Justice Department Prepares Crackdown on Trump Tariff Violators.

UNITED States. Dept. of Justice ; UNITED States. Bureau of Customs & Border Protection

The article discusses the U.S. Justice Department's initiative to criminally charge companies and individuals attempting to evade tariffs as new levies are set to be imposed by the Trump administration. Historically, evasion of tariffs has been addressed through fines or civil settlements, but the Justice Department is now focusing on significant violations, adding personnel to a new unit dedicated to trade fraud. Prosecutors are investigating potential violations across various industries, including steel and textiles, and are collaborating with agencies like Customs and Border Protection to identify egregious cases. The article highlights the financial implications of tariff evasion, which can cost the government billions in lost revenue, and notes that enforcement efforts may draw from past investigations into sanctions evasion. [Extracted from the article]

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