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Global trade is under unprecedented scrutiny. From tariffs and export controls to sanctions and terrorism designations, the compliance risks facing companies today are more complex, unpredictable, and high-stakes than ever before. A misstep—whether through tariff misclassification, dealings with a sanctioned entity, or indirect support to a foreign terrorist organization—can lead to severe financial, reputational, and even criminal consequences.
This webinar will provide an in-depth introduction to trade compliance and sanctions, including the agencies that enforce these rules and the evolving regulatory environment shaping cross-border business. We’ll explore how tariffs are being used as both a revenue tool and a foreign policy lever, the rising role of DOJ and whistleblowers in tariff enforcement, and the growing convergence of trade, terrorism, and third-party risk.
Key topics include:
- Trade Compliance 101: Understanding the agencies, regulations, and guidance behind U.S. trade and export controls.
- Tariffs and Enforcement Trends: How shifting tariff policies and DOJ priorities are reshaping compliance obligations.
- Sanctions and Terrorism Risk: The impact of OFAC designations, the expansion of SDN and FTO lists, and cartel-related risks in Latin America.
- Third-Party Due Diligence: How to adapt risk-based screening methodologies, navigate complex ownership structures, and address red flags related to sanctioned persons or cartel-linked entities.
- Practical Risk Mitigation: Conducting risk assessments, engaging local intelligence, updating policies and procedures, and documenting compliance to avoid both regulatory and reputational fallout.
By the end of this session, attendees will better understand how to safeguard their organizations from trade, tariff, and terrorism-related risks while ensuring supply chain resilience and regulatory compliance.
Time:
Tuesday, 28 October, 12:00 pm EDT
Speakers:
- James Tillen, Member, Miller & Chevalier
- Kathryn Nickerson, Former Assistant Chief Counsel, U.S. Department of Commerce
