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Trump freezes U.S. law banning bribery of foreign officials

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President Trump signs executive order freezing enforcement of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act .

He can't overturn the law, but as head of the executive branch he can change the way it is enforced.

Critics say the law unfairly hobbles U.S. companies, giving an advantage to foreign players.

President Trump said the FCPA is being enforced in "excessive, unpredictable" ways.

He also said the law was "draining resources" from law enforcement and harming U.S. national interests.

40 countries adopted anti-bribery laws based on FCPA , including the ability to prosecute foreign companies.

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