Trade Crime Surges as U.S. Tariffs Fuel Fraud, Say American Firms
The Trump administration’s sweeping tariffs have not only reshaped global trade but also triggered a surge in trade crime, according to U.S. businesses and enforcement officials. As tariffs on imports from China, Mexico, and Canada soared, sometimes reaching triple digits, companies report a dramatic uptick in customs fraud, tariff evasion, and deceptive shipping practices. How…