Antitrust & Trade Reg.
Dec. 1, 2025
New DOJ task force, tighter oversight signal years of trade fraud battles
Federal prosecutors are escalating tariff evasion and trade fraud investigations as rising duties, new enforcement task forces, and national security arguments reshape a rapidly evolving landscape likely headed for prolonged litigation and policy shifts.
As federal prosecutors intensify investigations into tariff evasion and trade fraud schemes, some attorneys say the U.S. has entered a chapter of trade enforcement driven by heightened scrutiny and more aggressive national security arguments.
One defense lawyer says the enforcement landscape is "rapidly evolving," shaped by rising tariffs, a new federal task force and more rigorous oversight of how companies handle imports and exports.
"We are seeing a sig...
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