CFIUS Issues Final Rules on November 25, 2024, Expanding Mitigation Powers Over Real Estate and Chinese Tech Investments

The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) has issued final rules that expand its mitigation and enforcement powers. These new regulations enhance CFIUS's oversight, particularly over real estate transactions and investments in Chinese technology companies. The updates are part of broader efforts to strengthen U.S. national security, including new federal export rules related to space technology. The changes reflect an increased focus on safeguarding critical sectors from foreign influence and investment risks.