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United States foreign adversaries

United States foreign adversaries, as defined in 15 CFR 791.2, are "any foreign government or foreign non-government person determined by the Secretary to have engaged in a long-term pattern or serious instances of conduct significantly adverse to the national security of the United States or security and safety of United States persons". The following countries are "foreign adversaries" according to 15 CFR 791.4: People's Republic of China, including Hong Kong Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Macau Special Administrative Region Republic of Cuba (Cuba) Islamic Republic of Iran (Iran) Democratic People's Republic of Korea Russian Federation (Russia)

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United States foreign adversaries, as defined in 15 CFR 791.2 , are "any foreign government or foreign non-government person determined by the Secretary to have engaged in a long-term pattern or serious instances of conduct significantly adverse to the national security of the United States or security and safety of United States persons". The following countries are "foreign adversaries" according to 15 CFR 791.4:

In addition, 10 U.S.C. § 4872(d)(2) "Acquisition of sensitive materials from non-allied foreign nations: prohibition" defines "covered nation" as:

  • North Korea Democratic People's Republic of Korea
  • China People's Republic of China
  • Russia Russian Federation
  • Iran Islamic Republic of Iran

This was used to define "foreign adversary country" in the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act.1

Some state laws prohibit individuals from foreign adversaries buying property asset. For example, Louisiana state law prohibits foreign adversaries listed in 15 CFR 7.4 (now replaced as above) to acquire real property within the state.2 The state of Virginia prohibits foreign adversaries purchasing agricultural land from Virginia.3

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References

  1. 15 U.S.C. § 9901(c)(4)
  2. "Spotlighting State Restrictions on Foreign Land Investments". National Agricultural Law Center. 28 November 2023.
  3. "Effective as of July 1, 2023 the Commonwealth of Virginia Restricts Foreign Ownership of Agricultural Land". seyfarth.