When you hear country names like North Korea, Russia and Syria, you may think bad juju. The United States has long standing opinions on these countries and their leaders, but Syria just received a major upgrade to how the United States views the country. On August 24, 2026, the Secretary of State rescinded Syria’s State…
Did you know that the anti-boycott laws are part of export compliance? If not, you are not alone, as this is often an overlooked due diligence requirement necessary to comply with the U.S. export laws. Understanding what U.S. anti-boycott compliance means and how it affects day-to-day operations is key to adhering to the requirements. These…
If you are an exporter, chances are you’ve had questions about complying with the export regulations. Understanding the regulations is one thing; applying them correctly in real-world situations is another. If you’ve ever wondered whether other exporters struggle with the same challenges, you’re not alone. Test your export compliance knowledge with some of the most…
The end of April saw a double whammy of belt-tightening for many exporters as the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) imposed additional restrictions on the exports, reexports or transfers of specific goods, equipment materials or software to China, Russia, and Venezuela. Changes Continue to Occur Last week, we reported on the changes being addressed…