The Swiss Federal Council decided on 27 May 2026 to extend country-specific exemptions under Swiss export control legislation on military equipment trade to all EU and EFTA states. Three federal ordinances will be amended, with changes taking effect 1 July 2026. States newly added to the lists will receive the same concessions previously applicable to […]
Topic Archives:Export Controls
MOFCOM Announcement No. 20 (2026): Seven EU Entities Added to Export Control List
China’s Ministry of Commerce has added seven EU entities to its export control management list. This is a specific enforcement action under China’s export control regulations targeting named European entities.
MOFCOM Announcement No. 21 (2026): Blocking Order Against US Iran-Related Oil Sanctions on 5 Chinese Companies
China’s Ministry of Commerce issued a blocking order prohibiting compliance with US secondary sanctions targeting five Chinese companies over Iran-related oil trade. The measure invokes China’s blocking statute to counter extraterritorial application of US sanctions. This directly affects cross-border trade and export control enforcement between China and the US.
MOFCOM and 4 Departments Announce Adjustment to Export Control List of Precursor Chemicals to Specific Countries/Regions
China’s Ministry of Commerce and four other departments announced adjustments to the management catalog governing exports of precursor chemicals (易制毒化学品) to specific countries and regions. The notice updates the list of controlled substances subject to export licensing requirements for designated destinations.
Critical Raw Materials Face Rising Export Restrictions, Increasing Risks to Global Supply Chains
The OECD reports a rise in export restrictions on critical raw materials, posing increasing risks to global supply chains. The report examines specific policy measures affecting the trade of minerals and other inputs essential to clean energy and manufacturing. This is a substantive policy analysis of named trade restrictive measures across multiple countries.
Indonesia Sets CPO Export Reference Price at US$1,029.51/MT for June 2026
Indonesia’s Ministry of Trade set the reference price for crude palm oil (CPO) at US$1,029.51/MT for June 2026, down US$20.07 (1.91%) from the May 2026 level of US$1,049.58/MT. This reference price determines the applicable export duty (Bea Keluar) and the BLU BPDP levy rate. The announcement was made by the Director General of Foreign Trade.
USD Strengthening Drives Correction in Gold Export Reference Price for June 2026 Period I
Indonesia’s Ministry of Trade has set the export benchmark price (HPE) for gold at USD 148,396.49/kg for the first period of June 2026, down 1.43% from USD 150,555.29/kg in the second period of May 2026. The reference price (HR) also fell to USD 4,615.65 per troy ounce from USD 4,682.80. These rates are established under […]
Second Period May 2026: Global Gold Price Correction Triggers Decline in Gold Export Reference Price and Reference Price
Indonesia’s Ministry of Trade has set the gold export benchmark price (HPE) at USD 150,555.29/kg, down 1.72% from the previous period, and the reference price (HR) at USD 4,682.80/troy ounce for the second period of May 2026. These are formalized in Ministerial Decree No. 1343 of 2026. The adjustments reflect corrections in global gold prices.
Canada Announces Additional Sanctions Against Iran
Canada’s Foreign Affairs Minister announced new sanctions targeting five individuals and four entities under the Special Economic Measures (Iran) Regulations. These measures impose trade and economic restrictions on the named parties.
Canada announces additional sanctions against Russia
Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand announced additional sanctions against Russia under the Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations, announced on the margins of the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting. The sanctions represent new trade restrictions targeting Russia.