Great analysis. Small quibble though: the president doesn't need to use CFIUS to block or unwind a deal; he personally has that authority by default. Rather, CFIUS review and pre-clearance provides a "safe harbor" so that the president can't unilaterally block or unwind the deal later.
Great analysis. Small quibble though: the president doesn't need to use CFIUS to block or unwind a deal; he personally has that authority by default. Rather, CFIUS review and pre-clearance provides a "safe harbor" so that the president can't unilaterally block or unwind the deal later.