Fighting Trade Cheats Act of 2025 increases penalties for customs fraud and enhances enforcement.

The Fighting Trade Cheats Act of 2025 amends the Tariff Act of 1930 to increase civil penalties for fraudulent or grossly negligent violations of U.S. customs laws. It allows interested parties to bring civil actions in U.S. District Courts for injuries caused by such violations. The bill also permits the United States to intervene in these civil actions. Additionally, it prohibits individuals and affiliated persons found guilty of customs fraud from importing goods into the United States for specified periods.

Fighting Trade Cheats Act of 2025 increases penalties for customs fraud and enhances enforcement.

The Fighting Trade Cheats Act of 2025 amends the Tariff Act of 1930 to increase civil penalties for fraudulent or grossly negligent violations of U.S. customs laws. It allows interested parties to bring civil actions in U.S. District Courts for injuries caused by such violations. The bill also permits the United States to intervene in these civil actions. Additionally, it prohibits individuals and affiliated persons found guilty of customs fraud from importing goods into the United States for specified periods.