Overview
- The Bureau of Industry and Security suspended the Affiliates Rule effective November 10, 2025 through November 9, 2026.
- The halted rule would have extended EAR license requirements to entities 50% or more owned by parties on the Entity List, the Military End User List, or subject to EAR § 744.8.
- The suspension applies worldwide and not solely to Chinese companies, reflecting terms linked to recent U.S.–China trade negotiations.
- BIS stated it will keep monitoring ownership-linked risks during the pause and could still designate specific entities for restrictions.
- Companies are advised to continue ownership screening, plan for licenses or alternative structures on multi‑year deals, and prepare for potential reactivation on November 10, 2026.