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A Chinese Export License to Get a Smart Phone? Tech-Tonic Changes in World Export Controls

By Reid Whitten and Julien Blanquart* on August 19, 2019 Posted in Export Control Reform (ECR)

“A free and open economy is the foundation of global peace and prosperity.” – Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, G20 summit, June 2019. On July 1, 2019, only few days after Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe opened the G20 summit with a speech endorsing an open global economy, the Japanese government announced that it will impose tighter … Continue Reading

Clear for More Takeoffs: Now is the Time to Have Your Voice Heard on New Satellite and Launch Regulations

By Reid Whitten and Fatema Merchant on March 19, 2019 Posted in Export Control Reform (ECR), ITAR and Defense Exports

On March 8, the U.S. government signaled regulatory changes that may create new opportunities for international collaboration on satellite development, global sales of satellite and launch equipment, and even sharing launch technology. . . . and the Government wants you to weigh in.… Continue Reading

Obama’s Not Slowing Down On Cuba: New Steps Forward Open Doors (and Humidors!) for Collaboration

By Fatema Merchant and Lisa Mays on October 17, 2016 Posted in Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and Commercial Exports, Sanctions

With fewer than 100 days left in office, President Obama is not slowing down on his efforts to normalize relations between the United States and Cuba. Today, several changes to the Cuban Assets Control Regulations (CACR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR) go into effect. Those changes build on the plan President Obama laid out in … Continue Reading

ECR Episode XI: Rewriting the Guide to the Galaxy – Satellites Passed to Commerce Control

By Reid Whitten on November 6, 2014 Posted in Export Control Reform (ECR), ITAR and Defense Exports

Glancing through the fictional but fascinating Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy (Rsch. Ford Prefect; Pub. Megadodo Publications), one might recognize that the assertions therein are a bit confusing. Similarly, one might become confused when reviewing another, less whimsical, guide to the galaxy: the revised United States Munitions List Category XV – Spacecraft and Related Articles. … Continue Reading

Bulletin: Commerce Department Statistics on the First Year of Export Control Reform

By Reid Whitten on October 16, 2014 Posted in Export Control Reform (ECR)

Here is a summary of export data for the first year after the initial implementation of ECR: There have been over 61,000 shipments of 600 series items since October 2013. The 600 series exports are valued at approximately $2.1 billion. The top 600 series ECCNs exported are:… Continue Reading

ECR Episode IX: The Export Control Reform Turns One – What are Your Plans for the Big Celebration?

By Reid Whitten on October 9, 2014 Posted in Export Control Reform (ECR)

The Year Mark Apparently, it is now fashionable among my peers to host elaborate parties in honor of the first birthdays of their children. I have attended a number of these fêtes, and been impressed to just what lengths the parents will go to celebrate twelve months of growth and achievement for a Guest of … Continue Reading