Summary
- The Department of Justice has filed a civil action against Ecosolargy executive Paul Bakhoum for allegedly evading U.S. tariffs on imported Chinese solar panels.
- Bakhoum is accused of making false statements to customs officials between 2014 and 2018 in order to avoid paying tariffs.
- The DOJ seeks to recover $300,000 in lost revenue and close to $800,000 in civil penalties from Bakhoum.
- The case is part of the administration’s efforts to enforce new trade rules aimed at combating trade fraud and unfair practices.