Imports, Export Administration Regulations (EAR), Foreign Relations

Syria Sanctions - New General License Issued by OFAC Following Trump Announcement

Benesch on 5/28/2025

President Trump announced plans to relax sanctions against Syria during his recent trip to the Middle East, where he visited with the country’s President, Ahmed al-Sharaa. ...more

More Sanctions on Russia: Import Bans, Revocation of MFN Status, Luxury Goods Ban, USD Ban, Other Measures

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP on 3/14/2022

In coordination with the European Union and G7 countries, the United States announced a raft of new sanctions and trade control measures targeting Russia today in response to the ongoing war in Ukraine. The new measures...more

Trade Enforcement Digest - January 2022

Torres Trade Law, PLLC on 1/26/2022

Civil and criminal penalties levied against U.S. companies for trade violations are just the beginning of the potential unforeseen costs of doing business in the global marketplace. What cannot be quantified are the countless...more

New Opportunities in Cuba for U.S. Travel and Medical Companies – Cigars but not Commerce

Baker Donelson on 1/30/2015

After President Obama's announcement that his Administration will pursue a policy aimed at improving U.S.-Cuba diplomatic relations and ultimately eliminating the economic embargo on Cuba, the U.S. Treasury and Commerce...more

Important Changes to the U.S. Sanctions Against Cuba

Goodwin on 1/30/2015

The Obama administration recently announced the most significant changes in years to U.S. sanctions against Cuba, allowing expanded travel, trade, and exchange in targeted areas....more

Softening of Cuba Sanctions Opens the Way for Some Travel and Trade

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart,... on 1/28/2015

As part of a broader, ongoing effort to forge closer relations with Cuba, the Obama administration has enacted a new set of regulations intended to facilitate certain forms of authorized travel to Cuba. The regulations, which...more