Join us in Mountain View, California on Thursday, November 12, for an exclusive in-person forum on Trade Strategy in a Fragmented World.This in-person event will precede our webinar series – the 47th Year-End Review of Global Trade Developments Conference. PLEASE NOTE: This in-person session is a standalone experience and serves as a complement to the virtual conference taking place through webinars the following week between November 17-19, 2026. Each format offers distinct content and networking opportunities. The details for both events are included below. In-Person Forum→ Trade Strategy in a…
On August 13, 2026, the Trump Administration introduced a combination of trade measures intended to expand export opportunities for US unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV or drone) manufacturers while increasing incentives to source and produce drone technologies in the United States. The actions reflect a concerted approach to strengthen the US drone sector and address concerns about supply chain resilience and national security. Streamlined Export Controls The US Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security…
On 19 August 2026, the Swiss Federal Council adopted extensive amendments to the Ordinance on Measures in Connection with the Situation in Ukraine (the “Ukraine Ordinance”; the following citations in each case refer to the Ukraine Ordinance), thereby completing the implementation of the EU’s 20th sanctions package against Russia (see press release here). This final step follows the initial implementation step taken on 22 May 2026, when the Swiss Federal Council updated several Annexes to…
In brief On July 28, 2026, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or “Commission”) added foreign-produced power inverters and advanced robotic devices to the Covered List. This placement bars new foreign-produced models from obtaining the equipment authorization required for lawful importation and marketing of radiofrequency devices unless the FCC grants Conditional Approval. This action effectuates two National Security Determinations (NSDs) that a White House-convened Executive Branch interagency body delivered to the FCC on July 27, 2026.1 Each NSD…