The Point with AEC

In this episode we look at the recent BIS settlement with Bosch and warn against the dangers of relaxing Export Compliance vigilance when dealing with EAR99 Products. https://www.bis.gov/press-release/robert-bosch-gmbh-bosch-pay-36-million-penalty-bis-violations-pertaining-shipments-huawei https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/national-security-division-announces-first-declination-under-department-wide-c...

In this episode we take another look at real cases involving export compliance. Where last episode we focused on the success of due diligence and compliance procedures, this episode focuses on where companies failed to follow export regulations and their violations resulted in penalties from BIS. The importance of end use/user checks and reviewing red flags cannot be overstated! https://www.bis.go...

In this episode I break down a recent DOJ case involving Export Compliance, showing how the due diligence of U.S. manufacturers and exporters prevented the unlawful diversion of U.S. AI Technology to China. I also take a look at BIS's plans for Export Enforcement, and how our view on enforcing penalties and encouraging compliance is evolving. https://docs.house.gov/meetings/FA/FA19/20260224/1...

This episode was originally recorded on February 27, 2026.  Given the rising tensions, military movements, and ongoing negotiations around Nuclear disarmament I decided to provide another in-depth analysis of our current Sanctions and Export Control stance we have towards Iran. This episode focuses on our overall ITAR, EAR, and OFAC regulations as well as the government guidance for industry surro...

In this episode I take a critical look at the newly released BIS rule for selling NVIDIA H200 Chips to China. What does the rule actually lay out, and is this an effective policy that will protect American technology and interests? I break down why I think this rule falls short. Links: https://www.bis.gov/press-release/department-commerce-revises-license-review-policy-semiconductors-exported-china...

In this episode I cover a topic that has been weighing on my mind in recent months. China has dominated the news cycle, and it seems to me that the United State's posture towards China is weakening. From the postponed Affiliates Rule to allowing the sale of NVIDIA H200 Chips, I cover what I view is a concerning trend of appeasement towards China, and how it negatively affects the U.S. and the...

We're approaching the New Year, so I thought it would be a good idea to look at some upcoming ITAR updates that are scheduled for the near future. In this episode I break down the upcoming Interim Final Rules and Final Rules that are scheduled, and highlight the importance of why staying up to date on these changes can be beneficial for your business. https://www.federalregister.gov/documents...

A government shutdown certainly didn't slow the news cycle this month. This month was filled with deals, deals, and other trade issues, primarily focused on critical minerals and rare earth metals. I take a brief look at all of those deals (unless another new one came out after I finished!) and a few other stories that made the headlines this month on Russia and Canada. What's the breakd...

Just as predicted, the export control relief targeting Syria was finally published this month. In this episode I take a deep dive into what our sanctions/export control stance towards Syria was up to this point, and examine the reforms that have come through to see what this new stance means for trade with Syria.    https://www.bis.gov/press-release/commerce-eases-export-controls-syria https://www...

August saw several important events related to peace talks between Russia and Ukraine, with America playing an important role in facilitating. But what does the future look like for American sanctions and export controls against Russia? To understand that, we'll first need a refresher on where we currently stand. Tune in and find out!

In this episode I breakdown the recently released AI Action Plan from the Trump administration. What's in it? How does it relate to export controls? And what is industry's reaction? Tune in to find out!

In this episode we take a look at our current trade relationship with Iran with regards to sanctions and export controls. With the recent hostilities combined with a turbulent trade policy in general shaking things up, it's important to remember that some hard lines may remain, and sanctions against Iran will likely be one of those lines in the sand.

In this episode I cover this month's breaking news that the Biden AI Diffusion Regulations have been rescinded. I also cover some of the accompanying policy shifts and regulation guidance that the Trump Administration put out regarding Integrated Circuits and speculate on the potential AI regulations that are promised to come out in the future.

I take a close look at the AUKUS deal, what it actually accomplishes, and how we can view it as a template for regulation and barrier removal to prosperous trade.

The MTCR has gone through some recent changes, America's policy has shifted which opens us up to new opportunities. We talked about that and let that lead us into a broader discussion about relaxing trade restrictions in order to foster industrial growth with our allies 

In this episode I took a look at the outgoing Biden Administration's last minute AI regulations and the tech industry's response to them. I also went over the new DeepSeek controversy and analyzed the Trump Administration's actions on AI as they have taken office.

This episode we took one last look at 2024, specifically the actions that BIS took in the last year. From enforcement, to policy shifts, we took the time to set the stage for what the Trump administration will be working with as they take office.

With President Trump's second term fast approaching, I took some time to look back at the decisions he made in his first term around international trade and the effects it had on export controls. With that knowledge I took a look at the current state of international relationships, and what actions Trump might take in his second term concerning trade and the Export Compliance apparatus.