How AI is revolutionising international trade compliance research

Nate Young
Nate Young
Senior International Trade Specialist, Crowell & Moring, United States of America
Amina Shafi Rogers
Practice Innovation & Knowledge Attorney, Crowell & Moring, United States of America
Published 30 Mar 2026
How AI is revolutionising international trade compliance research
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Different companies are integrating AI tools into international trade compliance in various ways, depending on their specific requirements, data environments and appetite for risk. This article introduces readers to the approach of US law firm Crowell & Moring LLP: using an in-house AI system for routine legal tasks and the secure handling of sensitive information, alongside a third-party platform for large-scale data analysis and trend identification. The article provides practical insights into how AI is already transforming trade compliance work, and emphasises that the manner in which firms implement AI is now more important than ever.