Tariff Enforcement Will Hit Canada, EU Companies Hardest

Litigation attorney Ashley Akers authored a column featured in Bloomberg Law examining the U.S. Department of Justice's (DOJ) elevation of trade and customs fraud, particularly tariff evasion, to a top white collar enforcement priority and what that means for foreign exporters. She explains why Canadian and European companies are likely early targets, citing increased prosecutorial resources, robust cross-border evidence tools, whistleblower incentives and vulnerabilities at the border. The article provides guidance on navigating investigations, weighing voluntary disclosure and assessing cooperation decisions amid intensifying federal enforcement.

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