Strategic Trade Controls/Export Controls

Investigate the role of strategic trade and export controls in preventing the illegal flow of sensitive goods and services, with a focus on compliance, risk management, and enforcement.

The BIS 50% Rule

Under the new BIS Affiliates Rule, any entity at least 50% owned by a listed party is subject to the same export control restrictions as the parent. The objective of the rule is to close a loophole and more effectively counter diversion of sensitive and restricted items.

September 2025 Sanctions and Export Controls Update

Explore this month’s Sanctions and Export Controls Update, highlighting IFI’s take on key developments from September 2025.

August 2025 Sanctions and Export Controls Update

Explore this month’s Sanctions and Export Controls Update, highlighting IFI’s take on key developments from August 2025.

July 2025 Sanctions and Export Controls Update

Explore this month’s Sanctions and Export Controls Update, highlighting IFI’s take on key developments from July 2025.

June 2025 Sanctions & Export Controls Update

Explore this month’s Sanctions and Export Controls Update, highlighting IFI’s take on key developments from June 2025.

May 2025 Sanctions & Export Controls Update

Explore this month’s Sanctions and Export Controls Update, highlighting IFI’s take on key developments from the U.S., EU and UK in May 2025.

Trump’s IEEPA Tariffs – Blurring the Lines Between Trade Sanctions and Traditional Tariffs

The Trump administration’s unprecedented use of tariffs as a tool of national security and foreign policy to compel countries to change policies the U.S. opposes has blurred the lines between tariffs and trade sanctions.

April 2025 Sanctions & Export Controls Update

Explore this month’s Sanctions and Export Controls Update, highlighting IFI’s take on key developments from the U.S., EU and UK in April 2025.

Intensifying Focus on Export Control Compliance by Banks

This article recaps BIS export control guidance to banks, assesses the likelihood of enforcement action this year, and sets out actions Chief Compliance Officers can take to improve their export control compliance program.

Export Controls, Ethics & Human Rights in Global Trade

International trade is vital for economic growth and global relations, but it involves complex ethical and legal issues, especially regarding human rights. Explore dual use goods, human rights considerations, international regulatory frameworks, and actions for businesses further in this article.