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US: FCC Adds Inverters and Robotics to Covered List   

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In brief On July 28, 2026, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or “Commission”) added foreign-produced power inverters and advanced robotic devices to the Covered List. This placement bars new foreign-produced models from obtaining the equipment authorization required for lawful importation and marketing of radiofrequency devices unless the FCC grants Conditional Approval. This action effectuates two National Security Determinations (NSDs) that a White House-convened Executive Branch interagency body delivered to the FCC on July 27, 2026.1 Each NSD…

Upcoming Webinar: Navigating the New Era of National Security, Geopolitics & Global Trade

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On January 29th, a global panel of Baker McKenzie practitioners including former senior officials from the U.S. DOJ and FBI as well as our Global Head of Customs and North America Chair of Trade will present a webinar hosted by our Global Chair and Americas Chief Executive on “Navigating the New Era of National Security Geopolitics & Global Trade”.During this webinar, our panel of experts will share insider perspectives on emerging trends and enforcement priorities,…

US: False Origins, Real Consequences – DOJ Task Force Enforces “Buy American” Act and Pursues Tariff Evasion

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In brief A recent case brought by the Department of Justice (DOJ) Antitrust Division’s Procurement Collusion Strike Force (PCSF), in partnership with a network of federal enforcement agencies, highlights the resources the government is willing to expend to address trade and procurement fraud against the United States.  On August 21, 2025, a federal grand jury returned an indictment1 charging two corporations and three executives for defrauding the U.S. government. The Defendants allegedly falsified certifications claiming Chinese-made…

US: US Department of Justice to Actively Investigate Tariff Evasion-Related Misconduct

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The U.S. Department of Justice recently announced the formation of the Market, Government, and Consumer Fraud Unit (MGCF Unit). The MGCF will reportedly sit within the DOJ’s Fraud Section. Although the details of the MGCF Unit’s precise remit are still forthcoming, we expect the MGCF Unit will be empowered to pursue criminal investigations and prosecutions of tariff evasion techniques such as misclassifying or undervaluing goods, as well as transshipping goods to a different country and…