Import Export Compliance

THE VIGILANT VIGIL – 30th 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.   Vigil Viewpoint: Coming up with something new to say every week is harder…

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THE VIGILANT VIGIL – 29th 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.     Vigil Viewpoint Among My People Last week I wrote about returning from…

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The Future of USMCA: Trade Agreement Risk, Audits, and How to Prepare for 2026 and Beyond

THE VIGILANT VIGIL – 28th 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.    Foreword: CBP Trade and Cargo Security Summit Recap I spent the better part…

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THE VIGILANT VIGIL – 26th 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: Don’t Let Conflict Become the Operating System  …

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THE VIGILANT VIGIL – 25th 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:   Last week, I may have created a…

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THE VIGILANT VIGIL – 24th 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:   KNOW YOUR… EVERYTHING?   For more than…

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KNOWLEDGE IS POWER: It May Be Time to Redefine KYC

KNOWLEDGE IS POWER: It May Be Time to Redefine KYC   For more than 30 years, one concept has been drilled into my head as an export compliance professional: Know Your Customer (KYC). Know who you are selling to. Know where the product is going. Know the ultimate consignee and end user. Know what they…

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THE VIGILANT VIGIL – 22nd 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 this week’s edition of…

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THE VIGILANT VIGIL – 21ST 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 latest edition of the Vigilant…

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Trade Compliance in M&A: How We Help You Avoid Hidden Liabilities Before They Snowball

Picture this: the deal closes on Friday, and by Monday you discover the company you acquired has years of undisclosed export violations and problematic imports. Those risks are now yours. We have seen it happen, and it is exactly why we insist that trade compliance belongs at the M&A table from day one. At Vigilant…

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