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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

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Bribery busts take a backseat: Trump's FCPA shift puts cartels in the spotlight
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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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