The UK government is in the process of launching its UK Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (UK CBAM), a new tax on imports of specified carbon-intensive goods that will take effect on 1 January 2027.
It is designed to prevent ‘carbon
Brazil expects EU poultry exports to resume after audit
Brazil is expecting to be again to the list of poultry and honey suppliers to the European Union following positive findings from an assessment.An audit was carried out after Brazil requested to be put back on a list of countries
President Trump Signs Legislation Authorizing Russia-Related Tariffs and Additional Sanctions
On September 18, President Trump signed into law the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 (the “Graham Act” or the “Act”), which passed both the House and Senate with substantial bipartisan majorities. The law is named
US Department of the Treasury Strengthens Iran Sanctions as Part of Operation Economic Outcast
Earlier this month, as part of Operation Economic Outcast targeting Iran, the US Department of the Treasury ushered in a flurry of administrative and regulatory changes. On September 10, 2026, the Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC“) modified its
Judicial Notice Supplement (09.27.26): Goodbye Kiss
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OFAC Creates Unified Sanctions Penalties Regulations
Key Takeaways:
- Key Takeaway #1: The U.S. Department of Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) published a final rule (the “Rule”), effective September 25, 2026, creating the “Sanctions Penalties Regulations” under 31 CFR Part 505: the agency’s first-ever single,
RPNLU Prayagraj Hosts Second International Debate Competition; Uttaranchal University Wins Best Team
Prayagraj | 26 September 2026: The Second Edition, International Debate Competition, was successfully conducted by the Debate and Discussion Club (DDC) of Dr. Rajendra Prasad National Law University (RPNLU), Prayagraj. The prestigious event observed registrations from thirty teams across India
US Lifts Ethiopia-Related Sanctions and Removes Ethiopia from the ITAR Proscribed Country List
On September 18, 2026, the US Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) announced the expiration of the national emergency declared in Executive Order 14046 of September 17, 2021, “Imposing Sanctions on Certain Persons With Respect to
The India–EU Free Trade Agreement: A Landmark Deal Moves Toward Finalisation
Summary: With the India–EU FTA proceeding towards finalisation, both economies now have an opportunity to prepare for sweeping tariff cuts, new market access, and revised compliance obligations before the agreement is finally concluded. The blog sets out the key provisions
U.S.-China Board of Trade “30-for-30” Identifies Products Recommended for Reduced Tariffs
On September 27, 2026, the White House announced a reciprocal list of U.S. and Chinese imports recommended for reduced tariff treatment (“30-for-30”) as part of the first major outcome of the U.S.-China Board of Trade. The U.S.-China Board of Trade