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USPresidential DocumentOfficial ✓August 5, 2026· Federal Register

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Advancement by Countries of Concern in Sensitive Technologies and Products Critical for the Military, Intelligence, Surveillance, or Cyber-Enabled Capabilities of Such Countries

What happened

On August 3, 2026, the President continued for one year a national emergency declared on August 9, 2023, by Executive Order 14105. This emergency addresses the threat to U.S. national security from "countries of concern" advancing in sensitive technologies critical for their military, intelligence, surveillance, or cyber-enabled capabilities, especially when exploiting U.S. outbound investments.

Why it matters

This extension signals an ongoing concern about how foreign adversaries acquire and develop advanced technologies. It aims to prevent U.S. investments from inadvertently strengthening the military and cyber capabilities of countries deemed a national security threat.

Who it affects

  • Countries of concern developing sensitive technologies
  • United States national security
  • Companies making outbound U.S. investments
  • U.S. military and intelligence capabilities
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