Trade Compliance Brief - Export Control and Sanctions Insights
Episodes
The Intermediary Illusion: Unpacking OFAC’s $1M Sectoral Sanctions Settlement with FTI Consulting
02 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we break down the critical compliance lessons from the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) Ju...
OFAC's $275M Adani Settlement: The Cost of Ignoring Third-Party Sanctions Red Flags
28 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we break down the historic $275 million settlement between the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (...
Inside the $36M GE Aerospace ITAR Settlement
18 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we break down the major April 2026 Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) enforcement action against GE Aerospace. Securing a $...
US Cuba Sanctions Update: The May 1st EO, Sectoral Sanctions, and FFI Secondary Risks
08 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On May 1, 2026, a sweeping new Executive Order fundamentally reshaped U.S. sanctions policy toward Cuba. Moving beyond the traditional list-based appr...
Poland’s €4.7M Crackdown: How Luxury Cars Secretly Reached Russia
07 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Despite Western trade restrictions, luxury goods are still making their way into Russia. This episode breaks down Poland's recent enforcement acti...
US Export Licensing Delays Costs Billions
05 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive into the growing crisis in U.S. export licensing based on a recent survey by the CSIS . We explore how the Bureau of Industry...
UK Sanctions Strategy 2026-29: The PERC Framework & AI Enforcement | OFSI Deep Dive
04 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The UK’s Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) has entered its second decade with a high-stakes mandate.In this episode, we break down...
Decoding the 2026 OFAC Guidance on Sham Transactions & Sanctions Evasion
01 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Analysis of the new OFAC "Functional Reality" standard. We discuss the December 2025 enforcement precedents and the 2026 advisory on sham tran...
Swiss Sanctions & Debt Enforcement: Case 4A_305/2025
30 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Swiss Federal Supreme Court has just changed the rules of the game for international trade compliance.In this episode, we provide a comprehensive ...
The $1.7M Export Lesson: Coastal PVA Technology and the SMIC Entity List Trap
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we break down the April 2026 BIS enforcement action against Coastal PVA Technology, Inc.. Learn how 18 violations involving EAR99 sem...
Navigating the 20th EU Sanctions Package: Shadow Fleets, LNG Bans, and Anti-Circumvention.
28 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we break down the 20th package of EU restrictive measures against Russia, adopted in April 2026. This isn't just another list of ...
Apple’s £390k UK Sanctions Fine: Why the Cork Subsidiary Paid for Russian Breaches
30 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In a landmark move, the UK’s Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) has fined Apple Distribution International (ADI) £390,000. Despite...
Swiss Trade Compliance Alert: U.S. & Israel Military Export Denial Explained
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Following the February 2026 escalation, the Swiss Bundesrat has invoked strict neutrality laws. We break down the Swiss War Materiel Act (WMA), the Go...
TradeStation's $1.1M OFAC Settlement: The High Cost of Geo-Blocking Failures
20 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dive into the latest Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) enforcement action, where Florida-based brokerage firm TradeStation Securities, Inc. agre...
How US Sanctions Killed Swiss MBaer Bank
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when a bank’s leadership systematically overrides its own compliance department? We deep-dive into the MBaer Merchant Bank scandal. We ...
President Trump’s 2026 CYBER STRATEGY for America
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
An in-depth analysis of the March 2026 National Cyber Strategy. We explore the Trump Administration’s plan to streamline cybersecurity regulations w...
China’s 15th Five-Year Plan: A Trade Compliance Briefing
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
An expert deep-dive into the regulatory implications of China’s 15th Five-Year Plan (2026–2030). We analyze the shift toward "New Quality Prod...
China’s MOFCOM Lists Japanese Industrial Giants: A New Era of Export Controls
28 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On February 24, 2026, China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) fundamentally altered the trade landscape by adding 20 Japanese entities to its Export C...
BIS vs. Teledyne FLIR: The Cost of Thermal Imaging Export Violations
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Trade Compliance Brief, we dissect the February 26, 2026, BIS Final Order against Teledyne FLIR LLC. We explore how 18 violatio...
OFAC Enforcement Case Study: The $3.7M Syrian Sanctions Violation
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Trade Compliance Brief, we break down the latest OFAC settlement involving a U.S. person residing abroad. We analyze the 20 vio...
Unlicensed Tech Data Exports: Breaking Down the Vizocom ICT EAR Violation
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that uploading a technical drawing to an offshore supplier portal is legally the exact same as shipping a controlled item across the bord...
SCOTUS Strikes Down IEEPA Tariffs: Navigating Section 122 & Trade Compliance
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Supreme Court has officially struck down the IEEPA tariffs in Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump, sending shockwaves through the global trade and c...
EU Sanctions Case Study: Tokarev v. Council (T-693/25)
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Trade Compliance Brief, we dissect the recent filing of Case T-693/25, Tokareva v. Council, at the General Court of the Europea...
OFAC Sanctions & Schools: The $1.7 Million IMG Academy Settlement Explained
15 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
When Elite Sports Meets International Sanctions.In this episode, we break down a shocking enforcement action from the U.S. Department of the Treasury’...
The $252M Mistake: Inside the Applied Materials & SMIC Settlement
12 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Trade Compliance Brief, we break down the massive $252.5 million administrative penalty issued by the Bureau of Industry and Se...
Tightening of German trade law driven by the integration of EU Directive 2024/1226
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This episode explores critical shifts in German foreign trade law (AWG/AWV) taking effect in on 05.02.2026. https://www.recht.bund.de/bgbl/1/2026/27/V...
Fueling the Russian War Machine? The EU Court Ruling on Euro Asia Cargo
07 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dive into the General Court’s January 2026 ruling against Euro Asia Cargo, a Sri Lankan logistics firm sanctioned for moving critical Kometa antenna...
Critical Minerals 2026: Project Vault, FORGE, and the Battle for "Real Things"
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast takes you inside the 2026 Critical Minerals Ministerial in Washington, D.C., where Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco R...
The Dual-Use Dilemma: How EU Technology Flows to Conflict Zones
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
How do European microchips end up in Russian missiles and cyber-surveillance tools reach repressive regimes? In this episode, we break down the Januar...
The US Remote Access Security Act: New Compliance Risks for Cloud Providers on the Horizon
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
With the passage of H.R. 2683, the era of unregulated remote access to U.S. technology is ending. We break down the amendments to the Export Control ...
Inside the 2026 National Defense Strategy: Trump’s Vision for the Department of War
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dive into the 2026 National Defense Strategy (NDS) issued by President Trump and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth. This episode analyzes the administrati...
The EAR99 Trap: Why "Local" Transfers to the Entity List Cost Exyte $1.5 Million
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This episode breaks down the $1,500,000 civil penalty assessed against Exyte Management GmbH for 13 violations involving the unauthorized in-country t...
The MGI Settlement: VSDs, Section 301, and the New Trade Fraud Task Force
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Our latest edition of our Trade Compliance Podcast will cover DOJs massive signal to the trade community. In this episode, we break down the MGI Inter...
Trade Compliance, Cybersecurity and the False Claims Act: The DOJ Swiss Automation Case
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This episode details the $421,234 settlement paid by Swiss Automation, Inc. to resolve allegations that it failed to provide required cybersecurity pr...
US National Security Strategy 2025 and Implications for Export Controls and Sanctions
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we analyze the 2025 National Security Strategy’s aggressive pivot toward "commercial diplomacy" and the weaponization of th...
OFAC Enforcement IPI Partners: When Legal Advice Isn’t Enough
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we break down the December 2025 enforcement action against IPI Partners, LLC, which resulted in an $11.4 million settlement with OFAC...
Blocked Deals: How a $4.6 Million OFAC Penalty Shocked the Real Estate Sector
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we will briefly discuss OFAC enforcement case with a $4,677,552 penalty on a U.S. individual (U.S. Person) and King Holdings LLC for w...
The MOFCOM 70 (2025) Suspension and the Rare Earth Export Controls That Still Threaten Global Supply Chains
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Discussion around the MOFCOM announcement 70. (powered by AI)
From Brooklyn to Prison: How a Russian-American Built Dual-Use Smuggling Network
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Follow the investigation into Vadim Yermolenko’s illicit procurement scheme that funneled sensitive electronics and ammunition to Russian military f...
Caught in the Crossfire: The Nexperia Case Study in Geopolitical Trade Warfare
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We explore how Nexperia became caught between US export controls, Chinese retaliatory restrictions, and Dutch government intervention, illustrating th...
China-U.S. Trade Deal October 2025
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Discussion on the agreed China-U.S. Trade Framework and the impact on global economy (powered by AI)
China's Trade War Playbook: MOFCOM's FDPR Clone and the 0.1% Price Trap for Global Rare Earth Supply Chains
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Discussion on Mofcom announcement 61 and the extraterritorial effects. (Powered by AI)
Yttrium and the Triple Threat
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Discussion of Yttrium and current geopolitical issues.(powered by AI)
China Broadens Export Controls on Critical Minerals and Technology on Oct 9th 2025.
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Discussing Chinas expansion of Export Controls on Critical Minerals and Technology on Oct 9th 2025. (powered by AI)
Report: Tracking the Components of Missiles and UAVs Used by Russia in Ukraine: What Lessons for Control Regimes?
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Discussing Report "Tracking the Components of Missiles and UAVs Used by Russia in Ukraine: What Lessons for Control Regimes?" by Conflict Arma...
BIS 50% Rule Unpacked
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The new BIS 50% Rule unpacked (powered by AI)
Austrian Military Export Control Regime unpacked
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Discussion of Austrian Export Control Regime (powered by AI)
SIPRI Report - Export Controls and Spyware
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Discussion of latest SIPRI research paper on Export Controls and Spyware by MARK BROMLEY AND GIOVANNA MALETTA (Podcast powered by AI)
Chinas Export Control Regime Unpacked Sept. 25
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Discussion of Chinas Export Control Regime (powered by AI)
WEF Report: Trade Compliance for Leadership: Navigating a Shifting Global Landscape
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Discussion of Trade Compliance for Leadership Report by WEF and PWC. (powered by AI)
Turkish Export Control Regime unpacked
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Structure of turkish Export Control Regime (powered by AI)
BAFA Publication Exportcontrols in Academia
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
BAFA Publicarion on Export Control in academia (powered by AI)
BAFA Merkblatt v2 Exportkontrolle in der Wissenschaft
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Exportkontrolle in der Wissenschaft Bafa Merkblatt V2 (powered by AI)
US Foreign Direct Product Rule FDPR - Risk for Swiss Manufaturers
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Introduction and Discussion about the US Foreign Direct Product Rule (powered by AI)
US Foreign Direct Product Rule FDPR - Falle für Schweizer Maschinenbauer
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Überblick und Diskussion über die US Foreign Direct Product Rule und mögliche Relevant für Schweizer Maschinenbauer (powered by AI)
OFAC vs. SECO: Decoding Crypto Sanctions in a Converging World
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Discusion on OFAC vs Swiss SECO Sanctions (powered by AI)
Switzerland's Stand Against Extraterritorial Sanctions
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Discussion about Switzerland's Stand Against Extraterritorial Sanctions (powered by AI)
Die Haltung der Schweiz gegenüber extraterritorialen Sanktionen
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Diskussion über die Haltung der Schweiz gegenüber extraterritorialen Sanktionen (powered by AI)
Tariff Chaos - 39% duties on Swiss goods to US
31 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
AI Podcast on US tariffs on Swiss products
Zoll Chaos 2025. 39% Zoll für Schweizer Waren in die USA
31 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
AI Podcast über die Situation der US Zölle für Schweizer Waren.
SECO fact Sheet Machine Tools and Sanctions
31 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode discussed the SECO publication on Machine Tools and Russia Sanctions
SECO Merkblatt Werkzeugmaschinen und Sanktionen
31 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Podcast zum SECO Merkblatt Werkzeugmaschinen und Sanktionen