Corporate
Feb. 26, 2025
Bribery busts take a backseat: Trump's FCPA shift puts cartels in the spotlight
The Trump Administration's focus on cartels over corporate bribery signals a shift in Foreign Corrupt Practices Act enforcement, but companies must still prioritize strong compliance programs amid ongoing global anti-corruption efforts.





Stephanie Yonekura
Partner
Hogan Lovells US LLC
Phone: (310) 785-4600
Email: stephanie.yonekura@hoganlovells.com
UCLA SOL; Los Angeles CA




Many legal practitioners and scholars looked to enforcement efforts during the first Trump Administration as a guidepost for what to expect in U.S. bribery and corruption enforcement under the current Administration. During the first Trump administration, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) enforcement efforts were robust and penalties reached record-breaking highs. However, the Trump Administration has no...
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