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

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In September, the Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) announced sweeping changes to expand export-control restrictions to “affiliated” entities. However, in a recent update, the U.S. Government has decided to pause the implementation of the Affiliates Rule for one year. The decision comes amid rapidly evolving trade dynamics between the United States and China — part of broader diplomatic and economic negotiations now shaping the future of U.S. export controls.

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