THE JOURNAL OF EXPORT CONTROLS AND SANCTIONS
NEWS
US senators urge Hong Kong export controls
‘Our concern that Beijing could abuse Hong Kong’s special status is growing.’
Japan questions South Korea on ‘rationale’ for countermeasures
Export control-related dispute between the two countries shows no sign of slowing down.
Exporters are encourage to ‘include human rights safeguards language in contracts.’
Iran differences behind Bolton exit?
September, 2019Suggestions are that Trump may join a meeting with Rouhani and Macron.
US authorities empowered by anti-terror EO
September, 2019‘These new authorities…will hold foreign financial institutions who continue to do business with [terrorists] accountable.’
Jakarta announces ban on nickel exports
September, 2019Ban is ‘for the purposes of expediting the smelter building in Indonesia’.
OFAC publishes Nicaragua regs
September, 2019Move is the latest in a ratcheting up of US sanctions against the country.
Sea and stars: OFAC sanctions Iran shipping and space assets
September, 2019The US ‘will not allow Iran to use its space launch program as cover to advance its ballistic missile programs.’
Canada publishes ATT licence for US firearms exports
September, 2019Aim is ‘to provide a streamlined permitting process for the export of most ATT items to the United States.’
Singapore revises end-user statements
September, 2019Procedural revisions to come in force in November.
