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OFAC Issues Amended Russia-Related General License and FAQs: On February 26, OFAC issued General License 131C, which extends the authorization of certain transactions for the negotiations/contingent...more
3/2/2026
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Economic Sanctions ,
EU ,
European Commission ,
General Licenses ,
International Trade ,
Maritime Transport ,
Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) ,
Oil & Gas ,
Popular ,
Russia ,
Shipping ,
Ukraine
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Ukraine-Russia Peace Talks End without Agreement: According to Reuters, on January 24, Ukraine and Russia talks, brokered by the U.S., ended without a deal but with more talks expected the following...more
2/2/2026
/ Anti-Money Laundering ,
Asset Freeze ,
Economic Sanctions ,
Energy Sector ,
EU ,
European Commission ,
Executive Orders ,
Exports ,
General Licenses ,
International Trade ,
Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) ,
Oil & Gas ,
Russia ,
Ukraine
On December 18, 2025, President Donald Trump signed the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (the “NDAA”). The NDAA includes the Comprehensive Outbound Investment National Security Act of 2025 (“COINS”),...more
1/9/2026
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Cross-Border Transactions ,
Financial Institutions ,
Foreign Investment ,
Investment ,
National Security ,
New Legislation ,
Outbound Transactions ,
Regulatory Reform ,
Semiconductors ,
Technology Sector ,
Trump Administration ,
U.S. Treasury
On December 22, 2025, the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) announced that it would add all uncrewed aircraft systems (“UAS” or “drones”) and UAS critical components produced in foreign countries to the FCC’s Covered...more
1/5/2026
/ Department of Defense (DOD) ,
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) ,
Drones ,
Executive Orders ,
FCC ,
Imports ,
National Security ,
Supply Chain ,
Telecommunications ,
Trump Administration ,
Unmanned Aircraft Systems
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U.S. Is Prepared to Issue New Russia Sanctions if Putin Rejects Ukraine Peace Deal: According to Bloomberg and Reuters, on December 17 the United States was reported to be preparing an additional round...more
1/2/2026
/ Asset Freeze ,
Economic Sanctions ,
EU ,
Foreign Policy ,
Foreign Relations ,
General Licenses ,
National Security ,
Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) ,
Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) ,
Russia ,
U.S. Treasury ,
Ukraine
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U.S. Department of the Treasury Imposes $4.7 Million Penalty on Real Estate Investor for Dealing in Russian Blocked Property: On November 24, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign...more
12/1/2025
/ Asset Freeze ,
Economic Sanctions ,
Enforcement Actions ,
EU ,
European Commission ,
General Licenses ,
Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) ,
Russia ,
U.S. Treasury ,
UK ,
Ukraine ,
Vessels
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U.S. Department of the Treasury Announces Balkans-Related Designation Removals: On October 29, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) announced the deletion of...more
11/4/2025
/ Belarus ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Economic Sanctions ,
EU ,
European Commission ,
Export Controls ,
General Licenses ,
Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) ,
Russia ,
U.S. Treasury ,
Ukraine
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U.S. Secretary of State Meets with Russian Foreign Minister: On September 24, U.S. Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, met with Russian Foreign Minister, Sergey Lavrov. During the meeting, Secretary Rubio...more
9/29/2025
/ Asset Freeze ,
Economic Sanctions ,
EU ,
European Commission ,
Export Controls ,
Foreign Policy ,
International Trade ,
Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) ,
Russia ,
Tariffs ,
U.S. Treasury ,
Ukraine
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U.S. Department of the Treasury Sanctions Russian Cryptocurrency Exchange: On August 14, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) re-designated the cryptocurrency...more
8/29/2025
/ Cryptocurrency ,
Cyber Crimes ,
Cybersecurity ,
Economic Sanctions ,
EU ,
Financial Crimes ,
Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) ,
Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) ,
Ransomware ,
Russia ,
Sanctions ,
Trump Administration ,
U.S. Treasury ,
UK ,
Ukraine
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U.S. Treasury Department Sanctions Iranian Shipping Network that Transports Oil and Petroleum Products from Russia: On July 30, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control...more
8/1/2025
/ Economic Sanctions ,
EU ,
Export Controls ,
Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) ,
Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) ,
Russia ,
Tariffs ,
Trade Relations ,
U.S. Treasury ,
UK ,
Ukraine ,
Vessels
On July 11, 2025, the Trump Administration published an Order entitled “Regarding the Acquisition of Jupiter Systems, LLC by Suirui International Co., Limited” (dated July 8, 2025). This Order prohibits the February 2020...more
I. U.S. SANCTIONS -
Politico Reports President Trump Will Not Increase Sanctions on Russia to Maintain Peace Talks: On June 25, Politico reported that during an interview with Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, Secretary...more
I. U.S. Sanctions - President Trump Threatens Sanctions on Russia Following Drone Attack on Ukraine: On May 28, Bloomberg reported that President Trump said he was “‘absolutely’ considering new sanctions against Russia as...more
6/2/2025
/ Economic Sanctions ,
EU ,
Export Controls ,
Foreign Policy ,
HM Treasury ,
New Legislation ,
Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) ,
Proposed Legislation ,
Russia ,
UK ,
Ukraine ,
United States
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White House Reportedly Considering Lifting Sanctions on Russian Energy Assets: On April 23, Politico reported that the White House is debating lifting sanctions on Russia’s Nord Stream 2 natural gas...more
4/28/2025
/ Economic Sanctions ,
Energy Sector ,
EU ,
European Commission ,
Export Controls ,
Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) ,
Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) ,
Russia ,
Trade Relations ,
U.S. Treasury ,
UK ,
Ukraine
On April 2, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order designed to address the threat posed to the United States by trade deficits....more
4/9/2025
/ Ad Valorem Tax ,
Aluminum Sales ,
Executive Orders ,
Exports ,
Foreign Policy ,
Foreign Relations ,
Goods or Services ,
Imports ,
Infrastructure ,
International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) ,
International Trade ,
Mexico ,
Retaliatory Tariffs ,
Section 301 ,
Steel Industry ,
Supply Chain ,
Tariffs ,
Trade Act of 1974 ,
Trade Policy ,
Trump Administration ,
United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) ,
US Trade Policies
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U.S. Agrees to Help Lift International Sanctions on Certain Russian Exports: On March 25, Reuters reported that Washington has agreed “to push to lift some sanctions against Moscow.” This consideration...more
4/8/2025
/ Economic Sanctions ,
EU ,
European Commission ,
Exports ,
Imports ,
International Trade ,
Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) ,
Russia ,
Trade Relations ,
UK ,
Ukraine ,
United States
On March 26, 2025, President Donald Trump signed a proclamation imposing a 25% tariff on imports of automobiles (including passenger vehicles, i.e., sedans, SUVs, crossovers, minivans, cargo vans, and light trucks) and...more
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U.S. Department of the Treasury Takes Action Against Russian Efforts to Evade U.S. Sanctions: On January 15, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) designated...more
On January 13, 2025, the US Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) published an Interim Final Rule (IFR) titled “Framework for Artificial Intelligence Diffusion.” The IFR builds on a long series of...more
As global economic and geopolitical environments enter a new era, companies need to continuously develop and adjust their coherent global business strategies to secure and further expand business opportunities in all markets...more
1/2/2025
/ Acquisitions ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) ,
Business Opportunities ,
Business Strategies ,
CFIUS ,
China ,
Compliance ,
Covered Transactions ,
Critical Infrastructure Sectors ,
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Entity List ,
Exports ,
Final Rules ,
Financial Transactions ,
Forced Labor ,
Foreign Investment ,
Importers ,
Imports ,
Investment ,
Joint Venture ,
National Security ,
NPRM ,
Prohibited Transactions ,
Real Estate Transactions ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Semiconductors ,
Sensitive Personal Information ,
Supply Chain ,
Trade Relations ,
Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA)
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U.S. Department of the Treasury Designates Russian Construction Director and Issues Russia-Related General Licenses: On December 18, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control...more
12/27/2024
/ Asset Freeze ,
Belarus ,
Belarus Sanctions ,
Economic Sanctions ,
Entity List ,
EU ,
Export Controls ,
Exports ,
Foreign Policy ,
Imports ,
Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) ,
Russia ,
Trade Relations ,
Trade Restrictions ,
UK ,
Ukraine
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US Department of the Treasury Acts to Curtail Russia’s Use of the International Finance System: On November 21, the US Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) designated...more
12/6/2024
/ Belarus ,
Belarus Sanctions ,
Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) ,
Economic Sanctions ,
EU ,
Export Administration Regulations (EAR) ,
Export Controls ,
Exports ,
Foreign Policy ,
Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) ,
Russia ,
Trade Relations ,
UK ,
Ukraine
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U.S. Department of the Treasury Targets Russian Military-Industrial Producers: On October 30, the U.S. Department of the Treasury announced new sanctions on 275 individuals and entities involved in...more
11/6/2024
/ Economic Sanctions ,
EU ,
Export Controls ,
Exports ,
Foreign Policy ,
Foreign Relations ,
G7 ,
Infrastructure ,
Military Conflict ,
Russia ,
U.S. Commerce Department ,
U.S. Treasury ,
Ukraine
On October 28, 2024, the US Department of the Treasury (“Treasury”) issued a Final Rule to require the notification or prohibition of certain outbound investments and other transactions by US persons involving persons of...more
On September 6, 2024, the US Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) published an interim final rule (IFR) issuing new export controls on quantum computing, semiconductor, and other advanced technology,...more