Wiktionary
cut red tape
vb. (context US idiomatic English) To reduce bureaucracy.
Usage examples of "cut red tape".
All Barney's persuasive powers were needed to induce the Inspector to cut red tape and enter another county but, by promising to take the responsibility if there was any trouble, he succeeded.
It covers every kind of means to cut red tape and dodge blue laws and save unnecessary expense or trouble.
Spartacus recorded a series of demonstration and instructional tapes, while Louie used his family's contacts and influence to cut red tape for the necessary licenses and business permits.