United States lawmakers have banned the Defense Department from purchasing batteries produced by China’s biggest manufacturers. The rule was implemented as part of the National Defense Authorization Act and the restrictions include batteries from Contemporary Amperex Technology Ltd, BYD and four other companies. The four other companies are Envision energy Ltd, Even Energy Co, Gotion High Technology Co and Hithium Energy Technology Co . Prior restrictions include prohibiting the Defense Department from using Chinese semiconductors.
Jeffrey Newman Esq. and members of his firm represent whistleblowers under the SEC, CFTC and FINCEN whistleblower programs. Persons providing original information to these agencies through counsel may receive rewards totaling up to 30 percent of a successful recovery made by the SEC, CFTC OR FINCEN and the names and identification of the whistleblowers are kept confidential. His firm also represents whistleblowers in healthcare fraud cases relating to Medicare of Medicaid. Attorney Newman can be reached at Jeff@Jeffnewmanlaw.com or at 617-823-3217
