On August 13, 2026, the Administration took two significant and complementary actions reshaping the regulatory landscape for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to increase U.S. domestic production.First, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) published a final rule further easing export
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Trump Administration Imposes National Security Duties on UAS, in Action Coordinated with FCC and Defense Regulation
On August 13, 2026, the White House published a Proclamation imposing duties under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 (“Section 232”) on imports of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and their parts and components. Following the Commerce Department’s
EU Adopts 21st Sanctions Package Against Russia
On July 23, 2026, the Council of the European Union adopted its 21st sanctions package against Russia and parallel measures concerning Belarus. Across the two asset-freeze regimes, the package added 48 individuals and 170 entities. Beyond the new listings, the
The UAE Joins United States’ Closest Export Control Partners: Key Takeaways from the BIS Final Rule
Effective immediately, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been removed from Country Groups D:3 and D:4 and added to Country Group A:5. This new country group designation allows exports of items controlled for chemical, biological or missile technology reasons to
UK Expands General Licensing for Dual-Use Exports
On June 25, 2026, the UK published a new Open General Export Licence (the “New OGEL”), permitting the export of a wide range of dual-use items to various low-risk destinations. The New OGEL consolidates existing open licensing routes for certain
EU Publishes New FDI Regulation: Harmonization—But Only Up to a Point
Today, Regulation (EU) 2026/1386 (“FDI Regulation”), the EU’s new regulation revising the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) screening framework, was published in the Official Journal following its adoption by the Council of the EU earlier this month. The FDI Regulation will
OFAC Authorizes Certain Iran Crude Oil and Petroleum Transactions but Questions Remain and EU and UK Sanctions Remain in Force
On June 22, 2026, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued Iran-related General License X (GL X), authorizing otherwise-prohibited transactions ordinarily incident and necessary to the production, sale, delivery or offloading of crude oil,
New Cuba Executive Order Creates an IEEPA-Based Sanctions Program and Secondary Sanctions Risk
On May 1, 2026, President Trump issued Executive Order (EO) 14404, “Imposing Sanctions on Those Responsible for Repression in Cuba and for Threats to United States National Security and Foreign Policy,” authorizing sanctions against persons determined to be operating in
Sanctions End‑Use Controls: What UK Exporters Need to Know
The UK has introduced a new “sanctions end‑use controls” licensing trigger aimed at restricting diversion of certain trade-sanctioned goods and related technology via non‑sanctioned third countries. The controls apply across all regimes with trade sanctions where restrictions extend beyond arms embargoes, and
EU Adopts 20th Sanctions Package Targeting Russia and Belarus
On April 23, 2026, the EU adopted its 20th sanctions package targeting Russia and Belarus in connection with the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
The latest package significantly expands the EU’s restrictive measures across the energy, finance and crypto, trade, services and maritime