The EU-US Export Controls and Sanctions Update is a monthly publication of the Squire Patton Boggs International Trade Group – providing international trade advice and compliance services around the world.  This Update informs our clients and friends on the shifting regulatory framework on both sides of the Atlantic. In this issue of the Update, we cover:
·         Latest Developments
·         EU
·         France issues guidance on Iran sanctions
·         UK updates FAQs on business with Iran
·         Switzerland Eases sanctions policy on Iran
·         The Council of the EU votes to renew sanctions adopted with respect to Ukraine for six months
·         ICC, LCIA and SCC issue guidance on the impact of EU sanctions on arbitration administered by institutions based in the EU
·         Russia’s decree on destroying Western food imports comes into force
·         Non-member states adopt EU changes to Belarus and North Korea sanctions
·         US

·         BIS expands entity list to include 29 persons acting contrary to US policy in the Crimea region of Ukraine
·         DDTC publishes public comments to proposed revision of US Munitions List Categories XIV and XVIII
·         Enforcement Actions, Announcements and Events
Please contact a member of our export controls and sanctions team with any questions, or email InternationalTradeCompliance@squirepb.com for assistance.

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