US: Donald Trump loosens the reins on corruption, in the name of the country's 'economic competitiveness'
- Posted on February 12, 2025
- By Le Monde
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US: Donald Trump loosens the reins on corruption, in the name of the country's 'economic competitiveness'
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On Wednesday, February 5, the president issued an executive order suspending prosecutions under the Anti-Corruption Act. In 2024, US authorities filed some 30 lawsuits against companies that had paid intermediaries to win contracts.