing policy.… Continue Reading
According to reports originally from Bloomberg News, President Joe Biden is preparing to issue an executive order (EO) aimed at prohibiting US adversaries from accessing US personal data. While the draft is subject to change, the draft EO reportedly targets “highly sensitive” data, including genetic and location information, and would bar foreign adversaries from obtaining … Continue Reading
In recent years, the U.S.-China bilateral relationship has hit historic lows, marked by notable events like the Chinese spy balloon incident in February and former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan in 2021. However, there is reason for optimism as we have witnessed a significant shift in dynamics over the past few … Continue Reading
On Wednesday, September 20, the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Trade held a long-anticipated hearing titled “Reforming the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) to Safeguard U.S. Supply Chains and Combat China.” In their separate opening statements, both Subcommittee Chairman Adrian Smith (R-NE) and Subcommittee Ranking Member Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) highlighted the evolving landscape of … Continue Reading
On August 9, 2023, U.S. President Joe Biden signed an Executive Order (“EO”) titled “Addressing United States Investments in Certain National Security Technologies and Products in Countries of Concerns,” mandating the establishment of an outbound investment regulatory regime. The EO mandates that the Treasury Department, in coordination with other agencies, issue regulations to establish a … Continue Reading
This report provides a snapshot of the U.S. Executive Branch priorities via daily schedules and the prior day’s press releases. POTUS’ Schedule* 10:00 a.m. EDT – THE PRESIDENT receives the Presidential Daily Briefing | Oval Office 3:30 p.m. EDT – THE PRESIDENT delivers remarks on lowering costs for hardworking Americans | East Room… Continue Reading
This report provides a snapshot of the U.S. Executive Branch priorities via daily schedules and the prior day’s press releases. POTUS’ Schedule* 9:30 a.m. EDT – THE PRESIDENT receives the Presidential Daily Briefing | The White House 1:45 p.m. EDT – THE PRESIDENT delivers remarks on protecting consumers from hidden junk fees and putting more … Continue Reading
This report provides a snapshot of the U.S. Executive Branch priorities via daily schedules and the prior day’s press releases. POTUS’ Schedule* 10:00 a.m. EDT – THE PRESIDENT departs the White House en route to Joint Base Andrews 10:30 a.m. EDT – THE PRESIDENT and The First Lady depart Joint Base Andrews en route to … Continue Reading
This report provides a snapshot of the U.S. Executive Branch priorities via daily schedules and the prior day’s press releases. POTUS’ Schedule* 10:00 a.m. EDT – THE PRESIDENT and THE FIRST LADY depart New Castle, Delaware, en route to the White House 11:05 a.m. EDT – THE PRESIDENT and THE FIRST LADY arrive at the … Continue Reading
This report provides a snapshot of the U.S. Executive Branch priorities via daily schedules and the prior day’s press releases. POTUS’ Schedule* 11:00 a.m. EDT – THE PRESIDENT receives the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office 2:00 p.m. EDT – THE PRESIDENT delivers remarks on actions to help families access care, support care workers and family … Continue Reading
This report provides a snapshot of the U.S. Executive Branch priorities via daily schedules and the prior day’s press releases. POTUS’ Schedule* 9:30 a.m. EST – THE PRESIDENT receives the Presidential Daily Briefing | The White House 11:30 a.m. EST – THE PRESIDENT awards the Medal of Honor to Ret. U.S. Army Colonel Paris Davis … Continue Reading
This report provides a snapshot of the U.S. Executive Branch priorities via daily schedules and the prior day’s press releases. POTUS’ Schedule* 8:05 a.m. EST – THE PRESIDENT departs New Castle, Delaware en route the White House 8:55 a.m. EST – THE PRESIDENT arrives at the White House… Continue Reading
Last night, President Joe Biden stood before a joint session of the 118th Congress to give his State of the Union address. The President set forth his vision for the coming two years, and he tried again to appeal to those who disagree with his policies or are otherwise unhappy with the direction of the … Continue Reading
This report provides a snapshot of the U.S. Executive Branch priorities via daily schedules and the prior day’s press releases. POTUS’ Schedule* 9:00 a.m. EST – THE PRESIDENT receives the Presidential Daily Briefing 8:25 p.m. EST – THE PRESIDENT departs the White House en route the United States Capitol… Continue Reading
This report provides a snapshot of the U.S. Executive Branch priorities via daily schedules and the prior day’s press releases. POTUS’ Schedule* 8:30 a.m. EST – THE PRESIDENT receives the Presidential Daily Briefing | The White House 1:00 p.m. EST – THE PRESIDENT departs the White House en route Joint Base Andrews… Continue Reading
This report provides a snapshot of the U.S. Executive Branch priorities via daily schedules and the prior day’s press releases. POTUS’ Schedule* 7:30 a.m. EST – THE PRESIDENT receives the Presidential Daily Briefing | The White House 9:25 a.m. EST – THE PRESIDENT departs the White House en route Joint Base Andrews… Continue Reading
On August 4, 2022, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), as the Chair of the Forced Labor Enforcement Task Force (FLETF), formally published the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) Entity List. The Entity list is a consolidated register of the four lists required to be developed and maintained pursuant to Section 2(d)(2)(B) of the UFLPA. … Continue Reading
Note: Our next report will circulate in September, after the summer break. Amid the global food crisis, the Russian Federation (Russia) and Ukraine reached an agreement that was signed in Turkey to allow Ukraine’s grains to ship to global markets; Ukraine awaits sign from the United Nations (UN) that ship passage is guaranteed for the … Continue Reading
This report provides a snapshot of the US Executive Branch priorities via daily schedules and the prior day’s press releases. POTUS’ Tuesday Schedule* 4:00 a.m. EDT (10:00 a.m. local) – The President meets with Chancellor Olaf Scholz of Germany, President Emmanuel Macron of France, and Prime Minister Boris Johnson of the United Kingdom on the … Continue Reading
The United States (US) and United Kingdom (UK) continued to impose sanctions against Russia over the first two weeks of May, while the European Union (EU) continued its debate over another sanctions package. The US Congress also continues to debate a new $40 billion assistance package for Ukraine. The UK introduced legislation that would bring … Continue Reading
