Ossai Discusses Evolving International Trade Compliance Landscape in The Texas Lawbook

09.03.2026

Stinson LLP attorney Ogbo Ossai was featured in The Texas Lawbook discussing the rapidly changing international trade landscape and how businesses can adapt their compliance strategies to manage risk and support long-term growth.

In the article, Ossai explores the range of developments affecting companies engaged in global commerce, including tariffs, evolving export controls, economic sanctions and heightened customs enforcement. He explains that businesses are increasingly focused on building compliance programs that can adapt to regulatory changes while minimizing disruption to day-to-day operations and global supply chains.

Ossai also addresses the challenges companies face in an environment where trade requirements can change quickly. He emphasizes the importance of providing businesses with clarity and predictability while helping them understand how regulatory developments may affect their operations and identify practical ways to respond.

"International trade compliance is often viewed as a regulatory hurdle, but I believe it can be a competitive advantage when approached strategically," Ossai said. "My goal is to help clients anticipate change, manage risk, and build compliance programs that not only satisfy regulatory requirements but also support smarter business decisions and long-term growth."

Ossai also discusses his decision to join Stinson after more than a decade of running his own international trade practice. He notes that the firm's strong international platform and collaborative culture provided an opportunity to work alongside attorneys across practices while continuing to provide business-focused counsel to clients navigating increasingly complex global trade issues.

Ossai focuses his practice on international trade compliance matters, advising clients on the Export Administration Regulations, International Traffic in Arms Regulations, economic sanctions administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control, U.S. antiboycott requirements and related customs regulations. He also advises clients on import matters involving tariff classification, customs valuation, country of origin requirements, antidumping and countervailing duties, and other customs regulations.

Read the full interview in The Texas Lawbook.