Does one who is compelled to pay money to customs out of fear that their goods will be prevented from entering continue in their work?

The questioner:
May Allah reward you. This questioner is asking, regarding the first question, about the one who goes to a European country and brings in goods and is compelled to give, meaning, the amount in order to release his merchandise. Does he continue in this trade or does he not continue in it?

The Shaykh:
We answered this first question. We said: If he is compelled to do this in order to save his money so that it is not confiscated, it is permissible for him to pay the tax in order to save his money.

The questioner:
And he asks: Is it permissible to continue in this trade?

The Shaykh:
Yes, he does not abandon the trade. The Muslim does not abandon seeking a livelihood, nor does he abandon trade because of taxes. Rather, he seeks a livelihood and trades. And if he is compelled to pay the tax, he pays it to save his money. He does not abandon the trade.