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US: New EO Calls for Overhaul of Importer of Record Framework and Increased Customs Enforcement

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On June 3, 2026, President Trump signed an Executive Order (EO) entitled “Strengthening Customs Enforcement.” The EO directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to undertake a sweeping set of actions to tighten and escalate customs enforcement, addressing specifically importer of record (IOR) eligibility, foreign IOR restrictions, disclosure requirements, and penalty standards. Enhanced IOR Requirements The EO directs DHS to revise importer eligibility regulations to require that an…

Webinars: 46th Global Year-End Review of Import/Export & Trade Compliance Developments Conference

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Join us online for our 46th Global Year-End Review of Import/Export & Trade Compliance Developments Conference, a multi-panel webinar series featuring expert insights on key global trade topics. This three-day online series features nine substantive sessions (three each day) designed to help you navigate the evolving trade landscape. Join our international trade compliance lawyers from around the world for in-depth discussions on sanctions and export controls, imports and customs compliance, enforcement, global and regional regulatory…

SAVE THE DATE: Global Year-End Review of Import/Export & Trade Compliance Developments Conference

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Join us in Santa Clara, California on Thursday, November 13, for an exclusive in-person forum on Trade Policy in an Era of Geoeconomics, Tariff Wars& National Security Risks. This in-person event will precede our webinar series – the 46th Virtual Annual Year-End Review of Import/Export & Trade Compliance Developments Conference.This in-person forum offers a unique opportunity to engage directly with industry experts and peers, participate in focused discussions on global trade trends and gain valuable insights ahead of the virtual conference. PLEASE NOTE: This in-person session is a standalone experience and…

US: US Department of Justice to Actively Investigate Tariff Evasion-Related Misconduct

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The U.S. Department of Justice recently announced the formation of the Market, Government, and Consumer Fraud Unit (MGCF Unit). The MGCF will reportedly sit within the DOJ’s Fraud Section. Although the details of the MGCF Unit’s precise remit are still forthcoming, we expect the MGCF Unit will be empowered to pursue criminal investigations and prosecutions of tariff evasion techniques such as misclassifying or undervaluing goods, as well as transshipping goods to a different country and…

US: Export Controls Enforcement in 2024: A Fireside Chat with U.S. Assistant Secretary Matthew S. Axelrod

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Please join Baker McKenzie and ICPA for a fireside chat with Assistant Secretary Axelrod (U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security) where he will share his insights on what to expect in the year ahead for export enforcement. Assistant Secretary Axelrod will provide his perspectives on Bureau of Industry and Security priorities and the multilateral enforcement framework that is emerging globally. At a time when export enforcement priorities are changing rapidly following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine…

2023 Global Year-End Review of Import/Export & Trade Compliance Developments Conference

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In keeping with tradition, we are pleased to invite you to our annual Global Year-End Review of Import/Export & Trade Compliance Developments Conference to be held between December 4-7. The conference will provide valuable insights on the latest developments, challenges and opportunities in the ever-changing landscape of international trade.We will kick off the conference with an in-person networking session and panel discussion on December 4 on the pressing topic of “Navigating Trade Compliance Amidst Geopolitical Disruptions…

International: TMT Talk Podcast Series – Latest Episode – ESG – Key issues and developments for global supply chains for the TMT sector

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Baker McKenzie’s Global Compliance News Blog published “International: TMT Talk Podcast Series – Latest Episode – ESG – Key issues and developments for global supply chains for the TMT sector,” which can be viewed here.

EU introduces sector-based economic sanctions on Belarus

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Following coordinated designations of certain Belarusian individuals and entities earlier this week (see our previous post here), the EU has announced that further sector-based economic sanctions will come into force on 25 June 2021. The restrictions are implemented by Council Regulation (EU) 2021/1030 (the “Regulation“), which amends Regulation (EC) No 765/2006. The new sanctions target a broad range of technology and software, dual-use goods and technology, tobacco, petroleum and potash products, and financial services. The prohibitions apply regardless of…