On 16 June 2026, as the prime minister attended the G7, the UK announced 70 new sanctions under its Russia regime, comprising 43 designated persons and entities and 27 specified ships, directed at Russia’s shadow fleet, a Main Directorate of
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The Trade Practitioner, published by Squire Patton Boggs, focuses on international trade law and policy developments affecting global commerce. It covers topics such as export controls, sanctions regimes, trade compliance, and regulatory changes impacting cross-border transactions. The blog analyzes government measures from various jurisdictions, including the US, China, Russia, and the EU, addressing issues like export licensing, sanctions enforcement, and trade restrictions on strategic materials and technologies. It also discusses geopolitical influences on trade regulations and provides guidance on compliance strategies for businesses operating in complex international environments.
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The Council of the EU’s June 2026 restrictive measures against Russia
On 15 June 2026, the Council of the EU adopted a further set of restrictive measures in response to what it terms Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, adding 34 individuals and 47 entities to the EU’s asset-freeze and travel-ban…
The “real risk” threshold for sanctions exposure: The Court of Appeal in The Catalan Sea
On 22 May 2026, the UK’s Court of Appeal handed down its judgment in Tonzip Maritime (Singapore) Pte Ltd v. 2 Rivers Pte Ltd (The Catalan Sea) [2026] EWCA Civ 641, allowing the shipowners’ appeal and confirming that a charterparty…
AUKUS announces its first Pillar II signature project: Uncrewed undersea capabilities
On 30 May 2026, at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, the US, the UK and Australia announced the first signature project under Pillar II of the AUKUS partnership: the joint development of payloads and enabling systems for uncrewed undersea vehicles,…
Sanctions, National Security, and Countermeasures in Convergence: The European Operator Between Competing Obligations
Across April and May 2026 a sequence of regulatory developments redrew the operating environment for European companies engaging with Chinese counterparties. The State Council of the People’s Republic of China promulgated two consolidated countermeasures instruments: Order No. 834 of 31…
The Dutch government blocks a US investor for national security reasons
In May, the Dutch government formally prohibited Kyndryl from its proposed acquisition of Solvinity, the Dutch IT services provider, following a recommendation by the Bureau Toetsing Investeringen (BTI). The prohibition was adopted under the Dutch telecommunications security screening regime rather…
In-Person Event: US Export Controls Workshops in the UK – July 14-16, 2026
This hugely successful and highly praised event on US export controls regulations, which is jointly organized by the Export Group for Aerospace, Defence & Dual-Use (EGADD) and Squire Patton Boggs, will be celebrating its 19th Anniversary when it takes…
BIS Issues One-Year Suspension of Affiliates Rule Expansion
On November 10, 2025, the US Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) issued a final rule titled “One Year Suspension of Expansion of End-User Controls for Affiliates of Certain Listed Entities.” As the title indicates, the final…
China Expands Export Control on Rare Earth Minerals and More
On October 9, 2025, China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) announced two new decrees (the “New Rules”) significantly expanding and strengthening export controls over the rare earth supply chain: Decree No. 61 primarily targets foreign-made rare earth metals and products, while…
Russia Adopts Fast Track Mechanism for Selling Federal Assets
On September 30, 2025, President Vladimir Putin signed Decree No. 693 “On Certain Particularities of the Sale of Property in Federal Ownership”. The measure took effect the moment it was published. The decree is expressly framed as a response to…