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Issue 55 July/August 2025
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UK imposes £1.16 million fine on exporter shipping to Russia
Issue 55 July/August 2025
In the UK, His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (“HMRC”) imposed a £1.16 million…
EV battery technologies caught in trade war
Issue 55 July/August 2025
China’s Ministry of Commerce (“MOFCOM”) announced the addition of technologies and production processes…
After pushback, EU passes 18th Russia Sanctions Package
Issue 55 July/August 2025
Estonia said it would block adoption of the EU’s 18th sanctions package on…
UK’s OFSI: location matters in sanctions enforcement
Issue 55 July/August 2025
The UK’s Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (“OFSI”) issued new guidance clarifying how…
U.S. representatives cautious on export controls, support BIS budget increase
Issue 54. June 2025
The Commerce department’s Undersecretary for the Bureau of Industry and Security (“BIS”) became…
OFAC issues maximum fine for U.S. VC firm
Issue 54. June 2025
Silicon Valley-based venture-capital firm GVA Capital will pay nearly $216 million for its…
Will BIS adopt a 50% rule?
Issue 54. June 2025
Ever since the Senate Confirmation hearing for Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Export…
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