Combating Transnational Crime: Threats to US Security and Economy
The US Senate expresses concern over the activities of transnational criminal organizations, including trade-based money laundering. These activities threaten the national security and economic interests of the United States and its allies. The resolution calls for strengthening international cooperation and developing a strategy to combat these threats, aiming to protect citizens from illicit goods, tax fraud, and drug-related violence.
Key points
Increased threat from transnational criminal organizations using trade for money laundering, impacting security and the economy.
US authorities are to assess the risk of trade-based money laundering and develop a strategy to combat it, including through international cooperation.
Strengthening trade data exchange programs with other countries to more effectively detect and combat illegal transactions.
Actions aimed at curbing the influx of illegal drugs and counterfeit products that threaten public health and safety.
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