Companies that cheat on U.S. import rules could face much bigger fines and lose the right to import goods for years. Harmed U.S. businesses, worker unions, and trade groups could sue them directly in federal court.
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Fighting Trade Cheats Act of 2023 is a Senate bill in Congress.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects importers, companies linked to them, and U.S. businesses or workers harmed by unfair imports. Importers that commit fraud or gross negligence could face higher fines, import bans, lawsuits, and loss of importer of record status. U.S. manufacturers, workers' unions, and trade groups could get a new way to sue when customs cheating hurts them.
Why this matters: Customs cheating can lower tax payments and make it harder for U.S. businesses to compete. This bill would make that cheating riskier and more expensive. It could also bring more cases because harmed private groups would not have to rely only on government enforcement. The final impact would depend on how often private lawsuits are filed, how courts read the new rules, and how broadly Customs treats companies as affiliated.
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Officially: Fighting Trade Cheats Act of 2023
Companies that cheat on U.S. import rules could face much bigger fines and lose the right to import goods for years. Harmed U.S. businesses, worker unions, and trade groups could sue them directly in federal court.
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Sitting in Senate Committee
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Introduced
Introduced in Senate
Senate Committee
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Passed Senate
Approved by Senate
House Review
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Passed Both Chambers
Approved by both House and Senate
Signed into Law
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This page gives you an opportunity to support, oppose, or ask for changes to Fighting Trade Cheats Act of 2023, then contact the elected officials who can act. Modern Action drafts the message from your position and the reasons you select.
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