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Michael O'Kane

US modifies tariffs for cars assembled in the US

30/04/2025 — US President Trump has signed a proclamation modifying tariffs on cars and car parts – fact sheet. In March 2025, President Trump announced 25%...
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Michael O'Kane

UK amends export control legislation

30/04/2025 — The UK has introduced the Export Control (Amendment) Regulations 2025, which come into force on 20 May 2025. The Regulations amend the Export Control...
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Maya Lester KC

US removes cumulative effect of certain tariffs

30/04/2025 — President Trump has issued an executive order removing the cumulative effect of certain tariffs. The order applies to tariffs: on imports of automobiles/automobile parts...
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Maya Lester KC

UK notice on new Russia trade sanctions

30/04/2025 — The UK’s Export Control Joint Unit has issued a notice summarising the new trade sanctions introduced by the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) Regulations...
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Sanctions are imposed on Russia by the EU, UK, USA, Australia, Canada, Japan, and New Zealand and others, following Russia’s annexation of Crimea in 2014 and invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

 

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Michael O'Kane

EU to maintain targeted Syria sanctions with amended statement of reasons

29/04/2025 — The EU will maintain targeted sanctions against 1 person and 2 entities designated on its Syria sanctions list with amended statements of reasons: Khalid Qaddur, El-Tel. Co, Syrian...
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Maya Lester KC

US sanctions missile propellant procurement network

29/04/2025 — OFAC has designated 6 people and 6 entities based in Iran and China/PRC on its non-proliferation sanctions and Iran sanctions lists: Saman Tejarat Barman...
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Maya Lester KC

UK removal of Syria export restrictions & general licence

29/04/2025 — The UK’s Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU) has published a notice summarising the impact of the Syria (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) Regulations 2025, which removed...
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Michael O'Kane

UK re-issues Russia /Belarus legal services general licence & 2 other GLs published

29/04/2025 — OFSI has published 2 new Russia sanctions general licences and amended another. These and all other UK GLs are on our UK Licensing page....
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Maya Lester KC

US sanctions vessels delivering oil to Ansarallah

28/04/2025 — OFAC has sanctioned 3 entities and 3 vessels under its specially designated global terrorist regime – press release. Those listed are said to have...
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Michael O'Kane

UK warns British lawyers of possible US ICC sanctions

28/04/2025 — The UK foreign office is reported to have warned British lawyers that they risk US sanctions due to their involvement with the International Criminal...
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Maya Lester KC

EU amends Libya sanctions regime

28/04/2025 — The EU Council has amended its Libya sanctions legislation (Council Regulation (EU) 2016/44 and Council Decision (CFSP) 2015/1333). The amendments (inter alia): expand prohibitions on the...
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Michael O'Kane

EU renews Moldova sanctions regime and amends listings

28/04/2025 — The EU has renewed its Moldova sanctions regime for a further 12 months – implementing regulation. Measures are now set to expire on 29...
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