United States trade policy

Momentus Receives Draft National Security Agreement

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Friday, May 14, 2021
Engineering, Satellite, Air, Technology, Aerospace, Transport, Manufacturing, Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States, United States trade policy, Mass surveillance, National Security Agency, Government, Federal government of the United States, National security, Momentus, Stable Road, MOMENTUS, STABLE ROAD

b'Momentus Inc. (\xe2\x80\x9cMomentus\xe2\x80\x9d or the \xe2\x80\x9cCompany\xe2\x80\x9d), a U.S. commercial space company that intends to offer transportation and other in-space infrastructure services, today announced that it received a draft National Security Agreement (NSA) from the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS).

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  • b'Momentus Inc. (\xe2\x80\x9cMomentus\xe2\x80\x9d or the \xe2\x80\x9cCompany\xe2\x80\x9d), a U.S. commercial space company that intends to offer transportation and other in-space infrastructure services, today announced that it received a draft National Security Agreement (NSA) from the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS).
  • The draft NSA specifies CFIUS\xe2\x80\x99s proposed requirements to resolve its national security concerns about the foreign ownership and control of Momentus.
  • The Company voluntarily filed for CFIUS review to enable CFIUS and its member agencies to scrutinize any and all records of Momentus, and proactively proposed a U.S. national security mitigation plan intended to resolve the national security concerns that CFIUS and its member agencies have raised.\n"The receipt of the draft NSA follows three months of extensive work by the Momentus and SRAC teams," said Momentus President Dr. Fred Kennedy.
  • "The agreement will build on the mitigation plan that we shared with the Department of Defense and other CFIUS member agencies back in February.

Prominent National Security and International Trade Lawyer Joins Latham

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Tuesday, May 4, 2021
Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States, United States trade policy, DCSA, Economy, Federal government of the United States, Foreign Investment and National Security Act

"She has a well-earned reputation as a phenomenal advocate for clients in their most sensitive cross-border investments that require addressing potential US national security issues or compliance with international trade laws and regulations.

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  • "She has a well-earned reputation as a phenomenal advocate for clients in their most sensitive cross-border investments that require addressing potential US national security issues or compliance with international trade laws and regulations.
  • "\nChambers counsels and represents clients in connection with foreign investment reviews conducted by CFIUS, as well as other foreign investment restrictions under US national security regulations, including the mitigation of foreign ownership, control, or influence by DCSA.
  • She will be a tremendous asset to our clients who are navigating increasingly complex, overlapping, and stringently enforced international trade regulations.
  • I had the pleasure of working with her at a prior firm and I am delighted she is now part of our Latham team, to help lead and grow our CFIUS and broader national security practice.

SOCMA Looks Forward to Partnering on Key Trade Issues with Newly Appointed U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai

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Thursday, March 18, 2021
United States trade policy, Section 301 of the Trade Act, Speciality chemicals, Office of the United States Trade Representative, Foreign relations of the United States, Economy of the United States, Commercial policy, Society of Chemical Manufacturers and Affiliates

In continuing to represent the interests of its members, SOCMA looks forward to continuing its close collaboration with newly appointed United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai to effect positive outcomes for the industry," Helminiak said.

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  • In continuing to represent the interests of its members, SOCMA looks forward to continuing its close collaboration with newly appointed United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai to effect positive outcomes for the industry," Helminiak said.
  • "As SOCMA celebrates 100 years of service to the specialty chemical industry in 2021, trade issues remain at the forefront of our priorities.
  • Through our longstanding relationship with the office, SOCMA is eager to partner with U.S. Trade Representative Tai on critical areas impacting our members' supply chains."
  • Through its longstanding relationship with USTR, SOCMA particularly looks forward to collaborating with U.S. Trade Representative Tai on Section 301 China Tariffs, specifically reopening and extending the exclusion process, and improving transparency in the exclusion process and U.S. trade efforts."

U.S. International Trade Commission Extends Trade Relief on Diamond Sawblades from China, Wiley Reports

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Monday, March 15, 2021
Continents, Africa, Articles, United States International Trade Commission, United States trade policy, ITC, Pickard, Blood Diamond, DSMC

WASHINGTON, March 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Today, U.S. producers of diamond sawblades won an important victory at the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), which voted to extend relief from dumped diamond sawblades from China.

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  • WASHINGTON, March 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Today, U.S. producers of diamond sawblades won an important victory at the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), which voted to extend relief from dumped diamond sawblades from China.
  • "We are extremely pleased with the ITC's decision to continue the order, which holds Chinese producers accountable for their unfair trade practicessaid Daniel B. Pickard , a partner in Wiley's International Trade and National Security practices and counsel to the Diamond Sawblades Manufacturers' Coalition (DSMC).
  • "The diamond sawblades case may represent one of the most egregious examples of Chinese producers attempting to unlawfully undermine the effectiveness of U.S. trade remedy actions," Mr. Pickard added.
  • For more information, please contact Daniel B. Pickard at (202) 719-7285 or [email protected] or Stephanie M. Bell at (202) 719-4348 or [email protected] .

U.S. Department of Commerce Imposes Final Duties of Up to 160% on All Silicon Metal Imports From Bosnia and Herzegovina, Iceland and Kazakhstan

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Wednesday, February 24, 2021
United States trade policy, United States International Trade Commission, Dumping, Canada–United States trade relations, Customs duties

Next, the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) will vote whether to affirm its preliminary decision that these imports have injured the U.S. industry.

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  • Next, the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) will vote whether to affirm its preliminary decision that these imports have injured the U.S. industry.
  • On June 30, 2020, GSM and MS filed petitions to stop silicon metal producers in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Iceland, Malaysia and Kazakhstan from selling dumped and unfairly subsidized silicon metal imports into the United States.
  • In their petitions, the companies asked the Commerce and ITC to impose duties on to offset unfair pricing and unfair subsidies.
  • Most recently, on January 27, 2021, Commerce announced duties of 7.41% on all imports of silicon metal from Malaysia.

Thomas P. Feddo, Former Assistant Secretary of the Treasury for Investment Security, Joins Capstone

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Tuesday, February 23, 2021
Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States, United States trade policy, United States Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, Capstone, Adviser

WASHINGTON, Feb. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Former Assistant Secretary of the Treasury Thomas P. Feddo has joined Capstone LLC, a global policy and regulatory due diligence firm, as a Senior Adviser.

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  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Former Assistant Secretary of the Treasury Thomas P. Feddo has joined Capstone LLC, a global policy and regulatory due diligence firm, as a Senior Adviser.
  • Thomas is a highly experienced and respected leader in national security, cross-border investment, international trade, government investigations, and technology.
  • He most recently served until January 2021 as the first Assistant Secretary of the Treasury for Investment Security, leading and overseeing the interagency national security review and clearance process for cross-border investments through the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS).
  • "Tom's long and distinguished career and unique perspective will really be an asset to Capstone and to our clients," said David Barrosse, CEO of Capstone.

Commerce Responds to Unfair Trade Practices With Import Duties on Silicon Metal from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Iceland, Kazakhstan; U.S. Industry Applauds Decision

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Tuesday, February 23, 2021
United States trade policy, United States International Trade Commission, Dumping, Canada–United States trade relations, Customs duties

Next, the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) will vote whether to affirm its preliminary decision that these imports have injured the U.S. industry.

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  • Next, the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) will vote whether to affirm its preliminary decision that these imports have injured the U.S. industry.
  • On June 30, 2020, GSM and MS filed petitions to stop silicon metal producers in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Iceland, Malaysia and Kazakhstan from selling dumped and unfairly subsidized silicon metal imports into the United States.
  • In their petitions, the companies asked the Commerce and ITC to impose duties on to offset unfair pricing and unfair subsidies.
  • Most recently, on January 27, 2021, Commerce announced duties of 7.41% on all imports of silicon metal from Malaysia.

Warren Gfeller Named to U.S. Department of Agriculture Advisory Committee

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Wednesday, February 3, 2021
Professional services, Oil, Gas, Agriculture, Energy, Natural Resources, Consulting, United States trade policy, Foreign trade of the United States, Foreign relations of the United States, ATAC, Office of the United States Trade Representative, Commercial policy, Federal government of the United States

The ATAC advises the USTR and Secretary of Agriculture on international trade matters relevant to U.S. agriculture.

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  • The ATAC advises the USTR and Secretary of Agriculture on international trade matters relevant to U.S. agriculture.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210203005294/en/
    Warren H. Gfeller of Russell, Kansas has been appointed to serve on the Agricultural Technical Advisory Committee (ATAC) for Animal and Animal Products.
  • The ATAC advises the United States Trade Representative and Secretary of Agriculture on international trade matters relevant to U.S. agriculture.
  • I am honored to have been appointed to serve on the Agricultural Technical Advisory Committee, said Mr. Gfeller.

NIHC Board Chairman Patrick Atagi Named to USDA's Agricultural Technical Advisory Committee on Tobacco, Cotton and Peanuts

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Friday, January 15, 2021
United States trade policy, Federal government of the United States, Foreign trade of the United States, Robert Lighthizer, Hemp, Sonny Perdue, Commercial policy, United States Department of Agriculture, Office of the United States Trade Representative, Foreign relations of the United States, Lighthizer

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Chairman of the Board of the National Industrial Hemp Council Patrick Atagi was appointed today to the Agricultural Technical Advisory Committee (ATAC) for Trade in Tobacco, Cotton and Peanuts by United States Department of Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue and United States Trade Representative (USTR) Robert Lighthizer.

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  • WASHINGTON, Jan. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Chairman of the Board of the National Industrial Hemp Council Patrick Atagi was appointed today to the Agricultural Technical Advisory Committee (ATAC) for Trade in Tobacco, Cotton and Peanuts by United States Department of Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue and United States Trade Representative (USTR) Robert Lighthizer.
  • "It's an honor to be asked to serve and I look forward to representing the hemp industry."
  • Members of the six Agricultural Technical Advisory Committees (ATACs) provide technical advice and guidance from the perspective of their specific product sectors.
  • This makes the second NIHC board member to be appointed by the Secretary of Agriculture and the USTR to the ATAC.

Freshfields Expands National Security Capabilities with Addition of Intelligence Official Colin Costello to CFIUS Team in Washington, D.C.

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Wednesday, November 18, 2020
Other Professional Services, Professional services, Legal, Law firms, Service companies, United States intelligence agencies, Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States, United States trade policy, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Director of National Intelligence

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer US LLP ( Freshfields ) today expanded its national security capabilities with the addition of Colin Costello as CFIUS client advisor.

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  • Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer US LLP ( Freshfields ) today expanded its national security capabilities with the addition of Colin Costello as CFIUS client advisor.
  • Based in the firms Washington, D.C. office, Mr. Costello joins from the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), where he served as the Acting Director of the National Intelligence Councils Investment Security Group.
  • Colin is a stellar addition to our national security team, having played a highly consequential role in the CFIUS process for the better part of a decade, said Mr. Mir.
  • Prior to joining ODNI, Mr. Costello worked as a senior associate for PwC, collaborating closely with CFIUS and Intelligence Community agencies.