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Steel Companies Fined $19M for Dodging Import Duties
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Canadian steel companies Farjess Inc. and Royal Canadian Steel Inc. have agreed to pay a record-breaking $19 million settlement for misrepresenting the origin of their steel to avoid import duties. The companies falsely claimed the steel was made in North America when it actually came from countries like China, Italy, and Vietnam. The U.S. Justice Department alleges that Feroz Jessani, part-owner and president of the companies, was aware of the deception. The settlement was made possible by a whistleblower under the False Claims Act, which allows private citizens to sue on behalf of the U.S. if they discover government fraud. The U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan emphasized the importance of protecting American businesses and enforcing trade laws, especially in light of the tariffs on steel.
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