Trump Pauses Enforcement of Foreign Bribery Law
The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act makes it illegal for companies that operate in the United States to pay foreign government officials to secure or keep business deals.
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FirstFT: Trump orders pause on enforcing ban against bribing foreign officials
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Trump signs order pausing enforcement of foreign bribery ban
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Trump pauses enforcement of foreign bribery ban
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Trump to halt enforcement of law banning bribery of foreign officials
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