US Boosts Trade Enforcement in Growing Crackdown Across Customs, MLex

MLex quoted partner Mike Huneke in an article examining the US administration’s intensified trade enforcement efforts, including heightened scrutiny of tariff evasion, expanded customs enforcement tools, and increased export control oversight.

The article discusses how multiple federal agencies are increasing enforcement activity and imposing stricter compliance expectations on importers. Mike emphasized that tariffs and enhanced trade enforcement are likely to remain a long-term feature of the regulatory landscape rather than a temporary policy shift.

“I would be surprised if a later administration abandons the tariffs, or frankly, abandons these increased enforcement efforts,” Mike said, adding that the trend is becoming “institutionalized in a way within the enforcement agencies” and will continue to be “a key priority risk area for companies.”

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