EU Unleashes Sweeping Russia Sanctions | UK Slams Barclays for AML Failures | OFAC Overhauls Licensing | Annex VII ‘Catch-All’ Rule Reshapes Export Controls

Europe plans to turn up the heat: Sanctions Package 18 goes after Nord Stream, banks, oil and Russian trade backers.

Europe plans to turn up the heat: Sanctions Package 18 goes after Nord Stream, banks, oil and Russian trade backers.

End-use statements are not a silver bullet for export compliance. Here’s what else you must do to stay on the right side of the law.

The EU will impose significant new tariffs and trade bans against products originating in the U.S. if trade talks fail.

The EU’s 18th sanctions package against Russia introduces stricter oil price caps, blacklists more entities and vessels, and sets new standards for compliance, signalling a tougher era for trade professionals.

The EU Council’s proposed overhaul of the Union Customs Code will transform customs compliance, digitalise border processes, and raise the bar for trusted traders. Learn what the new Data Hub, “Trust & Check” status, and single-window reforms mean for importers, exporters, and compliance professionals.

EU-US Tariff Latest / CJEU on RGR / EUCA’s Home? / nUCC Details? EU-UK SPS & CBAM & More

The Court of Justice of the European Union has ruled that importers may still qualify for Returned Goods Relief (RGR) even if certain formalities are missed, as long as there is no intent to deceive. This decision ensures that honest mistakes are not penalised as fraud, bringing clarity and fairness to EU customs compliance.

Focus: Transshipment Tariffs | C-TPAT Red Flags | USMCA 232 on Cars | 301 on Brazil | Forced Labor Dashboard | WCO Data Model 4.2.0. | WTO on US tariffs & More

CBP’s latest CTPAT guidance outlines critical warning indicators for trade-based money laundering. Find out how to spot red flags and protect your supply chain.

The introduction of new U.S. transshipment tariffs has created confusion and concern among trade professionals. Discover what these tariffs mean, who is at risk, and how to protect your business from unexpected compliance pitfalls.

Edition 26 spotlights record-breaking fines, Russia sanctions extensions, and a surge in enforcement. Global compliance stakes have never been higher—read on for the latest trends and must-know updates in export controls and sanctions.

The BIS Interactive Commerce Control List just got a major upgrade. With a user-friendly online interface and faster keyword search, export compliance is now easier than ever for trade professionals.

Feeling lost in export control jargon? This guide explains the 15 most important abbreviations every compliance officer, trade professional, and exporter should know.

Get the essential customs, trade, and compliance updates for the EU and UK, including new tariffs, trade measures, CBAM changes, FTA developments, and the latest regulatory actions for the week of 8–14 July 2025.

30% Trump tariffs? EU trade chiefs warn it may render transatlantic trade nearly impossible. Here’s what you need to know.

The U.S. is revising reciprocal tariff rates from August 1, 2025. This blog explains the new rates, which countries are affected, and how importers can stay compliant.

This edition covers Trump’s sweeping tariff escalations, FDA’s end to de minimis exemptions, expanded CBP enforcement, new AD/CVD rulings, WTO dispute activity, and critical classification updates—vital insights for trade professionals navigating rising compliance risks.

Relying on your supplier’s HS code may seem easy, but it puts your compliance—and your bottom line—at risk. Learn how to take control, avoid costly mistakes, and ensure your customs classification is always accurate and audit-ready.