The Point with AEC

AEC Podcast 17: Failures & Ignorance, Real World Cases

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.gov/press-release/bis-reaches-administrative-enforcement-settlement-coastal-pva-technology-inc. https://www.bis.gov/press-release/bis-reaches-administrative-enforcement-settlement-solventum-corporation-order

AEC Podcast 16: Diligence & Enforcement, Real World Cases

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/FA19/20260224/118974/HHRG-119-FA19-Wstate-PetersD-20260224.pdf https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/chinese-national-and-two-us-citizens-charged-conspiring-smuggle-artificial-intelligence

AEC Podcast 15: Iran: Export Controls and Sanctions

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 surrounding Iran's Ballistic Missile Procurement Advisory. With the United States now engaged in military strikes along with Israel against Iran, our country's security is more important than ever. Links: https://www.bis.gov/regulations/ear/746 [https://www.bis.gov/regulations/ear/746] https://www.bis.gov/licensing/country-guidance/iran-export-controls [https://www.bis.gov/licensing/country-guidance/iran-export-controls] https://ofac.treasury.gov/sanctions-programs-and-country-information/iran-sanctions [https://ofac.treasury.gov/sanctions-programs-and-country-information/iran-sanctions] https://ofac.treasury.gov/media/934236/download?inline [https://ofac.treasury.gov/media/934236/download?inline] https://ofac.treasury.gov/media/932206/download?inline [https://ofac.treasury.gov/media/932206/download?inline]

AEC Podcast 14: New Semiconductor Rule and News

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 [https://www.bis.gov/press-release/department-commerce-revises-license-review-policy-semiconductors-exported-china] https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-00789.pdf?utm_campaign=pi+subscription+mailing+list&utm_medium=email&utm_source=federalregister.gov [https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-00789.pdf?utm_campaign=pi+subscription+mailing+list&utm_medium=email&utm_source=federalregister.gov] https://www.commerce.gov/news/fact-sheets/2026/01/fact-sheet-restoring-american-semiconductor-manufacturing-leadership [https://www.commerce.gov/news/fact-sheets/2026/01/fact-sheet-restoring-american-semiconductor-manufacturing-leadership] https://www.csis.org/podcasts/ai-policy-podcast/future-nvidias-h200-china-and-pentagons-new-ai-strategy [https://www.csis.org/podcasts/ai-policy-podcast/future-nvidias-h200-china-and-pentagons-new-ai-strategy] https://www.cfr.org/articles/consequences-exporting-nvidias-h200-chips-china [https://www.cfr.org/articles/consequences-exporting-nvidias-h200-chips-china] https://www.cnas.org/publications/commentary/cnas-insights-unpacking-the-h200-export-policy [https://www.cnas.org/publications/commentary/cnas-insights-unpacking-the-h200-export-policy] https://www.cfr.org/articles/new-ai-chip-export-policy-china-strategically-incoherent-and-unenforceable [https://www.cfr.org/articles/new-ai-chip-export-policy-china-strategically-incoherent-and-unenforceable]

AEC Podcast 13: China, a Clear and Present Danger

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 broader status quo. Links: https://www.uscc.gov/research/chinas-facilitation-sanctions-and-export-control-evasion#_Toc213758808 [https://www.uscc.gov/research/chinas-facilitation-sanctions-and-export-control-evasion#_Toc213758808] https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/us-citizens-and-chinese-nationals-arrested-exporting-artificial-intelligence-technology [https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/us-citizens-and-chinese-nationals-arrested-exporting-artificial-intelligence-technology] https://www.foreign.senate.gov/hearings/countering-chinas-challenge-to-american-ai-leadership [https://www.foreign.senate.gov/hearings/countering-chinas-challenge-to-american-ai-leadership] https://www.whitehouse.gov/fact-sheets/2025/11/fact-sheet-president-donald-j-trump-strikes-deal-on-economic-and-trade-relations-with-china/ [https://www.whitehouse.gov/fact-sheets/2025/11/fact-sheet-president-donald-j-trump-strikes-deal-on-economic-and-trade-relations-with-china/] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gdgs7g6jw1w [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gdgs7g6jw1w] https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/us-authorities-shut-down-major-china-linked-ai-tech-smuggling-network [https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/us-authorities-shut-down-major-china-linked-ai-tech-smuggling-network]