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Protecting the National Security and Welfare of the United States and its Citizens from Criminal Actors and Other Public Safety...

Directs the Department of Justice (DOJ) to provide the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with expanded access to criminal history record information and authorizes DHS to share felony conviction records with trusted...more

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How U.S. Control of Venezuelan Oil Could Redefine the World Order

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U.S. involvement in Venezuela’s oil sector carries significant implications for global energy markets and international power structures. This article examines how potential U.S. control over Venezuelan oil production could...more

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Saudi Arabia’s designation as a major non-NATO ally: Practical defense trade implications

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On November 18, 2025, President Donald Trump announced that he designated the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) as a major non-NATO ally....more

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Designation of Certain Muslim Brotherhood Chapters as Foreign Terrorist Organizations and Specially Designated Global Terrorists...

Designates certain chapters of the Muslim Brotherhood, specifically those in Lebanon, Jordan, and Egypt, as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs) and Specially Designated Global Terrorists (SDGTs). Requires the State...more

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U.S. government publishes Tri-Seal Advisory “Sanctions and Export Controls Relief for Syria” after U.S. Department of Commerce...

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On November 10, 2025, the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce), the U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury), and the U.S. Department of State issued a Tri-Seal Advisory, “Sanctions and Export Controls Relief for Syria”...more

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Trump Tariff Tracker – November 7

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Following the trade agreement reached between the U.S. and China that was announced at the end of October, this week, the Trump Administration took a number of measures to implement commitments made in the agreement....more

Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP

US Sanctions in a Snap: Developments In Sanctions - October 2025

Hughes Hubbard’s “Sanctions in a Snap” is intended to provide a clear and concise summary of recent developments from the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). We hope you find it helpful in assessing U.S. economic...more

Thompson Coburn LLP

57. October 22, 2025 | Trump Administration Blocks Major Russian Oil Firms

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In response to Russia’s unprovoked invasions of Ukraine in March 2014 and February 2022, the Department of Treasury implemented various sanctions on Russian entities....more

Pillsbury - Global Trade & Sanctions Law

OFAC Designates Rosneft and Lukoil in Significant Expansion of Sanctions Targeting Russia’s Energy Sector

On October 22, 2025, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced significant new sanctions for Russia’s energy sector, designating Rosneft Oil Company (Rosneft) and Lukoil OAO...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

BIS Expands End User Export Controls with 50% Rule

The U.S. Commerce Department has expanded export control sanctions by extending them to 50% or more-owned affiliates of restricted parties. This development has a particularly significant impact on China-related export...more

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United States – Japan Trade Agreement Takes Effect

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On September 4, President Donald Trump signed the executive order “Implementing the United States-Japan Agreement” (the Agreement), which clarifies the bilateral trade agreement framework announced on July 23....more

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Memorandum of Understanding Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the United Kingdom of...

The Technology Prosperity Deal directs the United States and United Kingdom to cooperate in strategic science and technology areas including artificial intelligence, civil nuclear, fusion, and quantum technologies. It directs...more

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Federal Circuit Court of Appeals Issues Ruling Deeming Tariffs Under IEEPA Unlawful

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On August 29, 2025, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed a ruling by the U.S. Court of International Trade, holding that President Trump overstepped the authority provided by Congress under the...more

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Limited Relaxation of US Export Controls on Syria Leaves Many Restrictions in Place

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On August 28, 2025, the U.S. Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) published a rule relaxing certain restrictions on Syria under the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). But unlike the much broader...more

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Will the U.S/EU Trade Deal lead to additional changes in European ESG legislation?

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As a follow-up to the political agreement reached between U.S. President Donald Trump and EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen regarding cross-Atlantic trade on July 27th, 2025, the United States and the EU issued a...more

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US Extends China Tariff Truce by 90 Days

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On August 11, President Trump issued an executive order, "Further Modifying Reciprocal Tariff Rates to Reflect Ongoing Discussions With the People's Republic of China" (Order), extending the suspension of heightened tariffs...more

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With New Tariffs, Recent Settlements May Foreshadow Future DOJ Enforcement

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The Trump administration’s implementation of tariffs on August 7, 2025, will have profound implications for companies engaged in international supply chains. These tariffs are poised to increase business costs, affecting a...more

Patomak Global Partners

Significant U.S. Sanctions Relief for Syrian Arab Republic

The United States had imposed layers of sanctions on Syria since deeming it a State Sponsor of Terrorism in 1979. The U.S. Treasury imposed most sanctions during the Iraq War and the Syrian Civil War. In December 2024, Hay’at...more

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

Trump Issues Reciprocal Tariff Letters to 8 Additional Trade Partners

On Wednesday, July 9, President Trump issued letters to eight additional trade partners notifying them of their country-specific reciprocal tariff rates that will go into effect on August 1. An updated reciprocal tariff chart...more

Stankie Law

Revocation of Syrian Sanctions: Opportunities, Risks, and Changes under Executive Order 14312

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President Trump continued his flurry of sanctions actions with the recent revocation of the Syrian sanctions program. On June 30, 2025, President Donald Trump issued Executive Order (“EO”) 14312 “Providing for the Revocation...more

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US Lifts Most Sanctions on Syria

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On May 23, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued Syria General License 25 (GL 25), effectively lifting most sanctions imposed under the Syrian Sanctions Regulations (SSR) (31...more

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Syria Sanctions - New General License Issued by OFAC Following Trump Announcement

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President Trump announced plans to relax sanctions against Syria during his recent trip to the Middle East, where he visited with the country’s President, Ahmed al-Sharaa. ...more

Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani

Navigating the New Steel and Aluminum Tariffs in the Construction Industry

President Donald Trump has announced new 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports into the United States. This measure is part of the administration’s strategy to protect national security and address trade imbalances. ...more

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Navigating Tariffs and Income Taxes and Transfer Pricing

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In this new trade landscape, it is more important than ever to coordinate customs and operational planning with income taxes and transfer pricing....more

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Temporary Reduction of Reciprocal Tariffs on Chinese Goods Following US-China Trade Truce

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On May 12, President Trump issued an executive order, “Modifying Reciprocal Tariff Rates to Reflect Discussions with the People’s Republic of China” (the Order), temporarily lowering reciprocal tariffs on Chinese imports that...more

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