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US Government Escalates Restrictions on Government Contractors Using Chinese Equipment

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The US Government continues to implement measures intended to restrict the provision or use of Chinese-origin goods and technology. Notably, on July 14, 2020, three government agencies issued an interim rule (the “Interim Rule”) that implemented changes to the Federal Acquisition Regulations (“FARs”) pursuant to Section 889 of the National Defense Authorization Act of 2019 (the “NDAA”). These changes have the effect of prohibiting not only the provision of “covered telecommunication equipment or services” to…

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New EU and National Export Controls on Face Masks and Medical Protective Equipment

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In response to the growing impact of the COVID-19 Coronavirus in Europe, a number of countries have implemented national controls to restrict the export of medicines and medical equipment, such as face masks, gloves, and protective clothing. Over the weekend, the EU Commission reviewed actions taken by Member States and, while it has discouraged Member States from adopting measures which would limit intra-EU trade, it has introduced a temporary export ban on exports of certain…

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Supply Chain Risks Related to US Sanctions and Export Control Issues

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When companies and compliance departments think about US sanctions and export control risks, they often focus on sales to customers and exports/reexports from one country to another. In that context, the attention is typically on confirming that a customer and other parties involved in a sale and shipment are not restricted parties and that the transfer of a product is authorized under applicable export-control regulations. This is only half the story. Companies can have similar…