Trump Loosens Enforcement of US Law Banning Bribery of Foreign Officials
The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) has been a cornerstone of US efforts to combat corporate bribery on a global scale since its enactment in 1977. It criminalizes the bribery of foreign officials to secure business advantages. Under the Trump administration, enforcement priorities shifted significantly, with a focus on prosecuting transnational crime and cartels pillow…