Clear and Present Danger: DOJ Trade Fraud and Anti-Corruption Priorities Signal Lasting Compliance Risk

This article, “Clear and Present Danger: How U.S. Department of Justice Trade-Fraud and Anti-Corruption Priorities Show Trade and Customs Risks Are Here to Stay,” published in The Global Trade Law Journal, examines the DOJ’s increased focus on trade fraud, tariff evasion and Foreign Corrupt Practices Act risks. The authors highlight key enforcement trends, including expanded whistleblower incentives and renewed use of the Trade Fraud Task Force, and explain how these developments are driving more aggressive investigations. The article also outlines practical steps companies can take to strengthen trade compliance, enhance oversight of third-party intermediaries and reduce enforcement risk.