The Point with AEC

John Young

The Point is your source of news and helpful information in the Export Compliance field. Whether its reports on important international events, or breakdowns of new regulations in EAR and ITAR, it’s our aim to take the overwhelming amount of information and condense it down for you so you can be better informed and better prepared. Our motto is Research Done Right, Compliance Made Simple.

  1. 2d ago

    AEC Podcast 18: EAR99 Doesn’t Mean Relax

    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-corporate https://www.bis.gov/regulations/ear/734#section-734.9

    15 min

  2. Apr 30

    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

    16 min

  3. Mar 31

    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

    14 min

  4. Feb 27

    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/licensing/country-guidance/iran-export-controls https://ofac.treasury.gov/sanctions-programs-and-country-information/iran-sanctions https://ofac.treasury.gov/media/934236/download?inline https://ofac.treasury.gov/media/932206/download?inline

    16 min

  5. Jan 31

    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://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.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.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

    14 min

  6. 12/31/2025

    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.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.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.justice.gov/opa/pr/us-authorities-shut-down-major-china-linked-ai-tech-smuggling-network

    13 min

  7. 11/30/2025

    AEC Podcast 12: Incoming ITAR Updates

    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/2024/10/23/2024-24091/international-traffic-in-arms-regulations-itar-us-munitions-list-categories-iv-and-xv https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/07/29/2024-16501/international-traffic-in-arms-regulations-revisions-to-definition-and-controls-related-to-defense https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/08/20/2024-18043/international-traffic-in-arms-regulations-exemption-for-defense-trade-and-cooperation-among https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2022/02/02/2022-01889/international-traffic-in-arms-regulations-corrections-and-clarifications-for-export-and-reexport https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/05/27/2021-11053/international-traffic-in-arms-regulations-regular-employee https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/08/15/2024-18249/international-traffic-in-arms-regulations-amendments-to-the-definition-of-activities-that-are-not https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/eAgendaMain?operation=OPERATION_GET_AGENCY_RULE_LIST¤tPub=true&agencyCode=&showStage=active&agencyCd=1400&csrf_token=8CBC06EB7A55E0CB034A8E9232CACAF1674B064F48C51D71854C0FFA9B88BD5A7D7A0BE2ED9783B4704ACC83A1302B3321CC

    14 min

  8. 10/31/2025

    AEC Podcast 11: Deals, Deals, and Other News

    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 breakdown of these new deals, what's in them, what do they aim to accomplish? Tune in and find out.

    16 min
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The Point is your source of news and helpful information in the Export Compliance field. Whether its reports on important international events, or breakdowns of new regulations in EAR and ITAR, it’s our aim to take the overwhelming amount of information and condense it down for you so you can be better informed and better prepared. Our motto is Research Done Right, Compliance Made Simple.

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  • Creator
    John Young
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    18
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