On June 30, President Trump signed Executive Order 14312, “Providing for the Revocation of Syria Sanctions” (EO), which formally terminates many U.S. sanctions on Syria. Public reports indicate that the European Union has also lifted nearly all sanctions on Syria.Continue Reading U.S. Government Ends Sanctions on Syria
Faith Dibble
Faith Dibble counsels clients as they navigate the complex regulations associated with a global marketplace. She advises clients on international trade and complex cross-border transactions, investigations, and regulatory and compliance matters relating to U.S. national security.
CFIUS and President Trump Force Unwinding of 2020 Acquisition of Jupiter Systems, LLC
On July 8, the Trump administration issued an order blocking and requiring the unwinding of a 2020 acquisition by which Jupiter Systems, LLC (Jupiter), a U.S.-based audiovisual equipment supplier, was acquired by Suirui International Co., Limited (Suirui), a Chinese-based cloud communication service carrier. The administration cited national security concerns due to “the potential compromise of Jupiter’s products used in military and critical infrastructure environments.”Continue Reading CFIUS and President Trump Force Unwinding of 2020 Acquisition of Jupiter Systems, LLC
U.S. Government Eases Some Restrictions on Syria
On May 23, 2025, the U.S. Treasury Department, Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced several actions to provide sanctions relief to Syria. OFAC is the primary government agency responsible for administering U.S. economic sanctions.Continue Reading U.S. Government Eases Some Restrictions on Syria
America First Investment Policy Sets Sights on China
On February 21, the Trump Administration released the America First Investment Policy (the memo or memorandum). The wide-ranging memo formally targets investment from the People’s Republic of China, including Hong Kong and Macau (collectively, the PRC), in sensitive U.S. sectors, modifies aspects of the Committee for Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) process, and proposes new restrictions on outbound investment. Continue Reading America First Investment Policy Sets Sights on China
Haas Automation Agrees to Pay More Than $2.5 Million to Settle Sanctions and EAR Violations
On January 17, the Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and the Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) announced that Haas Automation Inc. (Haas) agreed to settle potential civil liability related to multiple violations of the Ukraine-/Russia-related Sanctions Regulations and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Continue Reading Haas Automation Agrees to Pay More Than $2.5 Million to Settle Sanctions and EAR Violations
Update on Tariffs: Vigorous Enforcement Likely Amidst Uncertainty
In the roughly four weeks since his inauguration, President Trump has announced then paused tariffs on Canada and Mexico, expanded tariffs on steel and aluminum, and suggested introducing reciprocal tariffs on the rest of the world. Continue Reading Update on Tariffs: Vigorous Enforcement Likely Amidst Uncertainty
International Trade Enforcement Roundup – December 2024

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International Trade Enforcement Roundup – November 2024

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International Trade Enforcement Roundup – October 2024

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International Trade Enforcement Roundup – September 2024

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