Tariff Cases Under the False Claims Act: What Importers and FCA Attorneys Should Know 2025
Trade law tripwires
On April 2, 2025, President Trump issued an executive order1 imposing reciprocal tariffs on virtually all U.S. trading partners, raising tariff rates to levels not seen in over a century. Just a week later, those tariffs were temporarily paused for all but China, resulting in global uncertainty concerning trade, inflation, and compliance.
FCA risks on the rise
As the tariff framework expands, so does the potential for whistleblower-driven enforcement under the False Claims Act (FCA). Whether they’re corporate insiders or competitors, whistleblowers now have increased incentive to allege trade law violations (and share in any recovery). FCA cases involving tariffs are already on the rise.2 But how exactly does the tariff system open the door to liability under the FCA?
Trade law tripwires
On April 2, 2025, President Trump issued an executive order1 imposing reciprocal tariffs on virtually all U.S. trading partners, raising tariff rates to levels not seen in over a century. Just a week later, those tariffs were temporarily paused for all but China, resulting in global uncertainty concerning trade, inflation, and compliance.
FCA risks on the rise
As the tariff framework expands, so does the potential for whistleblower-driven enforcement under the False Claims Act (FCA). Whether they’re corporate insiders or competitors, whistleblowers now have increased incentive to allege trade law violations (and share in any recovery). FCA cases involving tariffs are already on the rise.2 But how exactly does the tariff system open the door to liability under the FCA?
At Tariff Cases Under the False Claims Act: What Importers and FCA Attorneys Should Know, Robert Romashko will explain:
- How the tariff system operates and why it matters
- The role of whistleblowers in triggering FCA investigations
- The different forms FCA liability can take in the trade context
- Real-world examples of tariff-related FCA claims
- Key recent developments in case law
You’ll learn the core elements needed to defend against an FCA claim and identify potential risks and costs associated with litigation.
Your strategy starts here
Stay ahead of the curve in an evolving enforcement environment. Tariff Cases Under the False Claims Act: What Importers and FCA Attorneys Should Know will help you navigate one of the fastest-emerging risks in trade law.
Product details
- Gain a clear understanding of how the current tariff system functions and impacts importers
- Identify red flags that could trigger FCA investigations related to trade compliance
- Learn about the different types of FCA violations specific to customs and tariff reporting
- Understand the legal and financial consequences of FCA litigation for importers and their partners
- Adopt practical strategies for advising clients on minimizing FCA exposure
- Explore recent and emerging FCA cases tied to tariff enforcement
- Trade lawyers
- White collar lawyers
- Business and corporate lawyers
- Government lawyers
- International law practitioners