On June 4, 2025, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Ukraine Support Act (H.R. 2913) (the “Act”), a broad measure that would, if enacted, (1) impose new Russia-related sanctions, (2) codify and tighten existing U.S. export controls, (3) impose duties of at least 500% on Russian imports and taxation of blocked assets, and (4) authorize additional Ukraine-related security and reconstruction measures. The bill now moves to the Senate, where its prospects remain uncertain. If…
The UK Government has introduced the Sanctions (EU Exit) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2026 (the “Regulations”), which will come into force on 12 May 2026 (see here). The Regulations introduce Sanctions End-Use Controls (“SEUC”), a new licensing requirement which the UK Government can use to impose licensing requirements on exports where it considers there is a high risk of the goods or related technology being diverted to a sanctioned person or destination. What are Sanctions End‑Use…
Baker McKenzie’s Global Trade Team is pleased to invite you to our 2026 Global Trade and Customs Webinar Series. This series includes a variety of sessions spread throughout the year, addressing the latest developments in trade and customs compliance. In these sessions, our panel of international trade and customs experts will discuss key trends and topics including customs, sanctions, export controls and trade remedies developments across regions. Click here for more information and to register.
On January 29th, a global panel of Baker McKenzie practitioners including former senior officials from the U.S. DOJ and FBI as well as our Global Head of Customs and North America Chair of Trade will present a webinar hosted by our Global Chair and Americas Chief Executive on “Navigating the New Era of National Security Geopolitics & Global Trade”.During this webinar, our panel of experts will share insider perspectives on emerging trends and enforcement priorities,…