A New DOJ Approach to Trade Enforcement: Old Tools Used for New Policies

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has historically used a particular set of traditional criminal and civil authorities to pursue tariff evasion and smuggling, to target drug cartels, and to enforce sanctions. But as the Trump administration expands its use of tariffs and other trade measures to effect both foreign and domestic policy goals, so too have DOJ and other federal enforcement agencies intensified their scrutiny of companies conducting trade in the United States.

As a result, companies conducting cross-border business face significant new legal and reputational risks, ranging from sanctions exposure and export control violations to customs evasion inquiries and potential criminal liability. Enforcement agencies are increasingly collaborating across jurisdictions, deploying new investigative tools, and pursuing aggressive enforcement strategies that test the boundaries of traditional corporate compliance programs.

Please join us on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, for a timely webinar examining these evolving risks. Our panel of legal and compliance professionals will provide:

• An inside look at current enforcement policies and priorities at DOJ and related agencies
• Case studies and trends illustrating how cross-border business activities have drawn scrutiny
• Practical compliance strategies to reduce exposure when operating in an enhanced enforcement environment

This session will be of particular interest to general counsel, compliance officers, executives, and risk managers in industries such as financial services, logistics, energy, medical technology, and manufacturing, where exposure to supply chains and markets is most acute.