Trade and Manufacturing Monitor
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…
U.S. and EU Regulators Provide Insights on Sanctions and Export Evasion Risks
On September 11, 2023, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued a Financial Trend Analysis detailing trends in suspected evasion of export controls on Russia. FinCEN’s analysis is informed by reports…
U.S. Bureau of Industry and Security Creates Option for Extended Renewals of Temporary Denial Orders
On August 30, 2023, the Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (“BIS”) amended the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”) to allow for the extended renewal of Temporary Denial Orders (“TDOs”) under…
New Nuclear Nonproliferation Controls on China and Macau
On Monday, August 14, 2023, the Commerce Department will impose new nuclear nonproliferation (“NP”) controls on China and Macau. The new controls are meant to address ongoing U.S. Government concerns regarding U.S.…
White House Issues Executive Order on Outbound Investment Screening
On August 9, 2023, the White House issued Executive Order 14105 (“EO”) to address the national security threat posed by outbound investment in certain countries of concern that seek to develop and exploit sensitive or…