Emtrain logo
Course Thumbnail

Versions

  • All Employees (15 min)
Course Thumbnail
Course

Global Trade Compliance Training

Global Trade Compliance
1st Edition
Ethics
all

The Essentials of U.S. International Trade Laws and Regulations

A Message from Our CEO
Learn more about Emtrain
In the fast-paced world of international trade, adhering to U.S. global trade laws is crucial to avoid significant financial penalties. In 2022, the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued over $42 million in fines for compliance errors; that number exceeded $1.2 billion in 2019. This highlights the vital need to ensure your team understands U.S. trade laws and restrictions. This Global Trade course contains employee survey questions that help identify risky employee behaviors within your organization. Emtrain is the only compliance trainer that provides you with a heat map of organizational hot spots so you can identify enterprise risk and avoid costly policy violations.

Course Description

This course serves as an introduction to US global trade laws and regulations. It aims to help learners understand what qualifies as an export and identify which government agencies regulate them. Your employees will review export control restrictions, red flags, and the roles and responsibilities of employees within your organization.

Course Features

  • Access to our Anonymous Ask the Expert tool
  • Rich video scenarios based on real-world events
  • Built-in employee sentiment surveys
  • 50+ Machine Translation Options
  • Optional program timer
  • Policy acknowledgement tool
  • Extensive customization options
Get Pricing
Course feature cards

Lessons

Regulating Global Trade

What is an Export?

Agencies that Control Exports

Common Risks and Red Flags

Roles, Responsibilities, and Our Policy

Provide Your Feedback

From ‘Ask the Expert’

Emtrain’s Ask the Expert feature enables users to ask questions about compliance, bias, harassment, and diversity & inclusion as they come up. It’s all confidential, and answers are sent straight to their inbox. Search the questions below and see the Experts answers.

Q
What is considered a red flag in international shipping or trade?
Thanks for asking. Red flags include vague shipping documents, unusual routing, customers reluctant to provide full details, or goods labeled in a way that doesn’t match their actual contents. These don’t always mean wrongdoing, but they’re signs to pause and verify.
Q
How do export control laws impact everyday business transactions?
Good question. Export controls can affect things as simple as emailing technical data, shipping parts abroad, or working with foreign vendors. Everyday transactions may need extra clearance if they involve restricted countries, people, or technologies.
Q
How do organizations stay compliant with rapidly changing global trade laws?
The best approach is to build a process, not just react. Companies use compliance software, maintain updated restricted party lists, and provide regular training. Having a clear reporting channel for employees also helps spot risks early.
Q
Why is accurate documentation so important in trade compliance?
Proper documentation proves that shipments meet legal requirements. Errors, even unintentional ones, can lead to delays, fines, or seizures. Accurate paperwork helps avoid suspicion and keeps trade flowing smoothly.
Q
What should I do if I discover a potential violation in a shipment?
Report it immediately to your compliance officer or manager. Don’t try to “fix” it on your own. Flagging the issue early allows the company to investigate and, if needed, make a voluntary disclosure — which can reduce penalties.

Culture Forward Companies That Choose Emtrain

Search all Emtrain Resources

Search Emtrain’s course and microlesson selections, blog, resources, video libraries, and more.