The policy memo aims to preserve an open investment environment as well as restrict investment in strategic sectors.

By James H. Barker, Les P. Carnegie, Damara L. Chambers, Zachary N. Eddington, Ruchi G. Gill, and Catherine Hein

Late on Friday, February 21, 2025, the White House released its “America First Investment Policy” memorandum.

The presidential action seeks to enhance US national and economic security by directing department and agency heads to preserve an open investment

Navigating Trump administration executive orders impacting CFIUS, national security, and trade.

By James Barker, Les Carnegie, Damara Chambers, Philip Perry, Ruchi Gill, Catherine Hein, and Kathryn Worthington

See EO: Securing Our Borders

Date Issued: January 20, 2025

Agency Impacted: Defense, Homeland Security, Justice

Summary: This EO establishes policies and procedures for DOD and DHS to secure the borders of the United States through physical barriers and increased personnel presence, apprehend and detain illegal

Navigating Trump administration executive orders impacting CFIUS, national security, and trade.

By James Barker, Les Carnegie, Damara Chambers, Philip Perry, Ruchi Gill, Catherine Hein, and Kathryn Worthington

See EO: Application Of Protecting Americans From Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act To TikTok

Date Issued: January 20, 2025

Agency Impacted: All

Summary: This EO addresses the “The Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act” by temporarily halting enforcement of the Act for 75 days