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International Trade & National Security Law Firm
At Torres Trade Law, we work with U.S. and international clients - from multinationals and Fortune 500 companies to medium-sized businesses and startups - to successfully import and export goods, technology, and services. We regularly assist clients navigate regulatory challenges posed by U.S. and foreign trade policies, including China tariffs, Iran sanctions, and the export of defense-related goods and controlled or emerging technologies.
In addition, our lawyers have extensive experience assisting clients with a wide range of foreign investment matters, including the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) administering the Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act of 2018 (FIRRMA).
Our lawyers regularly guide clients through myriad U.S. regulatory regimes and agencies that govern trade with the United States, including:
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
- The U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS)
- The U.S. Department of State Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC)
- U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)
- The Department of Defense Security Service (DSS)
- The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States
To assist clients with challenges across the world, Torres Trade Law is a member of two widely recognized international associations: the International Lawyers Network, a global law firm network of more than 90 law firms in 67 countries; and Alliott Group, the world's 6th largest multidisciplinary alliance of accounting and law firms. These associations allow the firm to combine local expertise with a global reach to provide clients effective cross-border solutions.
To assist with risk advisory, complex investigations, and risk intelligence, our law firm's network also includes former intelligence officers and former senior leadership in national U.S. government security positions.
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Our Approach
Torres Trade Law is driven by the principle that our clients are best served by long-term relationships built on transparency, accountability, and cost-effectiveness. Our goal: to provide practical, real-world international trade advice based on an in-depth understanding of each client's strategic and business objectives coupled with comprehensive knowledge of the regulatory and competitive environments in which it does business.
We have extensive experience assisting companies in a variety of industries, including aerospace, defense contractors, commercial aviation, military electronics, chemicals and pharmaceuticals, medical equipment, food and beverage, data processing, machine tools, commercial electronics, satellite, unmanned vehicles, software and hi-tech, fashion and retail, private equity, and many others.
INSIGHTS
CMMC Assessments and the Hidden Risk of ITAR Violations
By: Olga Torres, Managing Member
Date: 05/28/2026
For many contractors within the Defense Industrial Base, Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) assessments are becoming far more than cybersecurity hygiene exercises. As companies strive to become CMMC compliant, they are increasingly uncovering facts suggesting potential violations of export control laws, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), administered by the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls under the U.S. Department of State, and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), administered by the Bureau of Industry and Security under the U.S. Department of Commerce.
Torres Trade Trump Table
Date: 05/07/2026
For the latest Trump trade executive actions, please view the below Torres Trade Trump Table for important information. This table will be monitored and updated regularly. The last update occurred May 7, 2026.
What does China’s block of Manus deal mean for outbound regime?
Date: 05/03/2026
As we reported last week, China has blocked Meta’s $2 billion bid for Manus AI, a Singapore-based company that was founded in China in 2022. According to experts, the move raises a number of questions about the Outbound Investment Security Program, and a COINS Act-inspired rule that is expected to drop in 2027. Among them: If China is protecting their own IP, is an outbound regime even necessary?
*Republished with permission from Foreign Investment Watch. This article was first published on May 3, 2026.
BIS Budget Request (FY2027): Expect Tougher Export Control Enforcement
By: Olga Torres, Managing Member
Date: 04/28/2026
The Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security’s (BIS) fiscal year 2027 (FY2027) budget request, issued in April 2026, indicates how the Trump administration plans to approach export control and trade enforcement in the near future. While Congress will ultimately determine final funding levels, the administration’s proposal points to a continued expansion of enforcement capacity and a broader role for export controls in economic and national security policy.
Global Tariff Navigator
Date: 04/08/2026
Our Global Tariff Navigator delivers the latest U.S. tariff rates by country, updated often to reflect the ever changing trade policies - last refreshed April 8, 2026. Stay ahead of shifting trade winds!
After Sanctions Relaxation, New Opportunities in Venezuela But Risks Remain
By: Derrick Kyle, Senior Associate
Date: 04/08/2026
Since the U.S. military’s abrupt capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on January 3, 2026, the Trump administration has authorized many activities involving Venezuela that were previously prohibited under U.S. sanctions. Specifically, the Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has issued numerous General Licenses (GLs) affecting the country’s energy and minerals sectors and allowing for greater participation by U.S. persons.