News & Updates

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On October 13, 2022, Assistant Secretary for Export Enforcement Matthew S. Axelrod issued an order (link) denying the export privileges of Russian Airline URAL Airlines JSC (URAL) due to ongoing export violations related to comprehensive export controls on Russia imposed by the Commerce Department.

Washington, D.C.— The Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) is updating its policy regarding enforcement of the antiboycott rules. The amendment, which takes effect tomorrow, clarifies the categories of antiboycott violations and their associated penalties, to ensure appropriate actions are taken based on the seriousness of the violation.

Remarks As Prepared for Delivery by Assistant Secretary for Export Enforcement Matthew S. Axelrod to the American Jewish Committee 

The Bureau of Industry and Security, U.S. Department of Commerce (“BIS”), has
notified Thermotron Industries, Inc., of Holland, Michigan (“Thermotron”), of its
intention to initiate an administrative proceeding against Thermotron pursuant to Section 766.3 of the Export Administration Regulations (the “Regulations”),1 through the issuance of a Proposed Charging Letter to Thermotron that alleges that Thermotron committed one violation of the Regulations.2...

Assistant Secretary for Export Enforcement Matthew S. Axelrod Remarks to the Southeast Asia Forum on Export Controls
September 15, 2022

Assistant Secretary for Export Enforcement Matthew S. Axelrod BIS’s 2022 Update Conference on Export Controls and Policy
June 30, 2022

Thank you, Kevin, for that kind introduction. And, more importantly, thank you for all you have done over the past twenty-five years – and continue to do every day – to help BIS advance its mission and keep our country safe. And thank you to all of you for being here today, either in person or virtually. I am so excited to be here with you, speaking at my first Update Conference.

Assistant Secretary for Export Enforcement Matthew S. Axelrod at the National Association of College and University Attorneys 2022 Annual Conference

Assistant Secretary for Export Enforcement Matthew S. Axelrod delivers remarks to the Society for International Affairs 2022 spring virtual advanced conference on export controls & international politics

Monday, May 16, 2022

Assistant Secretary for Export Enforcement Matthew S. Axelrod delivers remarks to the Ukrainian Congress Committee of America, Illinois Division, on enforcement actions to disrupt Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

Chicago, Illinois – Thursday, April 21, 2022

I'd like to commence with the words of the Ukrainian poet and writer, Taras Shevchenko: