On June 4, 2026, the US Department of State announced a new round of designations under Executive Order 14404 (“EO 14404”) targeting five entities and five individuals for being “associated with developing, implementing, and funding the Cuban regime’s violent revolutionary network.” Secretary of State Marco Rubio issued a press statement explaining the purpose of these designations. Concurrent with these designations, the US Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) issued a new…
On April 28, 2026, the US Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) took a series of Iran-related actions as part of the Administration’s “Economic Fury” campaign of exerting maximum pressure against Iran. Specifically, OFAC (1) issued an alert warning of the sanctions risks of dealing with Chinese “teapot” oil refineries that process Iranian crude oil and (2) published FAQ 1249, which warns that “toll” payments to the Government of Iran (“GoI”)…
In un contesto globale segnato da crescenti tensioni geopolitiche e da un ricorso sempre più esteso agli strumenti economici come leve di national security, le imprese si confrontano con un quadro regolatorio in costante evoluzione. Durante Il Milan Trade Day 2026 analizzeremo i principali sviluppi in materia di sanzioni UE e USA, export controls, dogane ed enforcement, con un focus sugli effetti concreti per le aziende italiane. Attraverso interventi mirati e aggiornamenti operativi, i professionisti…
Against a backdrop of rising geopolitical tensions and the growing use of economic measures as tools of national security, companies are facing an increasingly complex and fast‑moving regulatory environment. Milan Trade Day 2026 will examine key developments relating to EU and US sanctions, export controls, customs and enforcement, focusing on their practical impact on Italian businesses. Through targeted sessions and operational updates, Baker McKenzie professionals will assess risks, liabilities and opportunities, providing practical guidance to…