According to press reports, President Trump signed an executive order mandating a comprehensive review of customs

According to press reports, President Trump signed an executive order mandating a comprehensive review of customs enforcement, increasing scrutiny on importers and requiring stricter compliance standards. At the same time, customs chiefs from South Korea and the United States agreed to strengthen cooperation to combat tariff evasion, origin fraud, and drug trafficking, as reported by The Korea Times. The outlet notes that origin fraud in Korea reached 949.4 billion won (a 1,695% year-over-year increase). As of now, the official text of the executive order or a White House statement has not been released, so these data should be considered preliminary.

These measures fall within a context of global trade tensions and rising tariffs. The executive order aims to close gaps in customs controls, while Korea-U.S. cooperation targets false origin declarations and undervaluation. Although WCO regulations are not directly binding, a U.S. crackdown could have indirect effects on global supply chains, especially if risk data sharing between customs authorities is confirmed.