Anti-boycott laws in the United States prohibit U.S. companies and individuals from participating in foreign boycotts that the U.S. does not support. Specifically, anti-boycott laws are intended to prevent U.S. businesses from being used to implement foreign policies that conflict with U.S. policy. From an international trade perspective, anti-boycott laws require U.S. persons to report any attempt to restrain trade with Israel, which was first implemented in response to the Arab League Boycott of Israel.

U.S. persons should also be aware that U.S. laws may conflict with the laws of other countries in which we do business. For instance, compliance with the U.S. UFLPA may violate local Chinese anti-boycott laws and the European Union’s “Blocking Statute” may prohibit Europeans from complying with U.S. sanctions on Cuba and Iran.