; (6) the unique challenges posed by foreign direct investment, particularly acquisitions, by state-owned or state-backed enterprises, especially from state-directed economies; (7) how other countries are dealing with the challenge of state-directed and supported investment and whether there are opportunities to work with like-minded nations in addressing these shared challenges; (8) ongoing Federal Government efforts to improve the investment climate and facilitate greater levels of foreign direct investment in the United States; (9) innovative and noteworthy State, regional, and local government initiatives to attract foreign investment; (10) initiatives by other countries in order to identify best practices for increasing global competitiveness in attracting foreign direct investment; (11) the impact that protectionist policies by other countries, such as forced data localism rules, forced localization of production, industrial subsidies, and the infringement of intellectual property rights, have on the advanced technology economy of the United States and the ability for United States located firms to develop innovative technologies; (12) other barriers to the United States ability to compete globally in an increasingly connected and digital globally economy, for instance, the use of technical barriers to trade (such as country specific standards for technology products and digital services); and (13) the adequacy of efforts by the Federal Government to increase the ease for foreign firms considering investment in the United States. (c) Limitation The review conducted pursuant to subsection (a) shall not address laws or policies relating to the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States. (d) Public comment Prior to— (1) conducting the review under subsection (a), the Secretary shall publish notice of the review in the Federal Register and shall provide an opportunity for public comment on the matters to be covered by the review