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Ian Cohen

US Targets Russian Energy Sector With Expanded Sanctions, New Designations

January 13, 2025 by Ian Cohen|Top News

The U.S. announced a host of newsanctions against Russia’s energy sector last week, targeting major Russian oil producers, oil service providers and insurance companies, as well as vessels and traders moving Russian oil as part of the country’s shadow fleet. The Office of Foreign Assets Control also issued two new determinations that authorize sanctions against any person or entity with ties to Russia’s energy sector and that block the provision of U.S. petroleum services to parties in Russia, and it announced it will soon be ending a general license that had authorized certain Russia-related energy payments.

Topics:OFAC Sanctions Activity, Russia Export Controls and Sanctions, US Export Controls, OFAC, SDN List, OFAC General Licenses

New Round of US AI Chip Controls Will Draw EU Backlash, Think Tank Says

January 10, 2025 by Ian Cohen|Export Controls

The Biden administration’s upcoming AI chip-related export controls likely wil

Ian Cohen

USDA Official Hopes US-China Meeting Is 'Serious Attempt' at Progress

September 6, 2019 by Ian Cohen|Other U.S.

A top U.S. Department of Agriculture official said he was “elated” to hear about the upcoming October meeting between top-level U.S. and China officials, but warned that a trade deal may still be far away. “I hope this is a very serious attempt to get going and to get back to the table and really bring this to fruition,” said Undersecretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Ted McKinney, speaking during a Sept. 5 conference call with reporters.

Export Control Reform Reducing Confusion, Complaints From Exporters, BIS Official Says

September 6, 2019 by Ian Cohen|Top News

The Commerce Department has been receiving fewer questions and complaints on export controls as it proceeds with the government’s Export Control Reform initiative, said Hillary Hess, director of the regulatory policy division at the Bureau of Industry and Security. The reform process, which began under the Obama administration and continues as Commerce

Ian Cohen

OFAC Issues Hong Kong Sanctions Guidance

October 15, 2020 by Ian Cohen|Top News

The Treasury Department issued updated guidance on Hong Kong-related sanctions and the State Department issued a report to Congress under the Hong Kong Autonomy Act, the agencies said Oct. 14.

Topics:OFAC Sanctions Activity, US Export Controls, OFAC, SDN List

House Committee Considering New Semiconductor Export Controls

October 14, 2020 by Ian Cohen|Top News

The House Foreign Affairs Committee is reviewing new export controls on items related to semiconductors, potentially including design elements and software, said Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Texas. McCaul said some U.S. export restrictions may need to be strengthened to address continuing Chinese attempts to steal U.S. technologies.

Topics:Chip Export News, US Export Controls

Industry Urges Caution on Potential Surveillance Export Controls, Others Call for More Restrictions

October 13, 2020 by Ian Cohen|Top News

The Bureau of Industry and Security should be careful not to place overly broad, unilateral export restrictions on items

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