On January 2, 2025, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s (Treasury) regulation restricting U.S. outbound investments in certain advanced technology sectors in China (the Final Rule) takes effect. Thereafter, investments by...more
The Department of the Treasury (Treasury) has released a final rule imposing restrictions on U.S. outbound investment in Chinese companies active in developing certain national security technologies (Final Outbound Rule)....more
February saw a continuing focus on Russia. First, the Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), in conjunction with the State Department, sanctioned over 500 individuals and entities – the “largest number...more
Outsourcing the design and manufacturing of products, components and software to foreign contractors has become a significant part of manufacturing in the U.S. However, if the items involved are subject to U.S. export...more
When most people think of exports, they imagine the movement of merchandise across international borders. However, an export can happen without having to leave the United States, such as in your office breakroom, by storing...more
Amended definitions under the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) became effective today, Sept. 1, 2016. Although there are no significant changes to the scope or...more