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August 1, 2019 · 2,450 days ago
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On August 1, 2019, President Trump signed Executive Order 13883, which amended Executive Order 12851 regarding the administration of proliferation sanctions. The order modifies the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) processes and expands authority over foreign investment reviews related to proliferation concerns. The direct effect establishes new review mechanisms for foreign transactions involving sensitive technologies and materials related to weapons proliferation.
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November 26, 2018 · 2,698 days ago
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On November 26, 2018, President Trump signed a memorandum delegating authorities granted under Section 1757 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019. Section 1757 addresses the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) and its authority to review foreign transactions. The delegation transferred specified presidential authorities to Cabinet secretaries and agency heads to expedite review of foreign investment transactions affecting U.S. national security.
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September 13, 2017 · 3,137 days ago
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On September 13, 2017, President Trump signed an order blocking the proposed acquisition of Lattice Semiconductor Corporation by China Venture Capital Fund Corporation Limited under the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) process. The order prohibited the transaction based on national security concerns related to semiconductors and defense technology. The blocked acquisition prevented the foreign purchase and kept the semiconductor manufacturer under U.S. ownership.