Greater scrutiny of customs fraud through lawsuits filed under the False Claims Act (FCA) is likely, trade lawyers say, as the US government steps up trade fraud enforcement and tariffs rise.
Trade lawyers have warned that the recent tariff hikes – on certain goods, including steel and copper, and imports from countries such as India, Brazil and South Africa – could trigger an increase in enforcement action under the law, as companies may try to fraudulently avoid paying higher tariffs.
The federal government has confirmed that it will not be issuing new stimulus checks this summer, debunking circulating online rumors. What Happened: On Friday, the internet was abuzz with rumors ...