Trump signs order pausing enforcement of foreign bribery ban

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In an unprecedented move, Trump signed an executive order suspending enforcement of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), which has banned US firms from bribing foreign officials since 1977. The order mandates a 180-day review of existing investigations and establishes new guidelines that could dramatically reduce anti-bribery prosecutions.

Sources & Citations

[1] Pausing Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Enforcement to Further American Economic and National Security · Feb 10, 2025 Tier 1

[2] Takeaways from the Pause on Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Enforcement · Feb 24, 2025 Tier 1

[3] Trump signs order pausing enforcement of foreign bribery ban · Feb 10, 2025 Tier 2

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The Cascade Ledger. “Trump signs order pausing enforcement of foreign bribery ban.” The Capture Cascade Timeline, February 10, 2025. https://capturecascade.org/event/2025-02-10--trump-signs-order-pausing-enforcement-of-foreign-bribery-ban/