As of Friday September 29, 2023, the United States Congress has yet to reach a spending agreement, as a result companies with international trade operations should prepare for a potential
Continue Reading Preparing for Impact of Government Shutdown on International Trade Functions
Biden Administration Proposes Significant Changes to Section 232 Exclusion Process
On Monday, August 28, 2023, the Bureau of Industry and Security (“BIS”) of the U.S. Department of Commerce issued a Proposed Rule that, if implemented, would make significant changes to
Continue Reading Biden Administration Proposes Significant Changes to Section 232 Exclusion ProcessPodcast: The Latest on Russia Sanctions
Check out the latest episode of The Justice Insiders—a podcast hosted by Husch Blackwell partner Gregg Sofer—where we explore the intersection of international trade law and government investigations
Continue Reading Podcast: The Latest on Russia SanctionsOFAC and U.S. Department of State Issue New Sanctions and Designates More Than 300 Russian Federation Individuals and Companies Aiding Russia’s War Efforts
On Friday, May 19, 2023, the U.S. Department of Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) announced the addition of more than 300 Russian Federation individuals and companies as well
Continue Reading OFAC and U.S. Department of State Issue New Sanctions and Designates More Than 300 Russian Federation Individuals and Companies Aiding Russia’s War EffortsBIS Implements Additional Export Controls and Entity List Additions Targeting Russia to Align with Allies and Partners
On May 19, 2023, the Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (“BIS”) announced new export controls and Entity List additions during President Biden’s G7 visit in Japan. In
Continue Reading BIS Implements Additional Export Controls and Entity List Additions Targeting Russia to Align with Allies and PartnersBIS Levies Record Penalty for Export Control Violations related to Huawei Shipments
Recently, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (“BIS”) announced the issuance of a $300 million penalty against Seagate Technology LLC and its Singapore affiliate, Seagate Singapore
Continue Reading BIS Levies Record Penalty for Export Control Violations related to Huawei ShipmentsUFLPA Region Alert and Postal Code Requirements Set to Deploy March 18, 2023
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is expected to deploy the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) regional alert and postal code requirement this Friday, March 18, 2023.
According to
Continue Reading UFLPA Region Alert and Postal Code Requirements Set to Deploy March 18, 2023Biden Administration Increases Tariffs on Russian Aluminum and 100 Other Products on One-Year Anniversary of Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine
On February 24, 2023, the Biden Administration announced the imposition of additional tariffs on Russian imports of aluminum and approximately 100 other individual products. The imposition of these additional tariffs
Continue Reading Biden Administration Increases Tariffs on Russian Aluminum and 100 Other Products on One-Year Anniversary of Russia’s Invasion of UkraineBIS Issues New Export Controls and Entity List Additions Targeting Russia on One-Year Anniversary of Invasion
The Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (“BIS”) announced today new export controls and Entity List additions designed to further restrict Russia’s ability to maintain its continued war
Continue Reading BIS Issues New Export Controls and Entity List Additions Targeting Russia on One-Year Anniversary of InvasionOFAC Issues Sweeping Sanctions to Mark One-Year Anniversary of Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine
On Friday, February 24, 2023, the US Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) issued new sanctions against individuals and entities operating in Russia and against those assisting with
Continue Reading OFAC Issues Sweeping Sanctions to Mark One-Year Anniversary of Russia’s Invasion of UkraineCBP Releases New Resources for UFLPA Enforcement & Applicability Reviews
On February 23, 2023, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (“CBP”) released new guidance for importers seeking admissibility of goods under the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (“UFLPA”). The three guidance
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