Tag: Export Controls

  • UK Export Controls & Licensing: A 2026 Guide for Exporters

    UK Export Controls & Licensing: A 2026 Guide for Exporters Quick Answer The UK operates an independent export control regime post-Brexit through the Export Control Order 2008, requiring exporters to obtain licenses for military, dual-use, and controlled goods. Understanding Strategic Export Licensing, OGELs versus SIELs, and compliance programmes is essential for avoiding penalties and ensuring…

  • EU Sanctions & Export Controls: What Businesses Need to Know in 2026

    Peacock Tariff Consulting Answer Capsule: The European Union’s sanctions and export control framework has dramatically expanded since 2022, affecting any business trading with or within the EU. This guide covers the key EU sanctions regimes (Russia, Belarus, Iran, North Korea, Myanmar), the Russian sanctions packages (14+ rounds), dual-use goods regulations, screening obligations for exporters and…

  • China’s Export Controls on Japanese Defense Suppliers: What Global Supply Chain Managers Need to Know

    China’s Export Controls on Japanese Defense Suppliers: What Global Supply Chain Managers Need to Know

    The Recent Chinese Export Control Actions In a significant escalation of trade tensions between China and Japan, Beijing has imposed targeted export controls on dozens of Japanese companies with defense and aerospace industry connections. These restrictions represent more than a simple tariff dispute-they signal a fundamental shift toward using supply chain weaponization as a primary…