The One-Year Pause on the Affiliates Rule: What It Means for Exporters

The One-Year Pause on the Affiliates Rule: What It Means for Exporters

This session will unpack what the pause means in practice and how companies should prepare for what comes next. 

Our experts will cover:

• Key elements of the paused rule and how it differs from existing BIS and OFAC ownership and control standards.
• Why the U.S. Government paused the rule, and how geopolitical considerations, not just administrative review, are influencing U.S. export-control policy.
• How to stay ready: strategies for maintaining compliance agility, visibility into ownership structures, and preparedness for possible reinstatement or revision of the rule in 2026.

Join us for an in-depth discussion on how exporters and compliance leaders can navigate this period of regulatory limbo — and ensure readiness as global trade policy continues to evolve.

Speakers

• Michael Ford, TradeBridge Consulting (moderator)
• Mark Nakhla, Chief Research Officer, Kharon