In the U.S., per an executive order (EO) issued by President Donald Trump, FCPA enforcement is on “pause” while AG Pam Bondi reviews current cases and guidance. Though the language in the EO indicates that companies can relax compliance programs designed to prevent bribery and corruption, experts in the field who spoke with the Anti-Corruption Report both on and off the record advised otherwise. The first article in this two-part series explored the possibly dim future for anti-corruption enforcement in the U.S. This second article discusses the significant risks that companies still face and why they should remain vigilant. See “2024 in Review: International Cooperation Continues to Drive ABAC Enforcement” (Dec. 18, 2024).