Restricted Countries: Restricts the export of military and dual-use items to countries such as North Korea, Iran, and Syria.
Participating Countries: 42 countries, including the United States, the European Union, and Japan, must comply with the agreement’s list.
US Export Controls (EAR/ITAR)
ITAR (Defense-Related): Prohibits the export of weapons and critical technologies to countries such as China, Russia, and North Korea.
EAR (Commerce Control List): Restricts Entity List companies such as Huawei and SMIC.
UN Sanctions
North Korea: Comprehensive embargo on weapons, luxury goods, and energy equipment.
Iran: Restricts nuclear technology and ballistic missile-related items.
EU Trade Restrictions
Sanctions on Russia and Belarus in the energy, financial, and high-tech sectors (2022 to date).