The legislation ends the “cat and mouse” for prosecutors and includes synthetics that mimic fentanyl in its enforcement. President Donald Trump signed the Halt All Lethal Trafficking of…
Read MoreChina
President Trump and Congress Consider Additional Sanctions on Russia
Legislators propose sanctions as Russia continues the war and spurns ceasefire discussions. Congress and President Donald Trump are preparing to increase pressure against Russia for its ongoing war…
Read More
Commerce Secretary Announces Rare Earths Trade Deal
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick announced that the U.S. and China have formally signed a trade agreement resulting from recent talks in Geneva. The deal includes a commitment from…
Read More
FDA Reviewing Studies that Send Biological Data Abroad
The agency says some clinical trials send sensitive material to China without tester’s consent. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a review of clinical trials that sent…
Read More
Secretary Rubio Advises China to Warn Iran Against Closing the Strait of Hormuz
On Monday, China called on the Middle Eastern nation not to disrupt the transportation of oil. Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged China on Sunday to advise Iran…
Read More
FWS Recommends Endangered Species Designation for Pangolin
The agency says the small scaly mammal is “the most trafficked mammal in the world.” The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) proposed improved protections for pangolins this…
Read More
Third Chinese National Discovered Smuggling Biological Material to University Lab
Admits to lying about contents and purpose of packages during inspection The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) discovered evidence this week that a third Chinese national was smuggling…
Read More
U.S. Announces Preliminary Trade Deal with China
Negotiators finalize terms but need approval from President Trump and President Xi. Negotiators from the United States and China announced Wednesday that they have finalized a framework for…
Read More
DOJ Announces Indictments of Foreign Nationals for Espionage and Harassment
FBI deputy director addresses constitutionally protected freedom of speech to criticize the Chinese government and its leaders. The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that federal grand juries in…
Read More
DOJ Charges Chinese Nationals with Smuggling Pathogen
Attempted to research fungus that causes head blight at the University of Michigan The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that two Chinese nationals have been charged with allegedly…
Read More