The U.S. government restricts exports of some items that it deems a threat to national security or vital economic interests.

The Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) announced a new rule that expands export control restrictions to any entities that are majority-owned (at least 50 percent) by ...

Since the Cold War, governments including the United States have used trade restrictions to prevent or regulate the flow of advanced semiconductor technologies to potential rivals. China has been the ...

The 50 percent Rule drew praise for closing vital enforcement loopholes that had previously allowed Chinese firms to bypass US export restrictions through subsidiaries and affiliates. Under the rule, ...