President Donald Trump has ordered a pause on the enforcement of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), a law that prohibits bribery of foreign officials. The White House argues that this move will increase American competitiveness in the global market. Critics, however, warn that this decision undermines the rule of law and could embolden corrupt practices.
WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 23: U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to reporters after signing a series of executive orders in the Oval Office of the White House on January 23, 2025 in Washington, D.C.
The 1977 Foreign Corrupt Practices Act prohibits U.S. citizens and companies from bribing foreign governments to benefit their businesses. The White House wrote in a fact sheet the move will increase the country's competitiveness in foreign markets. “The United States should not try to outcompete bad guys in bribery,” he added. “We should try to level the playing field UP to counter bribery, consistent with our obligations under UNCAC etc.”“FCPA lawyer here for ~2 decades,” he wrote via X. “Helped draft the first practice guide for this area of law. Served as lead antibribery lawyer for one of the world’s biggest banks during one of the biggest FCPA industry sweeps. This is a big deal/very bad for America and the rule of law.
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