by Sarah Massie | Oct 27, 2025 | Restricted Parties, Compliance, EAR
September 30, 2025 marked a major shift in export compliance:The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) published an Interim Final Rule expanding end-user controls to cover affiliates of listed entities — a move that mirrors the often-overlooked OFAC 50 Percent Rule....
by Sarah Massie | Sep 11, 2025 | ITAR, Classification, Compliance
Big changes to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the U.S. Munitions List (USML) are about to take effect – and not just for those already under ITAR. The U.S. Department of State kicked off 2025 with an interim final rule for its ITAR...
by Sarah Massie | Apr 10, 2025 | Supply Chain, Tariffs
Sarah Massie was recently quoted in the New York Times regarding the impacts of tariffs on small business decisions Amid the noise and unpredictability of global trade policy, familiarity and stability – even costly stability – can feel like a safer bet than starting...
by Sarah Massie | Feb 11, 2025 | Global Economic Growth, Supply Chain, Tariffs
From rising input costs to disrupted supply chains and fears and threats of retaliatory tariffs, business owners are facing difficult decisions that could ultimately impact American jobs and economic growth. Many small businesses not only export finished goods but...
by Sarah Massie | Dec 12, 2024 | Compliance, Distribution, Supply Chain
At S Massie Consulting LLC, led by the visionary Sarah Massie, we understand how crucial it is for companies to navigate these complexities effectively. Sarah Massie, recently recognized by Global Trade Magazine as one of the 20 Women Who Are Innovating Logistics and...
