[20060223]RS22197_Exon Florio外国投资国家安全测试.pdf

1 Bach, Christopher L., “U.S. International Transactions, 2004.” Survey of Current Business,April 2005, p. 46.Congressional Research Service The Library of CongressCRS Report for CongressReceived through the CRS WebOrder Code RS22197Updated February 23, 2006The Exon-Florio National Security Test forForeign InvestmentJames K. JacksonSpecialist in International Trade and FinanceForeign Affairs, Defense, and Trade DivisionSummaryThe proposed acquisition of six major U.S. ports by Dubai Ports World and Unocalby the China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) has sparked intense concernsamong some Members of Congress and the public and has reignited the debate overwhat role foreign acquisitions play in U.S. national security. While the United Statesactively promotes internationally the policy of relaxing rules concerning foreigninvestment, including the national treatment of foreign firms, some in Congress andothers question some aspects of this policy as it relates to allowing foreign competitorsunlimited access to the Nations industrial base. Much of this debate focuses on theactivities of a relatively obscure committee, the Committee on Foreign Investment in theUnited States (CFI