UK tightens export restrictions on military nuclear equipment
Issue 53 May 2025
The UK’s Export Control Joint Unit has amended 13 open general export licenses…
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Nvidia CEO calls US semiconductor export controls “a failure”
Issue 53 May 2025
Nvidia has over the past four years lost market share to Chinese competitors…
House bill seeks to relax missile technology export controls for key allies
Issue 53 May 2025
U.S. Representatives Michael McCaul (R-Texas) and Bill Huizenga (R-Michigan) have introduced legislation aimed…
UK updates export controls on military and dual-use goods
Issue 53 May 2025
The UK’s Export Control Joint Unit has published new regulations updating strategic export…
Japan enforces first sanctions evasion case
Issue 53 May 2025
Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (“METI”) completed prosecution of its first…
UK sanctions regulator fines shipping firm £5,000 for failing to respond to investigation request
Issue 53 May 2025
The UK’s Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (“OFSI”) imposed a £5,000 penalty on…
Mixed messaging or mission pivot?
Issue 52 April 2025
The Bureau of Industry and Security’s budget and mission are under discussion. Does…
EU guidance on national control lists includes risk assessments
Issue 52 April 2025
The EU Commission has issued a recommendation on how Member States should approach…
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