Trump Pauses Enforcement of Foreign Bribery Law
President Trump will sign an executive order temporarily halting the Department of Justice’s enforcement of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA). This pause aims to prevent U.S. businesses from facing unfair competition against foreign companies that are not similarly restricted. The Attorney General will review existing FCPA cases and develop new enforcement guidelines. This action, while intended to level the economic playing field, contrasts with the FCPA’s original purpose of combating international corruption.
John Q. Hosedrinker