Key Takeaway: DDTC’s proposed rule would shift ITAR Part 130 reporting from a transaction-linked model to consolidated annual submissions. It also proposes raising monetary thresholds for the first time since 1993. By making notifications of political contributions and fees or
International Trade Law
Trade law news insights and commentary
The International Trade Law blog published by Crowell & Moring LLP covers legal developments and regulatory changes affecting international commerce. Topics include customs regulations, trade sanctions, tariffs, import/export controls, and enforcement actions by government agencies such as OFAC and U.S. Customs and Border Protection. The blog addresses issues like forced labor findings, sanctions compliance, trade remedies, and the impact of trade policies on global supply chains. It also discusses specific country-related trade measures, such as sanctions on Belarus and tariff investigations involving Nicaragua, providing insights into the intersection of trade law, human rights, and international relations.
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DOJ’s National Security Division Announces First Declination Under New Corporate Enforcement Policy With Parallel BIS Settlement
On June 17, 2026, the U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ( National Security Division (NSD) announced that it had issued a declination for Robert Bosch GmbH (Bosch) relating to potential violations of the Export Control Reform Act, 50 U.S.C. § 4819…
Crowell & Moring Hosts ACSS New York Chapter Event on Cartels, Foreign Terrorist Organizations, and Financial Crime Compliance
On June 4, 2026, Crowell Partners Caroline Brown and Anand Sithian hosted the ACSS New York Chapter at the New York office for an in-person panel discussion titled “Renewed Focus on Cartels, Transnational Criminal Organizations, and Foreign Terrorist Organizations: Compliance…
USTR Finds Certain Brazilian Practices in Six Issue Areas Actionable Under Section 301; Proposes 25% Tariffs on Brazilian Goods and Invites Comments
The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has issued a Notice of Determination and Request for Comments, finding that certain of Brazil’s acts, policies, and practices are actionable under Sections 301(b) and 304(a) of the Trade Act of…
USTR Proposes Sweeping Tariffs as Part of Section 301 Forced Labor Import Enforcement Investigation
On June 2, 2026, the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) announced a landmark set of enforcement actions under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, targeting 60 economies worldwide for failing to prohibit the importation of goods produced with forced…
Executive Order on Strengthening Customs Enforcement
On June 3, 2026, the White House issued an Executive Order (“Strengthening Customs Enforcement”) that directs the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (“CBP”) to take a series of actions intended to combat customs…
BIS Confirms Advanced Chip License Requirements Extend to D:5 and Macau-Headquartered Entities Worldwide
Key Takeaway: BIS’s latest guidance closes an ambiguity created by the AI Diffusion Rule rollback, confirming that the original 2023 license requirement for advanced computing items exported to Country Group D:5 and Macau-headquartered entities remains in full force – regardless…
Supply Chain Disruption – Again
Businesses affected by the Strait of Hormuz crisis are likely to be navigating both sides of the contractual liability equation: seeking to enforce protections while simultaneously trying to limit their own exposure. This balancing act will feel familiar to those…
ATF Catches Up with Export Control Reform (Better Late than Never!)
Key Takeaway: ATF’s latest final rule closes a regulatory gap left by the Export Control Reform (“ECR”) initiative, acknowledging that the Department of Commerce now shares jurisdiction alongside the Department of State over items on ATF’s United States Munitions Import…
DOJ Launches FOCUS Initiative, Seeks Data Miners to Assist in Identifying and Building Fraud Claims
On April 30, 2026, the DOJ announced the launch of the Fraud Oversight through Careful Use of Statistics initiative (FOCUS) to increase coordination between the Department and the growing host of data miners who sift through publicly available government data…