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International: New US Executive Order Signals Heightened Antitrust Scrutiny in the Food Supply Chain Sector for Foreign-Controlled Companies

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In brief President Trump has issued an Executive Order (the Order) directing the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to launch investigations into the U.S. food sector, focusing on potential price-fixing, other forms of criminal collusion, and non-criminal anticompetitive conduct. The Order creates new Food Supply Chain…

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Singapore imposes sanctions against Israeli settlers

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On 21 November 2025, Singapore announced targeted sanctions against four Israeli settlers for involvement in violence against Palestinians in the West Bank. The measures include financial restrictions and entry bans, with compliance enforced by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS).
Key terms require financial institutions to freeze all funds and assets, prohibit any transactions or services, and ensure no resources are made available to the designated individuals. Non-financial businesses have no direct obligations, but any dealings routed through Singapore’s financial system will be blocked.
This action reflects Singapore’s growing use of autonomous sanctions as part of its foreign policy, signalling stricter enforcement against individuals linked to regional conflicts.

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Colombia: Strengthening of the fight against smuggling and facilitation of smuggling — risks, prevention, and key recommendations for companies

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On 19 November 2025, Colombia reinforced its legal framework to combat smuggling and the facilitation of smuggling, emphasizing risks, prevention, and corporate accountability.
The measures target unauthorized import/export practices and concealment of goods, with penalties escalating for goods exceeding statutory thresholds. Companies face heightened criminal liability for executives and representatives, even if goods are later regularized, alongside intensified enforcement by DIAN and the Prosecutor’s Office.
The framework underscores obligations for traceability, documentation, and internal compliance controls, while promoting employee training and reporting mechanisms. These actions aim to safeguard tax collection, fair competition, and economic integrity, signalling a strategic push toward stricter customs compliance and corporate governance.

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Ukraine: New draft law proposes foreign direct investments screening regime

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On 22 September 2025, draft Law No. 14062 proposing the introduction of a foreign direct investment (FDI) screening regime was registered with the Ukrainian Parliament.
The draft law aligns with the European Union’s FDI Regulation 2019/452 and aims to safeguard national security by establishing a formal review process for investments in critical sectors such as infrastructure, strategic minerals, and defense. It introduces a notification requirement for qualifying transactions, a multi-stage review process, and sanctions for non-compliance, while also integrating with Ukraine’s merger control framework.

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Mexico: The Ministry of Economy initiates anti-dumping proceeding that could affect imports of adult bicycles from China

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On 13 August 2025, Mexico’s Ministry of Economy launched an anti-dumping investigation into adult bicycle imports from China, citing price discrimination from 2022–2024. Five Mexican companies filed the petition, and 261 importers/exporters are named. The probe may lead to countervailing duties if injury to domestic producers is confirmed. Interested parties must submit evidence by 23 September 2025, with possible extensions.

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Singapore: CCCS obtains court orders against immigration consultancy businesses for unfair trade practices

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On 11 August 2025, Singapore’s CCCS obtained court orders against immigration consultancy businesses for misleading trade practices. The businesses used deceptive tactics to pressure customers into applying for permanent residency, including false guarantees and scripted sales pitches. The mastermind behind these practices evaded detection by operating through new entities. The court ordered cessation of these practices, public disclosure of the orders, and ongoing reporting to CCCS. This signals CCCS’s strict enforcement stance.

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Annual Compliance Conference summary: US and UK Enforcement in the Current Climate – Strategic Shifts and Global Implications

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At the Annual Compliance conference recently held in London, the session on ‘US and UK Enforcement in the Current Climate: Strategic Shifts and Global Implications’ explored the evolving enforcement landscape across the UK, US, and Latin America, with a particular focus on strategic priorities, inter-agency cooperation, and the practical implications of recent policy shifts.

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