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Export controls in the parent example are intended to cause friction between people in the UK and US? Really?

• kube-system 2y ago
  Yes, anyone exporting anywhere needs to follow compliance rules, because the point is to ensure that all exporters are in compliance. Consider the OP's example: > Have a part made in Japan, integrated into a product in the states but sold by someone in the UK to in France? you'll have to comply with Japan, US and UK laws. The reason all countries tediously ensure their laws are being followed is because, if they weren't, there'd be an obvious legal loophole: you could simply proxy export items to a country with different export restrictions -- and then all export restrictions would be worthless.
  • MichaelZuo 2y ago
    Having strict, but identical restrictions would already accomplish that. Having strict, slightly differing restrictions doesn’t seem to add anything extra of value? It’s pure downsides.
    • saagarjha 2y ago
      These are different counties. They each decide their own policies on exports.
      • MichaelZuo 2y ago
        Regardless, the end result is seemingly causing a huge amount of paperwork and frustration, because there are so many small differences.