Pausing Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Enforcement to Further American Economic and National Security

President Donald Trump has issued an executive order pausing enforcement of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) for 180 days to review and potentially revise its guidelines, arguing that current enforcement hampers U.S. foreign policy and economic competitiveness. During this period, the Attorney General is instructed to halt new FCPA investigations unless exceptions are deemed necessary and to reassess ongoing cases to align with the administration's priorities. This move could spark legal and political debate, as it temporarily eases restrictions on U.S. companies' business practices abroad, potentially affecting international anti-corruption efforts.