What happened
The US Department of Commerce announced its first Call for Proposals under the American AI Exports Program (established by Executive Order 14320, 23 July 2025), with proposals due 30 June 2026. The program invites industry-led consortia spanning the full AI stack to submit proposals for 'export packages' covering AI technology for export to allied and partner countries. Designated packages may receive priority government advocacy for export promotion and export-licensing review, plus referrals for federal financing. Pillsbury law firm published client guidance on this on 18 June 2026.
Why it matters
This is the US government's affirmative industrial-policy complement to AI export controls — promoting designated full-stack US AI packages to allies while restricting adversary access. AI companies seeking to export technology to allied markets have a concrete near-term opportunity to seek designation that could confer competitive advantages in licensing and government backing.
Action needed
AI companies and consortia with export ambitions should submit proposals by 30 June 2026 to Commerce under the American AI Exports Program to seek designation and associated licensing and financing benefits.