Event information
Agenda
12.30pm – 1.00pm Registration
1.00pm – 1.10pm Opening Remarks
1.10pm – 2.00pm
2.00pm – 2.50pm U.S. Tariffs, Export Controls, and Sanctions Under the New Administration: Implications for Taiwan’s Exporters
The U.S. enforcement environment governing international trade has intensified significantly in 2025. Since the start of the Trump Administration’s second term, U.S. trade policy has seen a sharp resurgence in unilateral tariffs alongside an emphasis on increased sanctions and export controls under the administration’s America First Trade Policy. Enforcement activity has ramped up, with sustained attention on tariffs, sanctions and export controls violations by the U.S. Departments of Justice, Treasury, and Commerce. As a result, understanding the evolving compliance expectations of U.S. enforcement agencies is more critical than ever. In this fireside chat, Matt Axelrod and Winston Chan, two former U.S. government enforcement officials who are now partners at Gibson Dunn, will examine the key enforcement trends, policy shifts, and practical compliance strategies shaping today’s global trade landscape.
- Winston Y. Chan, partner, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
- Matthew S. Axelrod, partner, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
2.50pm – 3.40pm
3.40pm – 3.55pm Coffee Break
3.55pm – 4.45pm
4.45pm – 5.35pm
5.35pm – 6.05pm
6.05pm – 6.10pm Closing Remarks
6.10pm – 7.00pm Drinks and Canapes
Speakers
Winston Y. Chan, partner, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
Winston Chan is a former federal prosecutor and a nationally recognized investigations and white-collar defense lawyer. A partner in Gibson Dunn’s San Francisco office, Winston serves as Co-Chair of the firm’s White Collar Defense & Investigations practice group. He represents multinational companies, boards, and executives in high-stakes government and internal investigations involving the DOJ, SEC, and global regulators. His practice spans False Claims Act, anti-corruption, export controls, cybersecurity, and national security issues. A Mandarin Chinese and Taiwanese speaker, Winston frequently handles cross-border matters throughout Asia. He is recognized by Chambers USA, The Legal 500 United States, and Global Investigations Review for his work in white-collar defense and compliance.
Matthew S. Axelrod, partner, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
Matt Axelrod is a nationally recognized white-collar defense lawyer with deep experience in criminal, national security, and export enforcement matters. He is the only person to have served as both Assistant Secretary for Export Enforcement at the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) and as Principal Associate Deputy Attorney General at the U.S. Department of Justice – a role described by The New York Times as “the most demanding job in all of DOJ.” Matt’s practice focuses on internal investigations, crisis management, and white-collar criminal defense for U.S. and multinational companies. He co-chairs the firm’s Sanctions and Export Enforcement Practice Group, where he works closely with clients to conduct internal investigations, evaluate compliance programs, advise on voluntary self-disclosures, and defend against government-facing investigations.
