101 - The Secretary of Commerce
"Sweeping Commerce Department Regulations Reshape U.S. Automotive, Tech, and Trade Landscape"
In recent days, the U.S. Department of Commerce, led by the Secretary of Commerce, has made several significant announcements and implemented key regulations that have far-reaching implications for various industries.
On January 16, 2025, the Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) issued a final rule addressing national security concerns related to information and communications technology and services (ICTS) in connected vehicles. This rule, set to take effect on March 17, 2025, prohibits certain transactions involving hardware and software integrated into Vehicle Connectivity Systems (VCS) and Automated Driving Systems (ADS) that are designed, developed, manufactured, or supplied by entities under the control or jurisdiction of foreign adversaries, specifically China and Russia. The rule also restricts connected vehicle manufacturers with ties to these countries from selling connected vehicles in the United States without authorization. This move is part of a broader effort to enhance U.S. automotive supply chain oversight and mitigate national security risks associated with vulnerable connected vehicle systems[1].
In addition to the regulations on connected vehicles, the BIS has been active in revising the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to address other national security and foreign policy concerns. For instance, an interim final rule published on January 16, 2025, introduced new controls on advanced biotechnology tools and equipment, as well as additional due diligence measures for advanced computing integrated circuits. These changes aim to protect U.S. national security and foreign policy interests by regulating the export, reexport, and transfer of sensitive technologies[4].
Furthermore, the Department of Commerce has recently announced implementation instructions for new tariffs on steel and aluminum imports. On February 10, 2025, President Trump signed proclamations adjusting imports of steel and aluminum into the United States, imposing increased tariffs effective March 12, 2025. These proclamations expand the list of derivative products subject to Section 232 tariffs and remove all prior general approved exclusions. The Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued detailed instructions for the implementation of these tariffs, which include revisions to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS)[3].
These actions underscore the Department of Commerce's proactive role in safeguarding U.S. national security, regulating international trade, and ensuring compliance with evolving regulatory frameworks. The Secretary of Commerce is at the forefront of these initiatives, working closely with other federal agencies and industry stakeholders to implement these changes effectively. As these new rules and tariffs come into effect, they are expected to have significant impacts on various industries, compelling companies to reassess and potentially overhaul their supply chains and compliance strategies.
On January 16, 2025, the Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) issued a final rule addressing national security concerns related to information and communications technology and services (ICTS) in connected vehicles. This rule, set to take effect on March 17, 2025, prohibits certain transactions involving hardware and software integrated into Vehicle Connectivity Systems (VCS) and Automated Driving Systems (ADS) that are designed, developed, manufactured, or supplied by entities under the control or jurisdiction of foreign adversaries, specifically China and Russia. The rule also restricts connected vehicle manufacturers with ties to these countries from selling connected vehicles in the United States without authorization. This move is part of a broader effort to enhance U.S. automotive supply chain oversight and mitigate national security risks associated with vulnerable connected vehicle systems[1].
In addition to the regulations on connected vehicles, the BIS has been active in revising the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to address other national security and foreign policy concerns. For instance, an interim final rule published on January 16, 2025, introduced new controls on advanced biotechnology tools and equipment, as well as additional due diligence measures for advanced computing integrated circuits. These changes aim to protect U.S. national security and foreign policy interests by regulating the export, reexport, and transfer of sensitive technologies[4].
Furthermore, the Department of Commerce has recently announced implementation instructions for new tariffs on steel and aluminum imports. On February 10, 2025, President Trump signed proclamations adjusting imports of steel and aluminum into the United States, imposing increased tariffs effective March 12, 2025. These proclamations expand the list of derivative products subject to Section 232 tariffs and remove all prior general approved exclusions. The Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued detailed instructions for the implementation of these tariffs, which include revisions to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS)[3].
These actions underscore the Department of Commerce's proactive role in safeguarding U.S. national security, regulating international trade, and ensuring compliance with evolving regulatory frameworks. The Secretary of Commerce is at the forefront of these initiatives, working closely with other federal agencies and industry stakeholders to implement these changes effectively. As these new rules and tariffs come into effect, they are expected to have significant impacts on various industries, compelling companies to reassess and potentially overhaul their supply chains and compliance strategies.
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- 16 Mar 2025
In recent days, the U.S. Department of Commerce, led by the Secretary of Commerce, has made several significant announcements and implemented key regulations that have far-reaching implications for various industries.
On January 16, 2025, the Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) issued a final rule addressing national security concerns related to information and communications technology and services (ICTS) in connected vehicles. This rule, set to take effect on March 17, 2025, prohibits certain transactions involving hardware and software integrated into Vehicle Connectivity Systems (VCS) and Automated Driving Systems (ADS) that are designed, developed, manufactured, or supplied by entities under the control or jurisdiction of foreign adversaries, specifically China and Russia. The rule also restricts connected vehicle manufacturers with ties to these countries from selling connected vehicles in the United States without authorization. This move is part of a broader effort to enhance U.S. automotive supply chain oversight and mitigate national security risks associated with vulnerable connected vehicle systems[1].
In addition to the regulations on connected vehicles, the BIS has been active in revising the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to address other national security and foreign policy concerns. For instance, an interim final rule published on January 16, 2025, introduced new controls on advanced biotechnology tools and equipment, as well as additional due diligence measures for advanced computing integrated circuits. These changes aim to protect U.S. national security and foreign policy interests by regulating the export, reexport, and transfer of sensitive technologies[4].
Furthermore, the Department of Commerce has recently announced implementation instructions for new tariffs on steel and aluminum imports. On February 10, 2025, President Trump signed proclamations adjusting imports of steel and aluminum into the United States, imposing increased tariffs effective March 12, 2025. These proclamations expand the list of derivative products subject to Section 232 tariffs and remove all prior general approved exclusions. The Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued detailed instructions for the implementation of these tariffs, which include revisions to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS)[3].
These actions underscore the Department of Commerce's proactive role in safeguarding U.S. national security, regulating international trade, and ensuring compliance with evolving regulatory frameworks. The Secretary of Commerce is at the forefront of these initiatives, working closely with other federal agencies and industry stakeholders to implement these changes effectively. As these new rules and tariffs come into effect, they are expected to have significant impacts on various industries, compelling companies to reassess and potentially overhaul their supply chains and compliance strategies.
On January 16, 2025, the Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) issued a final rule addressing national security concerns related to information and communications technology and services (ICTS) in connected vehicles. This rule, set to take effect on March 17, 2025, prohibits certain transactions involving hardware and software integrated into Vehicle Connectivity Systems (VCS) and Automated Driving Systems (ADS) that are designed, developed, manufactured, or supplied by entities under the control or jurisdiction of foreign adversaries, specifically China and Russia. The rule also restricts connected vehicle manufacturers with ties to these countries from selling connected vehicles in the United States without authorization. This move is part of a broader effort to enhance U.S. automotive supply chain oversight and mitigate national security risks associated with vulnerable connected vehicle systems[1].
In addition to the regulations on connected vehicles, the BIS has been active in revising the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to address other national security and foreign policy concerns. For instance, an interim final rule published on January 16, 2025, introduced new controls on advanced biotechnology tools and equipment, as well as additional due diligence measures for advanced computing integrated circuits. These changes aim to protect U.S. national security and foreign policy interests by regulating the export, reexport, and transfer of sensitive technologies[4].
Furthermore, the Department of Commerce has recently announced implementation instructions for new tariffs on steel and aluminum imports. On February 10, 2025, President Trump signed proclamations adjusting imports of steel and aluminum into the United States, imposing increased tariffs effective March 12, 2025. These proclamations expand the list of derivative products subject to Section 232 tariffs and remove all prior general approved exclusions. The Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued detailed instructions for the implementation of these tariffs, which include revisions to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS)[3].
These actions underscore the Department of Commerce's proactive role in safeguarding U.S. national security, regulating international trade, and ensuring compliance with evolving regulatory frameworks. The Secretary of Commerce is at the forefront of these initiatives, working closely with other federal agencies and industry stakeholders to implement these changes effectively. As these new rules and tariffs come into effect, they are expected to have significant impacts on various industries, compelling companies to reassess and potentially overhaul their supply chains and compliance strategies.