The European Union’s recent proposal to make Canada its first associate member has sparked discussion about what a closer relationship between the two economies could look like and what it could mean for businesses operating across borders. While there is no established framework for EU associate membership, the proposal signals a shared interest in strengthening economic and strategic ties. In our view, the commercial implications of any future arrangement will ultimately drive its development, making…
Join us in Mountain View, California on Thursday, November 12, for an exclusive in-person forum on Trade Strategy in a Fragmented World. The event will kick off with a fireside chat featuring Peter Harrell (Visiting Scholar Georgetown Law, former White House Senior Director for International Economics and Competitiveness, Contributing Editor, Lawfare), who will share insights on making sense of economic statecraft, the weaponization of tariffs, sanctions, and export controls, and adapting to the proliferation of…
Join us for the 47th Year-End Review of Global Trade Developments Conference, a three-day webinar series featuring five substantive sessions led by our international trade lawyers from around the world. Topics will include sanctions, export controls, customs and imports compliance, enforcement trends, and key global and regional trade developments. Please visit our event page for more information and to register.
On September 14, 2026, the EU Commission adopted a Delegated Regulation updating Annex I to Regulation (EU) 2021/821 (“EU Dual-Use Regulation”). Although the changes have not yet entered into force, the Delegated Regulation sets out the expected amendments to the EU Dual-Use Regulation. Background Annex I to the EU Dual-Use Regulation lists dual-use items that require an export authorization pursuant to Article 3(1) of the EU Dual-Use Regulation. The EU Commission periodically, usually at least…