Jordan Young, CEO of Global Defense™, sounds a warning in the face of looming challenges for small businesses that export American-made products globally. With the anticipated extension of the U.S. Commerce Department’s firearms export ban, Young offers timely guidance to those within the firearms community and all U.S. small businesses and international buyers: “Buy as much as you can as fast as possible.” As the deadline for the export licensing processing pause, initially set to expire on January 24, approaches, Young predicts even stricter limitations on exports, particularly impacting semi-automatic firearms and ammunition for commercial sales abroad.
As a leading U.S.-based importer, exporter, and wholesale distributor of firearms and related equipment, Young emphasizes the critical role small businesses play in the global marketplace. He argues that the current export restrictions, coupled with the expected extension, will not only harm U.S. firearms and ammunition manufacturers and exporters but also have ripple effects on businesses across various sectors. Young believes further regulation will result in heightened import restrictions and the gradual closure of overseas markets to American manufacturers and exporters.
While the U.S. Department of Commerce cites concerns about firearms diversion and illicit activities, Young challenges the underlying narrative, rejecting the notion that American exporters are complicit in such negative actions. He believes the current administration is unfairly targeting the entire U.S. firearms industry, which includes manufacturers, distributors, and end-users alike.
Young cautions that if the Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) proceeds with permanent restrictions, it could spell disaster for small businesses, leading to substantial financial losses, closures, and unemployment. He outlines potential changes leaked from the BIS review, including stricter export regulations and shorter license validity periods, which would significantly impede small businesses' ability to operate in the global marketplace.
Anticipated New Regulatory Changes Affecting Small Businesses
- Stricter export restrictions on firearms and related parts
- Requirement for purchase orders matching every export sale
- Demand for passports of all end users in license applications
- Reduction of license validity from four years to 12 months
Young points out the impracticality of enforcing such regulations, particularly for small businesses collaborating with foreign distributors whose end-user customers remain unknown and whose products are ultimately sold through retail sellers. He underscores the need for collective action to resist these detrimental policies and protect the interests of small businesses.
In a call to action, Young urges all Americans to join forces in advocating for fair trade policies. “Now is the time to unite and defend our small businesses,” he declares. “Contact me at info@globaldefense.us, and let’s work together to safeguard our industries.”
In focusing on the broader implications for small businesses, Young’s message resonates beyond the firearms community, appealing to all Americans invested in small business vitality and promoting fair global trade practices.
– Jordan Young, CEO of Global Defense
Global Defense, a U.S.-based firm, is a premier Importer, Exporter, and Wholesale Distributor specializing in firearms, parts/components/accessories, ammunition, and specialized equipment.
