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Texas proposes a “local CFIUS” to review transactions; first of many?
A bill has been proposed in the State of Texas that would create a Texas Committee on Foreign Investment, which would be responsible for reviewing certain foreign transactions. Experts say this is one of the first “local CFIUS” committees proposed, but it probably won’t be the last.
Senators float bill to strengthen outbound foreign investment rule
As expected, a group of Senators has proposed legislation that would limit U.S. investments in certain technologies in China, including AI, advanced semiconductors, quantum systems, and hypersonics. The bill is one of several recent moves aimed at strengthening the outbound program.
Two more bills addressing Chinese purchases of farmland introduced
Two legislative proposals have been introduced in the House and Senate that would impact foreign purchases of agricultural land in the U.S. The bills, which get added to a group of more than a dozen related proposals, take slightly different approaches to regulating foreign acquisition of farmland.
Canada adds “economic security” criteria to national security reviews
Fresh on the heels of U.S. tariffs, the Canadian government has announced changes to its national security review regime to include “the potential of the investment to undermine Canada’s economic security.” Experts say the move is aimed specifically at U.S. investors targeting Canadian companies.
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