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By Federal Newswire | Mar 18, 2024
U.S. Rep. Adriano Espaillat (D-N.Y.) said "The Americas Act is self-funding' when talking about the bill that would establish a lasting trade partnership among Western Hemisphere countries. The Americas Act, aimed at countering China's influence with the de minimis loophole, is co-sponsored by U.S. Reps. María Elvira Salazar (R-Fla.) and Mike Gallagher (R-Wis.) and Sens. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) and Michael Bennet (D-Colo.).
By Federal Newswire | Mar 18, 2024
U.S. Representative Mike Gallagher (R-Wis.), chairman of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), has expressed his ongoing concerns about a "CCP controlled app" during this year's presidential election. In a discussion on the China Desk podcast, Gallagher highlighted his apprehensions regarding the social media platform TikTok, coinciding with the passage of a House bill that mandates the company's owner to divest from any affiliations with the Chinese government.
By Federal Newswire | Mar 15, 2024
Chairmen Gallagher, Green, Comer, and Westerman have raised concerns about Chinese military activity in the Arctic region. In a letter addressed to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and Department of the Interior Secretary Deb Haaland, the Chairmen expressed worries regarding China's increasing influence in the Arctic."The U.S. government must comprehensively address the PRC's activities in the North American Arctic—where the PRC has systematically sought to gain footholds in rare earth mining operations and purchase strategically significant...
By Federal Newswire | Mar 13, 2024
The Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has announced that The Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act has successfully passed the U.S. House of Representatives. This Act mandates TikTok to divest from its parent company, ByteDance, which is linked to the CCP, or face a potential ban in the United States.
By Federal Newswire | Mar 11, 2024
U.S. Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI 8) is Chairman of the Select Committee on Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party, as well as Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Cyber, Information Technologies, and Innovation. He also serves on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence
By Federal Newswire | Mar 11, 2024
U.S. Representative Mike Gallagher (R-Wis.) issued a statement following reports of millions of Americans contacting members of Congress to prevent them from banning TikTok. Gallagher continues to advocate for ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, to sever ties with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) as it persistently targets Americans.
By Federal Newswire | Mar 11, 2024
Paul Triolo, a senior associate at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), recently shared his insights on the semiconductor industry and its critical role in shaping U.S.-China relations.
By Federal Newswire | Mar 9, 2024
Representatives Mike Gallagher and Raja Krishnamoorthi of the House Select Committee have introduced the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act. This legislation aims to prevent app store availability or web hosting services in the United States for apps controlled by ByteDance, such as TikTok.
By Federal Newswire | Mar 9, 2024
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has accused the United States of employing devastating tactics in an attempt to suppress China. These methods include adding Chinese companies to a sanctions list as tensions between the two nations escalate.
By Federal Newswire | Mar 8, 2024
Bill Drexel, an associate fellow for the Technology and National Security Program at the Center for a New American Security (CNAS), recently spoke to Federal Newswire about the need for the U.S. to maintain sufficient resources and keep the public informed of cyberattacks as a strategy to discourage Chinese cyberaggression. This comes in response to FBI Director Christopher Wray's comments during a Congressional hearing that Chinese cyber actors significantly outnumber the FBI's cyber personnel.
By Federal Newswire | Mar 8, 2024
Bill Drexel, an associate fellow with the Center for a New American Security's (CNAS) Technology and National Security Program, told Federal Newswire about the potential catastrophic impact of a successful Chinese cyberattack on U.S. critical infrastructure. His remarks were made in light of a recent Congressional hearing where FBI Director Christopher Wray discussed the threats posed by cyber actors supported by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).
By Federal Newswire | Mar 7, 2024
Bill Drexel, an associate fellow in the Technology and National Security Program at the Center for a New American Security (CNAS), has called on the U.S. government to raise public awareness about potential cyberattacks from the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and how to counter such threats. In a recent interview with Federal Newswire, Drexel pointed out that FBI Director Christopher Wray had testified in a Congressional hearing that Chinese-backed "cyber threat actors" significantly outnumber FBI cyber personnel. This disparity, according to Drexel, highlights a severe...
By Federal Newswire | Mar 6, 2024
The House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has announced a new legislative proposal titled "The Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act". This bill, introduced by Representatives Mike Gallagher (R-Wis.) and Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-Ill.), aims to restrict the availability of apps, such as TikTok in the U.S., which are allegedly under foreign adversary control.
By Federal Newswire | Mar 5, 2024
Chris Iacovella is the President and CEO of The American Securities Association (ASA). He served as special counsel and policy advisor to commissioner Scott O'Malia at the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).
By Federal Newswire | Mar 5, 2024
President Biden has directed the United States to probe the national security threats posed by Chinese-manufactured 'smart cars'. The administration suspects that these vehicles, produced in China, possess the ability to extract sensitive information from American drivers.
By Federal Newswire | Mar 4, 2024
The United States Trade Representative (USTR) has unveiled President Biden's 2024 Trade Policy Agenda, alongside the annual report for 2023. The documents reveal a strategic shift in U.S. trade, with a focus on other Asian economies and Mexico, moving away from China.
By Federal Newswire | Mar 4, 2024
Steve Yates, a senior fellow and chair of the China Policy Initiative at the America First Policy Institute (AFPI), has praised the introduction of the Countering Communist China Act. In an interview with Federal Newswire, Yates stated that the legislation provides a roadmap for tackling threats posed by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) to the U.S. economy and supply chains.
By Federal Newswire | Mar 4, 2024
The Select House Committee on the Chinese Communist Party has urged Volkswagen to halt its operations in Xinjiang, China, in compliance with the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA). This call follows the United States government's determination that the Chinese Communist Party is perpetrating genocide against the Uyghur population in Xinjiang.
By Federal Newswire | Mar 4, 2024
U.S. Representative Mike Gallagher (R-Wis.) has issued a statement concerning the rise in de minimis (tax-free) imports into the U.S., highlighting how this allows Chinese companies to exploit Uyghur forced labor. Gallagher also cautioned that U.S. firms may be "forced" to relocate American jobs to China.
By Federal Newswire | Mar 1, 2024
The United States Department of State and The Boeing Company have agreed on a $51 million settlement to resolve export violations committed by the aviation giant. These violations, which involved technical data downloaded by the company in China and Russia, posed national security risks for the United States.
