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The memorandum outlines the U.S. government's policy to protect American companies from unfair foreign practices, especially in the tech industry. It states that the U.S. will impose tariffs and take other actions against countries that apply discriminatory taxes and regulations that hurt U.S. businesses. The document instructs various U.S. officials, including the Secretary of the Treasury and the Trade Representative, to identify these foreign practices, consider responding to them, and develop strategies to mitigate their impact on American companies. The goal is to enhance the competitiveness of U.S. businesses and prevent foreign countries from exploiting them financially.

The Office of the United States Trade Representative announced a notice regarding changes to specific product exclusions from tariffs on Chinese goods. These tariffs, initially imposed in September 2018, were part of a larger action due to issues with China's policies on technology and intellectual property. The notice outlines technical amendments to certain product exclusions and their extensions that impact goods imported during specific periods between 2018 and 2020. The amendments involve modifications in the product classification terms related to zinc oxide in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States.

In a recent notice, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) announced changes to actions related to a Section 301 investigation concerning China's technology transfer and intellectual property practices. These changes include raising tariffs on certain tungsten, polysilicon, and wafer products from China starting January 1, 2025. The new tariffs, part of President's instructions to encourage China to change its practices, will be 25% for tungsten products and 50% for polysilicon and wafers. This decision considers public feedback, which highlights the potential benefits and risks of these tariff increases.

The National Science Foundation (NSF) has announced an extension for public comments on its proposed intellectual property policy, giving interested parties until February 21, 2025, to respond. These proposals aim to establish flexible intellectual property options for NSF-backed public-private partnerships, ensuring a balanced distribution of intellectual property rights between academic and industrial collaborators. The NSF's proposed options, including licenses for research and commercial use, are designed to foster innovation while adhering to existing federal laws like the Bayh-Dole Act. Stakeholders are invited to provide feedback on issues such as the potential impacts on innovation, balance and flexibility in rights distribution, and barriers to adoption.