Stephan E. Becker

Steve has represented clients in numerous international dispute settlement proceedings conducted under the rules of regional trade agreements, the World Trade Organization and the International Centre for the Settlement of Investment Disputes. He represents U.S. and non-U.S. companies in preparing submissions to CFIUS and complying with the other legal obligations that can arise when foreign interests invest in the U.S. He also assists clients with obtaining license approvals, preparing voluntary disclosures of violations, establishing internal corporate compliance programs and determining whether proposed transactions are permissible.

• Anti-Money Laundering
  • Provided advice to Middle Eastern free trade zone regarding improvement of their AML and sanctions compliance programs, including a review of best practices among “offshore” and entity-forming jurisdictions in the wake of the Panama Papers revelations.
  • Provided advice to multiple banks in Cyprus regarding improving their AML and sanctions compliance programs.
• Customs Compliance & Enforcement
  • Advised on the scope of U.S. requirements for use of domestic vessels in “coastwise trade” of oil under the Jones Act.
  • Advised petroleum company on compliance issues concerning operations within U.S. foreign trade zones.
  • Successfully appealed to CBP Headquarters a change in tariff classification made at a port, resulting in the cancellation of CBP invoices for $20 million in duties.
  • Assisted the U.S. subsidiary of a major foreign manufacturer with a Focused Assessment audit by CBP, including being present for the entire audit.
  • Represented a U.S. company in negotiating a settlement with CBP of an enforcement action involving a failure to add the value of “assists” to the value of imported goods.
  • Assisted manufacturing company enrolled in the Importer Self-Assessment program with its annual internal audits.
  • Represented a producer of food products in an administrative enforcement action in which CBP alleged that the imports did not comply with the NAFTA rules of origin.
  • Represented a manufacturer in obtaining CBP ruling that a remanufactured product could be considered substantially transformed in the U.S. and therefore eligible for sale to federal agencies.
  • Assisted a global manufacturer in evaluating the potential effect of free trade agreements on the relative costs of building a new factory in Asia.
  • Advised commercial manufacturer on regulatory issues arising from inadvertent importation of radioactive products.
  • Assisted U.S. semiconductor company in enrolling in the Importer Self-Assessment program, including the site visit by CBP; also assisted client with a full-day C-TPAT verification audit.
  • Advised airline on customs enforcement matters involving submission of manifest data.
  • Advised airline on airline customs penalty actions.
• Economic Sanctions and Embargoes
  • Provided advice to foreign banks regarding improving their AML and sanctions compliance programs.
  • Assisted financial institutions, real estate companies and other businesses on the negotiation of contract language addressing compliance with Executive Orders and sanctions regulations.
  • Assisted major international aerospace manufacturers with obtaining licenses to ship aircraft and components to sensitive countries and implementing compliance programs.
  • Advised major manufacturing companies with compliance and licensing issues in connection with proposed exports of products to Cuba.
  • Advised European manufacturers on the impact of the JCPOA on U.S. and EU sanctions on Iran.
• Export & Technology Transfer Controls
  • Advised a major aerospace manufacturer on classification and licensing issues related to the incorporation of ITAR controlled content in civil aircraft.
  • Advised a non-U.S. company on Commerce Department license exceptions relating to aircraft, the overlap of U.S. sanctions and export control policies, and obtaining licenses authorizing exports to a jurisdiction subject to U.S. sanctions.
  • Designed and implemented export control internal compliance programs for domestic and multinational clients in the aviation, technology, satellite services and other industries.
  • Assisted global defense manufacturers in evaluating the application of the ITAR to technology exported under the U.S. Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program.
  • Provided support in multiple locations to internal audit and assurance exercises focused on export control and technology transfer controls for a global defense company.
  • Performed due diligence on export control compliance in connection with private equity acquisitions.
  • Advised electronics and semiconductor companies on compliance with encryption regulations under the EAR, and related filings including registration, classification and reporting.
• Regulation of Foreign Investment & National Security
  • Represented Japanese multinational corporation in acquiring large U.S. entity involved in activities regulated under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Assisted in the negotiation of a mitigation agreement with CFIUS and in satisfying requirements imposed by the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls in connection with the pre-notification requirements of the ITAR.
  • Assisted a U.S. technology company in obtaining CFIUS clearance for its purchase by Spanish investors.
  • Advised nuclear engineering firm on possible FOCI mitigation agreements acceptable to the DOE to maintain or obtain facility clearance where the company was foreign owned and controlled.
• International Dispute Settlement
  • Participated as counsel in the following WTO disputes:
    • United States – Measure Concerning the Importation, Marketing, and Sale of Tuna and Tuna Products
    • United States – Certain Country of Origin Labelling (COOL) Requirements
    • Mexico – Tax measures On Soft Drinks And Other Beverages
    • Mexico – Measures Affecting Telecommunications Services
    • Mexico – Antidumping Investigation of High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS) from the United States
  • Participated as counsel in government-to-government dispute settlement proceedings under the NAFTA (In The Matter Of The U.S. Safeguard Action Taken On Broom Corn Brooms From Mexico, and In the Matter of Cross-Border Trucking Services and Investment) and U.S.-Israel Free Trade Agreement (In the Matter of Machine Tools from Israel).
  • Participated as counsel in 16 completed investment arbitrations arising under the NAFTA or bilateral investment treaties.
• Trade Remedy Proceedings
  • Organized and represented nuclear industry coalition, known as the Ad Hoc Utilities Group (AHUG), with unique standing in novel trade remedy dispute involving whether sales of services could be subject to the antidumping laws before DOC, ITC, CIT, CAFC, and the first antidumping case at the U.S. Supreme Court.
  • Advised U.S. nuclear utilities in Uranium from Kazakhstan Suspension Agreement and Resumed Investigation involving novel issues related to the breakup of the Soviet Union and whether uranium stockpiles were Russian or Kazak origin.
  • Represented government of Mexico in administrative review of Suspension Agreement in sugar from Mexico.
  • Advised Mexican government on settlement agreement in cement from Mexico, resolving a complex trade dispute that lasted many years and involved administrative litigation, judicial appeals and WTO disputes.
  • Obtained first ever new shipper review in Antifriction Bearings from Germany, Italy, Sweden and Japan.
  • Represented tire producer in antidumping proceeding involving tires from China.

• Honors & Awards
  • Chambers USA, International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions Nationwide (2015 – 2023) and International Trade: Trade Remedies & Trade Policy Nationwide (2008 – 2023)
  • Recommended by Who’s Who Legal as a Global Leader in Trade & Customs (2022)
  • Acritas Star, Acritas annual General Counsel Survey (2021)
  • Legal 500 Latin America, Corporate M&A (2013)
  • Super Lawyers, International Trade (2013 – 2020, 2022-2023)
  • Profiled as a key member of Pillsbury’s Latin Lawyer 250-ranked practice in the region.
• Associations
  • American Bar Association
• Speaking Engagements
  
  • “The Next Phase Russia Sanctions and Export Controls Compliance: Positioning Your Program, People and Training to Tackle the Knowns (and Unknowns) of What’s Ahead,” ACI’s Forum on Advanced Global Export Controls, Washington, D.C., February 29, 2024.
  • “Emerging Issues in Supply Chain Management: Buy America, Section 889, Proposed Climate Initiatives, and Employment Non-Competes,” Pillsbury’s 2023 East Coast Government Contracts Summit, Northern Virginia, May 16, 2023.
  • "Buy American and Sanctions Developments: New Risks for Contractors," Public Contracting Institute's Supply Chain Symposium, April 18, 2023.
  • “Grappling with the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act,” USCIB, February 1, 2022.
  • “Solving the Indian Equation: The Evolving and Uncertain Nature of U.S.-India Trade Ties,” Atlantic Council South Asia Center and Association of Women in International Trade, May 13, 2019.
  • “Brexit, What Now? Implications and Repercussions for Businesses on Both Sides of the Atlantic,” French American Chamber of Commerce Brexit Roundtable, Washington, DC, April 23, 2019.
  • “Export Controls and CFIUS:  Navigating U.S. Policies,” hosted by Pillsbury in Taipei, Taiwan and Shenzhen, China, March 6 – 8, 2019.
  • “Legal Strategies for Dealing with U.S. Tariffs,” hosted by Pillsbury in Taipei & Hsinchu, Taiwan, December 5 – 6, 2018.
  • “Talking Trump: The First 60 Days,” Gowling WLG conference, Calgary, Alberta, March 22, 2017.
  • “OFAC Essentials: How U.S. Sanctions Impact Companies in the GCC and What You Need to Do to Protect Your Company from Penalties,” C5’s 3^rd annual forum on Trade Compliance in the Middle East, Dubai, UAE, March 7, 2017.
  • “A Deep Dive Assessment of the Key Changes in Iran and Cuba Sanctions,” Practicing Law Institute, Coping with Export Controls Conference, Washington, DC, December 15, 2016.
  • “Iran Sanction after Implementation Day,” The Export Practitioner, February 17, 2016.
  • “Shifting Landscape: Recent Developments in U.S. and EU Sanctions Rules” at The Compliance Forum, hosted by IMH, Nicosia, Cyprus, December 9, 2015.
  • “Coherence, Conflict or Chaos in International Trade and Investment Dispute Settlement,” at the Canadian Council on International Law (CCIL) Annual Conference, November 6, 2015.
  •  "What the Iran Nuclear Deal Will Mean for U.S. Business," The Export Practitioner, August 2015.
  • “Unlock Your Guide to AML,” Protiviti Inc. webinar, December 11, 2014.
  • “U.S. Sanctions Relating to the Unrest in Ukraine: Compliance Challenges,” Practicing Law Institute webinar, October 9, 2014.
  • “Coping with U.S. Export Controls,” Practicing Law Institute, Basics of Export Controls webinar, Washington, DC, November 11, 2013.
  • “Recent Developments in Investment Arbitration,” presentation at the annual meeting of the Berne Union association of private and governmental export credit insurers, Jersey City, NJ, April 23, 2013.
• Publications

  • “New Sanctions and Export Controls in Global Response to the Attempted Annexation of Ukrainian Territory,” Authors: Stephan E. Becker, Aaron R. Hutman, Steven P. Farmer, Mark Booth, Ata Akiner and Samantha Franks, 10/4/2022.

  • “G7 Agrees on Price Cap for Russian-Origin Oil and Related Products – What Companies Need to Know,” Authors: Aaron R. Hutman, Stephan E. Becker, Toochi L. Ngwangwa and Samantha Franks, 9/2/2022.

  • “U.S. Commerce Department Implements Export Controls on Four New Emerging and Foundational Technologies,” Authors: Stephan E. Becker, Aaron R. Hutman and Toochi L. Ngwangwa, 8/17/2022.

  • “State Department Issues Two Open General Licenses Authorizing Reexports and Retransfers of Certain Defense Articles for Australia, Canada and the UK,” Authors: Stephan E. Becker, Nancy A. Fischer, Benjamin J. Cote, Roya Motazedi, Zachary C. Rozen, Ata Akiner and Samantha Franks, 7/27/2022.

  • “Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act Goes into Effect: What Companies Need to Know about U.S. Guidance on Implementation and Enforcement,” Authors: Stephan E. Becker, Aaron R. Hutman, Benjamin J. Cote, Moushami P. Joshi and Samantha Franks, 6/21/2022.

  • “Further Sanctions Issued Against Russia: Services, Export Controls and Visa Restrictions,” Authors: Nancy A. Fischer, Stephan E. Becker, Aaron R. Hutman, Matthew R. Rabinowitz, Roya Motazedi and Samantha Franks, 5/17/2022.

  • “Recent U.S. Sanctions and Export Control Measures Imposed Against Russia,” Authors: Stephan E. Becker, Nancy A. Fischer, Aaron R. Hutman, Benjamin J. Cote, Moushami P. Joshi, Roya Motazedi and Samantha Franks, 4/8/2022.

  • “Further Sanctions Issued Against Russia and Belarus from the EU and UK,” Authors: Stephan E. Becker, Steven P. Farmer, Scott Morton, Mark Booth and Samantha Franks, 3/3/2022.

  • “BIS Hits Russia and Belarus with Sweeping New Export Control Restrictions,” Authors: Christopher R. Wall, Stephan E. Becker, Nancy A. Fischer, Aaron R. Hutman, Matthew R. Rabinowitz, Roya Motazedi, Zachary C. Rozen and Samantha Franks, 3/3/2022.

  • “Russia Invades and the West Reacts: U.S. Government Intensifies Sanctions and Export Controls Against Russia,” Authors: Stephan E. Becker, Nancy A. Fischer, Aaron R. Hutman, Benjamin J. Cote, Matthew R. Rabinowitz, Roya Motazedi, Zachary C. Rozen, Toochi L. Ngwangwa and Samantha Franks, 2/24/2022.

  • “Commerce Imposes New Export Controls on Cybersecurity Items and Adds a Corresponding License Exception,” Authors: Christopher R. Wall, Stephan E. Becker, Nancy A. Fischer, Aaron R. Hutman, Benjamin J. Cote, Matthew R. Rabinowitz and Zachary C. Rozen, 10/21/2021.

  • “A Broadening Effort for Belarus — U.S. Expands Sanctions on the Belarusian Regime, Coordinating with the EU, UK and Canada,” Authors: Aaron R. Hutman and Stephan E. Becker, 8/16/2021.

  • “Biden Administration Proposes Significant Increases to Buy American Domestic Content Requirements – Takeaways for Contractors and Subcontractors,” Authors: Nancy A. Fischer, Stephan E. Becker, David B. Dixon, Marques O. Peterson, Benjamin J. Cote and Moushami P. Joshi, 8/2/2021.

  • “Biden Administration Targets Global Corruption and Demonstrates Expansive Use of Magnitsky Sanctions,” Authors: Stephan E. Becker, Aaron R. Hutman and Toochi L. Ngwangwa, 7/29/2021.

  • “U.S. Government Continues to Ratchet Up Pressure Against Myanmar – The Latest Steps,” Authors: Christopher R. Wall, Stephan E. Becker, Aaron R. Hutman, Roya Motazedi and Zachary C. Rozen, 3/12/2021.

  • “The Coup in Myanmar — U.S. Announces Initial Response with Targeted Sanctions and Export Controls,” Authors: Stephan E. Becker, Nancy A. Fischer, Aaron R. Hutman and Toochi L. Ngwangwa, 2/12/2021.

  • “President Biden Issues Order on Made in America Laws,” Authors: Stephan E. Becker, David B. Dixon, Marques O. Peterson, Benjamin J. Cote and Zachary C. Rozen, 1/29/2021.

  • “CBP’s Region-Wide WRO Escalates Pressure in China’s Xinjiang Region,” Authors: Stephan E. Becker, Nancy A. Fischer, Aaron R. Hutman, Benjamin J. Cote, Toochi L. Ngwangwa and Crystal Fomba, 1/21/2021.

  • “Commerce Department’s New ICTS Rule Raises Additional Considerations for Cross-Border Transactions,” Authors: Stephan E. Becker, Nancy A. Fischer, Aaron R. Hutman, Glenn S. Richards, Lee G. Petro, Matthew R. Rabinowitz, Zachary C. Rozen and Toochi L. Ngwangwa, 1/20/2021.

  • “U.S. Commerce Department Publishes Lists of Military End Users in China and Russia Subject to Export License Requirements,” Authors: Christopher R. Wall, Stephan E. Becker, Nancy A. Fischer, Aaron R. Hutman, Matthew R. Rabinowitz and Oscar Theblin, 12/23/2020.

  • “Latest Interim Final Rule Introduces Additional Changes to the Section 232 Exclusion Process,” Authors: Stephan E. Becker and Moushami P. Joshi, 12/18/2020.

  • “U.S. Expands WROs in Xinjiang, Targeting Major Cotton Producer with Implications for Global Supply Chains,” Authors: Stephan E. Becker, Aaron R. Hutman, Toochi L. Ngwangwa and Crystal Fomba, 12/14/2020.

  • “U.S. Steps Up Pressure on Iran with Sanctions on Additional Financial Institutions and Continuation of Arms Embargo,” Authors: Christopher R. Wall, Nancy A. Fischer, Stephan E. Becker, Aaron R. Hutman, Matthew R. Rabinowitz, Sahar J. Hafeez, Roya Motazedi, Toochi L. Ngwangwa, 10/12/2020.
  • “World Trade Organization Panel Finds Section 301 Tariffs on Chinese Products Violate WTO Rules, but Decision Unlikely to Have Impact on Tariffs,” Authors: Stephan E. Becker, Moushami P. Joshi, Sahar J. Hafeez, Stephanie T. Rosenberg, 10/5/2020.
  • “U.S. Government Moves to Block Imports from Xinjiang, Triggering Due Diligence Challenges for Companies,” Authors: Stephan E. Becker, Aaron R. Hutman, Sahar J. Hafeez, Mario A. Torrico, 9/24/2020.
  • “U.S. Commerce Department Announces Prohibited Transactions Related to WeChat and TikTok but Implementation Is Delayed,” Authors: Nancy A. Fischer, Christopher R. Wall, Stephan E. Becker, Aaron R. Hutman, Matthew R. Rabinowitz, Toochi L. Ngwangwa, 9/20/2020.
  • “Department of Commerce Proposes Changes to AD/CVD Regulations with a Heightened Focus on Enforcement,” Authors: Stephan E. Becker, Aaron R. Hutman, Moushami P. Joshi, Mario A. Torrico, 8/31/2020.
  • “U.S. Commerce Department Imposes New Restrictions on Huawei,” Authors: Stephan E. Becker, Christopher R. Wall, Aaron R. Hutman, Matthew R. Rabinowitz, 8/18/2020.
  • “House and Senate Pass NDAA bills that Include Expanded U.S. Sanctions on Nord Stream 2 Pipeline Construction and State Department Expands CAATSA Section 232 Guidance on Export Energy Pipelines,” Authors: Christopher R. Wall, Nancy A. Fischer, Stephan E. Becker, Matthew R. Rabinowitz, Roya Motazedi, Stephanie T. Rosenberg, 8/12/2020.
  • “U.S. Government Efforts to Eliminate Supply Chain Threats from China to Telecommunications Networks,” Authors: Stephan E. Becker, Nancy A. Fischer, Marques O. Peterson, Lee G. Petro, Matthew R. Rabinowitz, Zachary C. Rozen, 6/5/2020.
  • “The United States No Longer Considers Hong Kong Autonomous from China, Setting the Stage for Rule Changes that Could Disrupt Trade and Economic Relations,” Authors: Christopher R. Wall, Stephan E. Becker; Aaron R. Hutman, Benjamin J. Cote, Roya Motazedi, 5/29/2020.
  • “U.S. Government Efforts to Eliminate Supply Chain Threats from China to Telecommunications Networks,” Authors: Stephen E. Becker, Nancy A. Fischer, Marques O. Peterson, Lee G. Petro, Matthew R. Rabinowitz, Zachary C. Rozen, 6/5/2020.
  • “BIS Adds 33 Chinese Entities to Entity List,” Authors: Nancy A. Fischer, Stephen E. Becker, Aaron R. Hutman, Matthew R. Rabinowitz, Roya Motazedi, 5/23/2020.
  • “BIS Amends Direct Product Rule to Target Huawei but Extends Huawei Temporary General License,” Authors: Christopher R. Wall, Nancy A. Fischer, Stephen E. Becker, Matthew R. Rabinowitz, Zachary C. Rozen, 5/15/2020.
  • “New Export Control Rules Confront Integration of Civilian and Military Technology Development in China, Russia and Venezuela,” Authors: Christopher R. Wall, Stephan E. Becker, Nancy A. Fischer, Aaron R. Hutman, Benjamin J. Cote, Matthew R. Rabinowitz, Zachary C. Rozen, Mario A. Torrico, 4/29/2020.
  • “Treasury and CBP Temporary Rule on 90-Day Deferment for Payment of Certain Duties,” Authors: Stephan E. Becker, Nancy A. Fischer, Sahar J. Hafeez, Mario A. Torrico, 4/27/2020.
  • “Temporary FEMA Rule: Export Approvals Required for Certain Personal Protective Equipment,” Authors: Nancy A. Fischer, Stephan E. Becker, Aaron R. Hutman, Matthew R. Rabinowitz, Sahar J. Hafeez, Mario A. Torrico, 4/10/2020.
  • “USTR Launches New Exclusion Request Procedure to Address COVID-19,” Authors: Stephan E. Becker, Nancy A. Fischer, Sahar J. Hafeez, Mario A. Torrico, 3/24/2020.
  • “Department of Commerce Publishes Regulations Allowing It to Impose Punitive Duties on Products from Countries with Undervalued Currencies,” Authors: Stephan E. Becker, Moushami P. Joshi, Sahar J. Hafeez, Mario A. Torrico, 2/12/2020.
  • “Compliance in 2020 – Key Takeaways from the ITAR Cloud Rule,” Authors: Christopher R. Wall, Stephan E. Becker, Nancy A. Fischer, Benjamin J. Cote, Mario A. Torrico, 1/16/2020.
  • “District Court Overturns OFAC Fine Against Exxon,” Authors: Christopher R. Wall, Nancy A. Fischer, Stephan E. Becker, Aaron R. Hutman, Matthew R. Rabinowitz, Zachary C. Rozen, 1/13/2020.
  • “Commerce Department Issues New Proposed Rules on Telecommunications Supply Chain,” Authors: Christopher R. Wall, Stephan E. Becker, Nancy A. Fischer, Glenn S. Richards, Aaron R. Hutman, Benjamin J. Cote and Matthew R. Rabinowitz, 11/27/2019.
  • “U.S. Imposes Sanctions on Turkey – The Economic Fallout from Events in Syria,” Authors: Elina Teplinsky, Christopher R. Wall, Stephan E. Becker and Aaron R. Hutman, 10/14/2019.
  • “Commerce Department Issues New Proposed Rules on Telecommunications Supply Chain,” Authors: Christopher R. Wall, Stephan E. Becker, Nancy A. Fischer, Glenn S. Richards, Aaron R. Hutman, Benjamin J. Cote, Matthew R. Rabinowitz, 11/27/2019.
  • “U.S. Imposes Sanctions on Turkey – The Economic Fallout from Events in Syria,” Authors: Elina Teplinsky, Christopher R. Wall, Stephan E. Becker, Aaron R. Hutman, 10/14/2019.
  • “Trump Administration to Impose Tariffs on List 4 Products,” Authors: Nancy A. Fischer, Stephen E. Becker, Sahar J. Hafeez, Stephanie Rosenberg, 8/5/2019.
  • “Update on U.S. Government Review of ‘Emerging and Foundational” Technologies,’” Authors: Nancy A. Fischer, Stephen E. Becker, Matthew R. Rabinowitz, Sahar J. Hafeez, 7/29/2019.
  • “Cuba Travel Update: U.S. Regulators Amend Key Rules,” Authors: Stephan E. Becker, Nancy A. Fischer, Aaron R. Hutman, Jorge Vera, 6/04/2019.
  • “The Trump Administration Initiates a Tariff Exclusion Process for Chinese Imports Provided in List 3,” Authors: Nancy A. Fischer, Stephan E. Becker, Sahar J. Hafeez, Stephanie Rosenberg, 5/24/2019.
  • “Temporary General License Grants Huawei Limited Relief from Restrictions Imposed by Entity List Restrictions,” Authors: Stephan E. Becker, Christopher R. Wall, Nancy A. Fischer, Aaron R. Hutman, Benjamin J. Cote, Sahar J. Hafeez, Stephanie Rosenberg, 5/23/2019.
  • “USTR Issues Proposed Tariff List on Nearly $300 Billion of Chinese Goods,” Authors: Nancy A. Fischer, Stephan E. Becker, Sahar J. Hafeez, 5/15/2019.
  • “Further Escalation of Trade War: Trump Administration Raises Tariffs on Chinese Products,” Authors: Stephan E. Becker, Nancy A. Fischer, Sahar J. Hafeez, Stephanie Rosenberg, 5/9/2019.
  • “U.S. and EU Propose Steep Tariffs in Connection with Long-Running Parallel Disputes over Disputed Subsidies to Airbus and Boeing,” Authors: Stephan E. Becker, Nancy A. Fischer, Sahar J. Hafeez, Roya Motazedi, 4/30/2019.
  • “U.S. State Department Implements Title III of Helms-Burton Act Permitting Lawsuits Over Seized Properties in Cuba,” Authors: Stephan E. Becker, Christopher R. Wall, Nancy A. Fischer, Sahar J. Hafeez, Roya Motazedi, 4/18/2019.
  • “U.S. Commerce Department Releases Proposed Rulemaking for Export Controls on Emerging Technologies,” Authors: Christopher R. Wall, Nancy A. Fischer, Stephan E. Becker, Aaron R. Hutman and Matthew R. Rabinowitz, 11/20/2018.
  • “U.S. State Department Adds New Hotels to Cuba Restricted List,” Authors Nancy A. Fischer, Stephan E. Becker and Matthew R. Rabinowitz, 11/19/2018.
  • “OFAC Announces Sanctions Against Saudi Arabian Government Officials Pursuant to Global Magnitsky Act,” Authors: Christopher R. Wall, Nancy A. Fischer, Stephan E. Becker, Aaron R. Hutman and Matthew R. Rabinowitz, 11/15/2018.
  • “Reinstatement of Iran Sanctions,” Authors: Christopher R. Wall, Stephan E. Becker, Nancy A. Fischer, Aaron R. Hutman, Matthew R. Rabinowitz, Moushami P. Joshi and Jorge Vera, 11/5/2018.
  • “Completing ‘Snap-Back,’ Authors: Stephan E. Becker, Aaron R. Hutman, Jorge Vera, 11/2/2018.
  • “CFIUS Announces Pilot Program Requiring Mandatory Declarations for Certain Non-Controlling Investments in Specified Critical Technology Companies,” Authors: Christopher R. Wall, Nancy A. Fischer, Stephan E. Becker and Matthew R. Rabinowitz, 10/11/2018.
  • “U.S. Formalizes Snap-Back of Sanctions with New Executive Order,” Authors: Christopher R. Wall, Stephan E. Becker, Nancy A. Fischer, Aaron R. Hutman and Matthew R. Rabinowitz, 8/8/2018.
  • “Tariff Wars Escalate: USTR Announces Tariff Increases on a Wide Range of Chinese Products and China Responds with Tariffs on U.S. Products, Including Agriculture, Whiskey and Autos,” Authors: Stephan E. Becker, Nancy A. Fischer and Sahar J. Hafeez, 6/25/2018.
  • “Car Wars: Trump Administration Opens Section 232 Investigation into Imports of Autos and Auto Parts,” Authors: Stephan E. Becker, Nancy A. Fischer, Benjamin J. Cote, Sahar J. Hafeez and Crystal Fomba, 5/30/2018.
  • “With CDD and Beneficial Ownership Rule in Effect, FinCEN Continues to Clarify and Refine Rules for Financial Institutions,” Authors: Stephan E. Becker, Aaron R. Hutman, Moushami P. Joshi, 5/21/2018.
  • “New Proposed Trade Legislation Contains Additional Trade and Investment Restrictions Involving China,” Authors: Nancy A. Fischer, Stephan E. Becker, Matthew R. Rabinowitz and Sahar J. Hafeez, 5/18/2018.
  • “United States Announces Withdrawal from JCPOA,” Authors: Christopher R. Wall, Stephan E. Becker, Nancy A. Fischer, Aaron R. Hutman and Matthew R. Rabinowitz, 5/8/2018.
  • “USTR to Review India’s Eligibility to Continue to Receive Preferential Tariff Access under the GSP Program,” Authors: Stephan E. Becker, Moushami P. Joshi, 4/20/2018.
  • “Treasury Department Designates Russian Oligarchs, Officials and Entities,” Authors: Christopher R. Wall, Stephan E. Becker, Nancy A. Fischer, Aaron R. Hutman, Matthew R. Rabinowitz, Jorge Vera, 4/9/2018.
  • “Trump Administration Takes Action Following Section 301 Investigation,” Authors: Stephan E. Becker, Nancy A. Fischer, Sahar J. Hafeez, 3/23/2018.
  • “Department of Commerce Outlines Process for Product-Exclusions from Steel and Aluminum Tariffs,” Authors: Stephan E. Becker, Nancy A. Fischer, Christopher R. Wall, Sahar J. Hafeez, 3/19/2018.
  • “Trump Administration Imposes Steep Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum Imports,” Authors: Stephan E. Becker, Nancy A. Fischer, Sahar J. Hafeez, 3/9/2018.
  • “U.S. Targets Human Rights Abusers and Corrupt Actors Worldwide – Key Takeaways from the Potent New Sanctions,” Authors: Stephan E. Becker, Aaron R. Hutman, Matthew R. Rabinowitz, Sahar J. Hafeez, 1/10/2018.
  • “Update on U.S. Investigation of China’s IP Practices,” Authors: Stephan E. Becker, Nancy A. Fischer, Sahar J. Hafeez, 1/8/2018.