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AI in Trade Compliance: Use It, But Be Careful
A car with no one in the driver’s seat pulls up beside you. Impressive. Would you hand it the wheel in a thunderstorm? That is the question we ask ourselves when we see artificial intelligence racing into trade compliance. AI is changing how we work, and we embrace it. At Vigilant Global Trade Services, we…
THE VIGILANT VIGIL – 4TH EDITION
Welcome, visitor, to the Vigil. Here you will find a summation of current global trade changes and regulatory updates. We aim to deliver helpful insights in a timely and relevant manner, to help you remain vigilant in an ever-evolving trade environment. The Editing Director (T.E.D.)’s Foreword: Welcome to the fourth edition of the Vigilant Vigil….
The Most Costly Export Might Happen Inside Your Building
Ever shipped nothing, yet still committed an export? If a foreign national steps into your lab, hears a design review, or opens a shared drive with controlled technical data, you may have just made a deemed export on U.S. soil. What Most Companies Miss About Export Compliance When people think export, they picture a box…
THE VIGILANT VIGIL – 3RD EDITION
Welcome, visitor, to the Vigil. Here you will find a summation of current global trade changes and regulatory updates. We aim to deliver helpful insights in a timely and relevant manner, to help you remain vigilant in an ever-evolving trade environment. The Editing Director (T.E.D.)’s Foreword: Welcome to the third edition of the Vigilant Vigil….
THE VIGILANT VIGIL – 2ND EDITION
Welcome, visitor, to the Vigil. Here you will find a summation of current global trade changes and regulatory updates. We aim to deliver helpful insights in a timely and relevant manner, to help you remain vigilant in an ever-evolving trade environment. The Editing Director (T.E.D.)’s Foreword: Welcome to the second edition of the Vigilant Vigil…
The 50% Rule Is Changing How You Screen: What Exporters Need to Know Now
Imagine winning an international bid, building the entire solution, then discovering at the eleventh hour that your buyer is 50% owned by a blocked party. The deal dies, and tens of millions vanish. We have seen it happen. The 50% rule is not a footnote in export compliance, it is a project killer if you…
Trade Buzz by Vigilant Global Trade Services: Your Fast Track to Timely Trade Compliance Insights
Blink and a new trade regulation drops. Scroll and another risk lands on your desk. We know how fast global trade moves, and how easy it is to miss what matters most. Why We Built Trade Buzz Staying current on trade compliance is not optional. Importers and exporters face shifting regulations, new enforcement priorities, and…
Meet Jamie Adams: Our New Chapter in Global Trade Compliance Leadership
If you ask most trade compliance professionals how they got here, many will say they slipped, tripped, and fell into it. What matters is who catches you when regulations shift, markets change, and risk shows up unannounced. That is where we step in. Why We’re Excited About Jamie We recently welcomed Jamie Adams to…
The Vigilant Vigil – First Addition
Welcome, visitor, to the Vigil. Here you will find a summation of current global trade changes and regulatory updates. We aim to deliver helpful insights in a timely and relevant manner, to help you remain vigilant in an ever-evolving trade environment. The Editing Director (T.E.D.)’s Foreword: It’s exciting to launch the…
Why Broker and Entry Audits Matter Now: See Us at ICPA in San Antonio, March 1 to March 4
Customs enforcement is intensifying, and too many importers and exporters only discover gaps when an audit is already underway. That is avoidable. At Vigilant Global Trade Services, we help companies turn audits into a point of strength, not stress. The Moment We Are In The current administration’s enforcement efforts, combined with rising regulatory complexity, have…