Trade and Manufacturing Monitor
Treasury Department Announces Largest Settlement in History and Severe Penalties Against Binance
On November 21, 2023, the Treasury Department, through the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) and Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), announced unprecedented actions against Binance Holdings Ltd.…
Annual Report to Congress Proposes Counters to China’s Military-Civil Fusion Program
On November 14, 2023, the U.S.-China Economic & Security Review Commission (the Commission) published its annual report to Congress. The report covers a wide range of topics, including a detailed assessment of the…
OFAC Enhances Sanctions on Russia and Its Procurement Networks Abroad
On November 2, 2023, the Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) unveiled new sanctions targeting Russia’s energy production, metals and mining, and defense procurement sectors. OFAC also…
U.S. Temporarily Eases Sanctions Against Venezuelan Energy, Gold
On October 18, the Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) eased U.S. sanctions on dealings with Venezuela’s gold and oil and gas sectors by issuing and amending several general licenses.…
Commerce Department Strengthens Semiconductor and Advanced Computing Controls
On October 17, 2023, the Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (“BIS”) published two interim final rules (“IFR’s”) covering advanced computing items, semiconductor manufacturing equipment, and items…