Eversheds Sutherland's Economic & Trade Policy coverage offers a detailed analysis of the administration’s approach to the US economy through tariff policies, trade enforcement and regulatory adjustments. We track key developments related to executive orders impacting import tariffs, export controls and broader economic sanction.
- Strengthening Actions Taken to Adjust Imports of Aluminum, Steel, and Copper into the United States: Strengthens Section 232 trade measures by applying higher, full‑value tariffs—generally 50 percent or 25 percent—on imported aluminum, steel, copper, and their derivatives. (4/2)
- Establishing the Task Force to Eliminate Fraud: Establishes a White House–led interagency task force to strengthen oversight, eligibility verification, data sharing, and enforcement to prevent fraud, waste, and abuse. (3/16)
- Ensuring Truthful Advertising of Products Claiming to be Made in America: Directs the Federal Trade Commission and other agencies to aggressively enforce and strengthen rules ensuring that "Made in America" claims are truthful and verifiable. (3/13)
- Promoting Access to Mortgage Credit: Directs federal financial regulators to reduce regulatory burdens and modernize rules affecting mortgage origination, servicing, capital, appraisals, and digital processes. (3/13)
- Ratepayer Protection Pledge Proclamation: Establishes a national policy requiring U.S. hyperscalers and AI companies to fully fund the electricity generation and infrastructure needed for data centers so that rising AI-related power demand does not increase household electricity costs, while strengthening domestic innovation, grid reliability, and community investment. (3/4)
- Ending Certain Tariff Actions: Terminates and directs agencies to stop collecting certain additional tariffs imposed under prior national-emergency authorities. (2/20)
- Continuing the Suspension of Duty-Free de minimis Treatment for All Countries: Continues the suspension of the duty‑free de minimis exemption for imports from all countries. (2/20)
- Imposing a Temporary Import Surcharge to Address Fundamental International Payments Problems: Imposes a temporary 10% ad valorem import surcharge for up to 150 days beginning February 24, 2026. (2/20)
- Promoting the National Defense by Ensuring an Adequate Supply of Elemental Phosphorus and Glyphosate-Based Herbicides: Declares elemental phosphorus and glyphosate‑based herbicides critical to U.S. national defense and food security and uses Defense Production Act authorities to prioritize and protect their domestic production by delegating allocation and contracting powers to the Secretary of Agriculture. (2/18)
- Unleashing American Commercial Fishing in the Atlantic: Revokes the ban on commercial fishing in the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument. (2/6)
- Ensuring Affordable Beef for the American Consumer: Temporarily increases the tariff-rate quota for imports of lean beef trimmings—allocating an additional 80,000 metric tons to Argentina—to boost ground beef supply. (2/6)
- Stopping Wall Street from Competing with Main Street Homebuyers: Directs federal agencies to restrict large institutional investors from purchasing single-family homes. (1/20)
- Adjusting Imports of Semiconductors, Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment, and Their Derivative Products into the United States: The United States, citing national security risks from heavy reliance on imported semiconductors and related equipment, is immediately imposing a 25% tariff on certain advanced chips. (1/14)
- Safeguarding Venezuelan Oil Revenue for the Good of the American and Venezuelan People: Declares a national emergency and prohibits any judicial process against Venezuelan government oil funds held in U.S. Treasury accounts. (1/9)
- Withdrawing the United States from International Organizations, Conventions, and Treaties that Are Contrary to the Interests of the United States: Directs all U.S. executive departments and agencies to immediately withdraw from and end support for a long list of international organizations, conventions, and treaties. (1/7)
- Amendments to Adjusting Imports of Timber, Lumber, and Their Derivative Products into the United States: Amended previous actions to delay increased tariffs on certain imported wood products by one year. (12/31)
- To Implement the United States-Israel Agreement on Trade in Agricultural Products and for Other Purposes: Makes modifications to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to implement and extend duty-free access for specified Israeli agricultural products through December 31, 2026, along with technical corrections to trade agreements with Israel, Singapore, Korea, and other partners. (12/29)
- Protecting American Investors from Foreign-Owned and Politically Motivated Proxy Advisors: Increase oversight of foreign-owned proxy advisory firms to better protect American investors. (12/11)
- Addressing Security Risks from Price Fixing and Anti-Competitive Behavior in the Food Supply Chain: The government will determine whether anti-competitive behavior, especially by foreign-controlled companies, increases the cost of living for Americans. (12/6)
- Modifying the Scope of Tariffs on the Government of Brazil: Modified the scope of tariffs imposed on Brazil by exempting certain agricultural products from the additional 40% duty. (11/20/25)
- Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Solidifies Economic and Defense Partnership with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: The U.S. and Saudi Arabia finalized landmark agreements to deepen U.S.-Saudi economic and defense ties, including nearly $1 trillion in Saudi investment in the U.S. (11/18/25)
- Modifying the Scope of the Reciprocal Tariff with Respect to Certain Agricultural Products: Modifies the scope of the reciprocal tariff by exempting certain agricultural products from additional duties. (11/14/25)
- Modifying Reciprocal Tariff Rates Consistent with the Economic and Trade Arrangement Between the United States and the People’s Republic of China: The United States is continuing the suspension of heightened reciprocal tariffs on Chinese imports until November 10, 2026, as part of a new economic and trade arrangement. (11/4/25)
- Modifying Duties Addressing the Synthetic Opioid Supply Chain in the People’s Republic of China: Trump is reducing additional tariffs on certain Chinese goods from 20% to 10% effective November 10, 2025, in response to China’s commitment to take significant measures to curb the flow of synthetic opioids. (11/4/25)
- Regulatory Relief for Certain Stationary Sources to Promote American Mineral Security: Proclamation granting a two-year exemption from new EPA emissions standards for certain domestic copper smelters. (10/24/25)
- Adjusting Imports of Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicles, Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicle Parts, and Buses into the United States: Proclamation imposing new tariffs on imports of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, their parts, and buses to protect U.S. national security by strengthening domestic manufacturing. (10/17/25)
- National Manufacturing Day, 2025: President Trump proclaims October 3, 2025, as National Manufacturing Day, celebrating American manufacturing achievements. (10/7/25)
- Adjusting Imports of Timber, Lumber and Their Derivative Products into the United States: Imposes new tariffs on imported timber, lumber, and related wood products to protect U.S. national security by strengthening domestic industry, reducing foreign dependence, and addressing unfair trade practices. (9/29/25)
- Saving TikTok While Protecting National Security: The U.S. government has approved a plan for TikTok’s U.S. operations to be divested into a new, majority American-owned joint venture, resolving national security concerns. (9/25/25)
- The Gold Card: An alien who donates $1 million personally or $2 million through a corporation to the Department of Commerce may qualify for an expedited immigrant visa under the newly established “Gold Card” program, subject to legal, public safety, and national security considerations. (9/19/25)
- Memorandum of Understanding Between the Government of The United States of America and the Government of The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Regarding the Technology Prosperity Deal: Establishes a bilateral framework to accelerate joint innovation in strategic technologies—particularly artificial intelligence, quantum computing, fusion energy, and biotechnology—through shared infrastructure, research funding, and coordinated policy between the US and UK. (9/18/25)
- Establishing an Emergency Board to Investigate Disputes Between the Long Island Rail Road Company and Certain of its Employees Represented by Certain Labor Organizations: Establishes an emergency board under the Railway Labor Act to investigate unresolved labor disputes between the Long Island Rail Road Company and several employees, represented by unions, at the request of the parties. The 3-person board shall report to the President within 30 days, during which time employment conditions shall be maintained unless otherwise agreed between the parties, in accordance with the RLA. The board shall terminate upon submission of the report. (9/16/25)
- Further Extending the TikTok Enforcement Delay: Further extends the enforcement delay of Executive Order 14166 of January 20, 2025 (Application of Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act to TikTok) December 16, 2025, shielding entities from penalties for noncompliance during the extended period and reinforcing the Attorney General’s exclusive authority over enforcement. (9/16/25)
- Modifying The Scope of Reciprocal Tariffs and Establishing Procedures for Implementing Trade and Security Agreements: Expands the authority of the US government to adjust reciprocal tariffs and implement trade and security agreements in response to persistent trade deficits and non-reciprocal trade practices that pose a threat to national security. (9/5/25)
- Strengthening Efforts to Protect US Nationals from Wrongful Detention Abroad: Empowers the federal government to designate foreign governments as State Sponsors of Wrongful Detention and impose sanctions or other diplomatic measures to deter and respond to the coercive detention of US nationals abroad. (9/5/25)
- Implementing The United States–Japan Agreement: Establishes a reciprocal tariff framework with Japan to reduce the US trade deficit and strengthen national security by enhancing market access for American producers across key sectors including agriculture, manufacturing, aerospace, and energy. Under the Agreement, the US will apply a baseline 15 percent tariff on nearly all Japanese imports entering the United States, alongside separate sector-specific treatment for automobiles and automobile parts; aerospace products; generic pharmaceuticals; and natural resources that are not naturally available or produced in the United States. (9/4/25)
- Revocation of Executive Order on Competition: Revokes Executive Order 14036 (Promoting Competition in the American Economy) reversing the Biden-era directive aimed at promoting competition across sectors of the US economy. The Executive Order, while brief, may signal a shift toward more focus on market-driven outcomes. (8/13/25)
- Ensuring American Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Resilience by Filling the Strategic Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients Reserve: Directs federal agencies to fill and operationalize the Strategic Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients Reserve (SAPIR) with a six-month supply of critical drug components, prioritizing domestic production to strengthen the resilience of the US pharmaceutical supply chain. (8/13/25)
- Further Modifying Reciprocal Tariff Rates to Reflect Ongoing Discussions with The People's Republic of China: Extends the suspension of tariff rates against the People’s Republic of China as originally issued in Executive Order 14298 (Modifying Reciprocal Tariff Rates to Reflect Discussions With the People’s Republic of China) until November 10, 2025, reflecting ongoing negotiations with the PRC and its willingness to remedy non-reciprocal trade arrangements and address the concerns of the US relating to economic and national security matters. (8/11/25)
- Democratizing Access to Alternative Assets for 401(K) Investors: Expands investment options for 401(k) participants by directing federal agencies to revise regulations and guidance that restrict access to alternative assets—such as private equity, real estate, and digital assets—thereby promoting diversified, higher-yield retirement portfolios. (8/7/25)
- Guaranteeing Fair Banking for All Americans: Prohibits financial institutions and federal regulators from denying banking services based on political or religious beliefs or lawful business activities, mandating objective, risk-based decision-making and enforcement against politicized or unlawful debanking practices. (8/7/25)
- Addressing Threats to The United States by the Government of the Russian Federation: Imposes an additional tariff of 25% on imports from India starting on Aug. 27 in response to its direct or indirect importation of Russian oil, aiming to counteract Russia’s aggression in Ukraine and deter global economic support for the Russian Federation. (8/6/25)
- Amendment to Duties to Address the Flow of Illicit Drugs Across Our Northern Border: Amends Executive Order 14193 (Imposing Duties To Address the Flow of Illicit Drugs Across Our Northern Border) to increase the ad valorem rate of duty on eligible Canadian imports from 25% to 35% in response to what the administration deems inadequate Canadian cooperation in curbing fentanyl trafficking and retaliatory trade actions. (7/31/25)
- Further Modifying the Reciprocal Tariff Rates: Modifies previously imposed reciprocal tariff rates outlined in Executive Order 14257 (Regulating Imports With a Reciprocal Tariff To Rectify Trade Practices That Contribute to Large and Persistent Annual United States Goods Trade Deficits) by introducing new ad valorem duties, starting Aug. 7, 2025, on imports from certain trading partners that have failed to align with US trade and national security objectives, reinforcing the administration’s strategy to address persistent trade imbalances and protect critical domestic industries. (7/31/25)
- Suspending Duty-Free De Minimis Treatment for All Countries: Suspends duty-free de minimis treatment for all countries under 19 U.S.C. §1321, citing national security threats from the trafficking of fentanyl and other illicit drugs, and directs U.S. Customs to begin collecting duties on all low-value imports regardless of origin. (7/30/25)
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Adjusting Imports of Copper into the United States: Imposes trade restrictions on copper imports under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act, citing national security risks from foreign dominance in copper refining and the decline of U.S. domestic production critical to defense and infrastructure systems. (7/30/25)
- Addressing Threats to the United States by the Government of Brazil: Declares a national emergency and imposes sanctions, including an additional ad valorem duty rate of 40 percent on certain products from Brazil, in response to actions by the Brazilian government—including censorship demands on U.S. tech platforms and human rights violations—that threaten U.S. national security, foreign policy, and economic interests. (7/30/25)
- The United States and European Union Reach Massive Trade Deal: Establishes a historic trade agreement with the European Union that eliminates tariffs on US industrial goods, imposes new sectoral tariffs of 15% on key imports including automobiles and auto parts, and secures $600 billion in EU investment—aiming to rebalance transatlantic trade and bolster American manufacturing, exports, and national security. (7/28/25)
- Promoting the Export of the American AI Technology Stack: Establishes the American AI Exports Program to promote the global deployment of US-origin full-stack AI technologies—including hardware, models, and applications—by incentivizing industry-led consortia and aligning exports with national security and economic diplomacy goals. (7/23/25)
- President Donald J. Trump Secures Unprecedented US–Japan Strategic Trade and Investment Agreement: Establishes a bilateral trade agreement that channels $550 billion in Japanese investment into revitalizing American strategic industries—such as semiconductors, energy, and pharmaceuticals—while instituting a 15% baseline tariff on Japanese imports to rebalance trade and bolster US industrial power. (7/23/25)
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The United States and Indonesia Reach Historic Trade Deal: Enacts a bilateral trade agreement in which Indonesia will pay the US a reciprocal tariff rate of 19% as well as eliminate tariff barriers, on a preferential basis, on over 99% of US products exported to Indonesia across all sectors, including for all agricultural products, health products, seafood, information and communications technology, automotive products, and chemicals, which will create commercially meaningful market access opportunities for the full range of US exports, supporting high-quality American jobs. (7/17/25)
- Extending the Modification of the Reciprocal Tariff Rates: Extends the temporary suspension of heightened reciprocal tariffs imposed on certain US trading partners as outlined in Executive Order 14257 of April 2, 2025 (Regulating Imports with a Reciprocal Tariff to Rectify Trade Practices that Contribute to Large and Persistent Annual United States Goods Trade Deficits), until August 1, 2025. The separate the separate tariff suspension for the People’s Republic of China effectuated by Executive Order 14298 of May 12, 2025 (Modifying Reciprocal Tariff Rates to Reflect Discussions with the People’s Republic of China) remains in effect and is unaltered by this order. (7/7/25)
- Ending Market Distorting Subsidies for Unreliable, Foreign Controlled Energy Sources: Directs federal agencies to eliminate subsidies and tax incentives for wind, solar, and other renewable energy sources deemed unreliable or controlled by foreign adversaries, aiming to bolster domestic energy production and national security. (7/7/25)
- Making America Beautiful Again by Improving Our National Parks: Directs federal agencies to increase entrance and recreation fees for foreign visitors while enhancing affordability, infrastructure, and access for US residents in national parks, aiming to boost domestic enjoyment and international tourism. (7/3/25)
- Providing for the Revocation of Syria Sanctions: Revokes multiple past executive orders outlining Syria-related sanctions in recognition of political reforms under Syria’s new leadership, aiming to support regional stability while maintaining restrictions on terrorism, human rights abuses, and proliferation activities. (6/30/25)
- Presidential Permit Authorizing Steel Reef US Pipelines LLC to Operate and Maintain Pipeline Facilities at Burke County, North Dakota, at the International Boundary Between the United States and Canada: Authorizes Steel Reef US Pipelines LLC to operate and maintain existing cross-border pipeline facilities in Burke County, North Dakota, for the export of natural gas liquids to Canada, subject to compliance with all applicable US laws and regulations. (6/30/25)
- Presidential Permit Authorizing South Bow (USA) LP to Operate and Maintain Pipeline Facilities at Cavalier County, North Dakota, at the International Boundary Between the United States and Canada: Grants South Bow (USA) LP permission to operate and maintain existing pipeline facilities at the US-Canada border in Cavalier County, North Dakota, for the transport of various hydrocarbons and petroleum products. (6/30/25)
- Presidential Permit: Authorizing Junction Pipeline Company, LLC to Construct, Connect, Operate, and Maintain Pipeline Facilities at Toole County, Montana, at the International Boundary Between the United States and Canada: Grants Junction Pipeline Company permission to construct and operate cross-border pipeline facilities in Toole County, Montana, enabling the import of crude oil and petroleum products from Canada into the US under continued regulatory oversight. (6/30/25)
- National Security Presidential Memorandum/NSPM-5: Reaffirms and expands restrictions on financial transactions and travel involving Cuba, aiming to redirect economic activity away from the Cuban government and toward the Cuban people. This aims to underscore US national security and foreign policy interests by condemning human rights abuses and promoting democratic reforms, free enterprise, and internet freedom in Cuba. (6/30/25)
- Text of a Letter From the President to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President Pro Tempore of the Senate: Informs Congress that President Trump directed US forces to conduct limited precision airstrikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities on June 21, 2025, citing national security interests, collective self-defense of Israel, and compliance with international law and the War Powers Resolution. (6/23/25)
- Further Extending the TikTok Enforcement Delay: Extends the enforcement delay of Executive Order 14166 of January 20, 2025 (Application of Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act to TikTok) until September 17, 2025, shielding entities from penalties for noncompliance during the delay period as set out in Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act and reinforcing the federal government’s exclusive enforcement authority. (6/19/25)
- Implementing the General Terms of The United States of America-United Kingdom Economic Prosperity Deal: Enacts enacts a bilateral trade agreement which includes granting US exporters expanded access to UK markets, especially for especially for beef, ethanol, and certain other American agricultural exports, while establishing a quota of 100,000 UK automotive imports annually at a reduced 10% tariff rate—down from the standard 25% under Proclamation 10908. The agreement also outlines conditional tariff-rate quotas for UK steel and aluminum products at most-favored-nation (MFN) rates, contingent on compliance with US supply chain security and ownership standards, as well as sets the stage for preferential treatment of UK pharmaceutical products, pending the outcome of a Section 232 investigation and adherence to agreed regulatory benchmarks. (6/16/25)
- Regarding the Proposed Acquisition of the United States Steel Corporation by Nippon Steel Corporation: Reaffirms the prohibition of Nippon Steel's proposed acquisition of US Steel, citing unresolved national security concerns identified by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) despite a renewed review process. (6/13/25)
- Stopping Radical Environmentalism to Generate Power for the Columbia River Basin: Revokes two prior environmental-related executive directives to preserve hydroelectric infrastructure in the Columbia River Basin, prioritizing energy production, agricultural water access, and regional economic stability over fish conservation and climate change mitigation. (6/12/25)
- Presidential Permit Authorizing Green Corridors, LLC, to Construct, Maintain, and Operate a Commercial Elevated Guideway Border Crossing Near Laredo, Texas, at the International Boundary Between the United States and Mexico: Grants Green Corridors, LLC a presidential permit to construct, maintain, and operate a commercial elevated guideway and bridge connecting inland freight terminals in Mexico and the US near Laredo, Texas, subject to federal oversight and environmental compliance. (6/10/25)
- Leading The World in Supersonic Flight: Directs the FAA and other federal agencies to repeal outdated regulations banning overland supersonic flight, establish new noise-based certification standards, and coordinate national R&D efforts to reassert U.S. leadership in high-speed aviation through innovation in aerospace engineering and noise reduction technologies. (6/6/25)
- Unleashing American Drone Dominance: Directs federal agencies to accelerate the integration of drones into US airspace, streamline regulatory approvals, and expand domestic production and global export of American-made unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), with a focus on enabling routine Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations and strengthening national supply chains. (6/6/25)
- Adjusting Imports of Aluminum and Steel into the United States: Increases the ad valorem tariff on most aluminum and steel imports from 25% to 50%, effective June 4, 2025, under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act, citing national security concerns and aiming to counteract global overcapacity and unfair trade practices. (6/3/25)
- Deploying Advanced Nuclear Reactor Technologies for National Security: Directs the rapid deployment of advanced nuclear reactor technologies—including small modular reactors and microreactors—to power critical defense and national security infrastructure, reduce reliance on vulnerable grid systems, and reassert US leadership in nuclear innovation and exports. (5/23/25)
- Reinvigorating the Nuclear Industrial Base: Directs swift federal action to rebuild the US nuclear energy industrial base by expanding domestic fuel production, accelerating advanced reactor deployment, securing supply chains, and prioritizing workforce development to achieve energy independence and national security. (5/23/25)
- Delivering Most-Favored-Nation Prescription Drug Pricing to American Patients: Mandates that American patients receive prescription drugs at the lowest price offered in any economically comparable country—known as the “most-favored-nation” price—aiming to end foreign free-riding on U.S.-funded pharmaceutical innovation and reduce domestic drug costs.(5/12/25)
- Modifying Reciprocal Tariff Rates to Reflect Discussions with the People's Republic of China: Reduced US tariffs on select Chinese imports from 145% to 30% ad valorem rate of duty over a 90-day period beginning May 14, 2025, in recognition of China’s initial steps toward remedying non-reciprocal trade practices and aligning with U.S. national and economic security interests. (5/12/25)
- Addressing Certain Tariffs on Imported Articles: Addresses the imposition of certain tariffs on imported articles to protect domestic industries and ensure fair trade practices. (4/29/25)
- Amendments to Adjusting Imports of Automobiles and Automobile Parts into the United States: Amends previous presidential actions including Proclamation 10908 (Adjusting Imports of Automobiles and Automobile Parts into the United States) to adjust the imports of automobiles and automobile parts into the United States, aiming to protect domestic industries and enhance national security. (4/29/25)
- Unleashing America's Offshore Critical Minerals and Resources: Aims to accelerate the exploration, extraction, and processing of critical minerals from offshore seabed areas to enhance national security, economic independence, and technological leadership. (4/24/25)
- Unleashing American Commercial Fishing in the Pacific: Removes previous restrictions against commercial fishing for U.S.-flagged vessels within the Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument (PRIMNM), aiming to boost the economy of American Samoa and support American commercial fishermen. (4/17/25)
- Restoring American Seafood Competitiveness: Aims to strengthen the US seafood industry by reducing regulatory burdens, addressing unfair foreign trade practices and promoting domestic fishing, aquaculture, and seafood processing. (4/17/25)
- Ensuring National Security and Economic Resilience Through Section 232 Actions on Processed Critical Minerals and Derivative Products: Directs the Secretary of Commerce to investigate the national security implications of U.S. reliance on imported processed critical minerals and their derivative products, aiming to mitigate supply chain vulnerabilities and strengthen domestic production. (4/15/25)
- Clarification of Exceptions Under Executive Order 14257 of April 2, 2025, as Amended: Clarifies exceptions to the reciprocal tariffs imposed under Executive Order 14257 of April 2, 2025 (Regulating Imports With a Reciprocal Tariff to Rectify Trade Practices that Contribute to Large and Persistent Annual United States Goods Trade Deficits), specifically exempting certain semiconductor products and other electronic goods from additional ad valorem duties, including products imported from the People’s Republic of China. (4/11/25)
- Modifying Reciprocal Tariff Rates to Reflect Trading Partner Retaliation and Alignment: Modifies the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to temporarily suspend, for a period of 90 days, except with respect to the People’s Republic of China, application of the individual ad valorem duties imposed for foreign trading partners listed in Annex I to Executive Order 14257, and to instead impose on articles of all such trading partners an additional 10 percent ad valorem rate of duty. (4/9/25)
- Modernizing Defense Acquisitions and Spurring Innovation in the Defense Industrial Base: Overhauls the defense acquisition system, aiming to expedite procurement processes, encourage innovation, and enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the defense industrial base. (4/9/25)
- Restoring America's Maritime Dominance: Enhances shipbuilding capabilities, improving workforce training, and addressing unfair trade practices in an effort to revitalize America's maritime industry and strengthen national security and economic prosperity. (4/9/25)
- Reforming Foreign Defense Sales to Improve Speed and Accountability: Streamlines and enhances the transparency of foreign defense sales, aiming to improve speed, accountability, and collaboration between the U.S. government and defense industry. (4/9/25)
- Reducing Anti-Competitive Regulatory Barriers: Aims to eliminate anti-competitive regulations that hinder market entry, limit competition, and stifle innovation, aiming to revitalize the American economy. (4/9/25)
- Amendment to Reciprocal Tariffs and Updated Duties as Applied to Low-Value Imports from the People's Republic of China: Amends previous tariff policies to increase duties on low-value imports from China, raising the ad valorem rate of duty from 30% to 90%, and escalating tariffs on certain Chinese goods from 34% to 84% in response to China's retaliatory tariffs. (4/8/25)
- Reinvigorating America's Beautiful Clean Coal Industry and Amending Executive Order 14241: Amends Executive Order 14241 of March 20, 2025 (Immediate Measures to Increase American Mineral Production) designating coal as a critical mineral, removing Federal regulatory barriers that undermine coal production, encouraging the utilization of coal to meet growing domestic energy demands, increasing American coal exports, and ensuring that Federal policy does not discriminate against coal production or coal-fired electricity generation. (4/8/25)
- Extending the TikTok Enforcement Delay: Extends the enforcement delay of Executive Order 14166 of January 20, 2025 (Application of Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act to TikTok) until June 19, 2025, preventing the Department of Justice from taking any enforcement actions or imposing penalties against TikTok during this period. (4/8/25)
- Review of Proposed United States Steel Corporation Acquisition: Directs the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) to conduct a review of the proposed acquisition of United States Steel Corporation by Nippon Steel Corporation to assess potential national security risks. (4/7/25)
- Further Amendment to Duties Addressing the Synthetic Opioid Supply Chain in the People's Republic of China as Applied to Low-Value Imports: Amends previous executive orders to impose additional duties on low-value imports from the People's Republic of China (PRC) and Hong Kong, aiming to curb the influx of synthetic opioids into the United States. Effective May 2, 2025, duty-free de minimis treatment for such imports is eliminated, requiring all applicable duties to be paid. (4/3/25)
- Regulating Imports with a Reciprocal Tariff to Rectify Trade Practices That Contribute to Large and Persistent Annual United States Goods Trade Deficits: Imposes reciprocal tariffs on most imports from trading partners starting April 9, 2025 to address practices that contribute to large and persistent annual U.S. goods trade deficits, aiming to protect national security and the economy. It declares a national emergency due to the threat posed by non-reciprocal trade practices and structural imbalances in the global trading system. (4/3/25)
- Establishing the United States Investment Accelerator: Seeks to establish an office named the United States Investment Accelerator within the Department of Commerce in order to streamline regulatory processes and reduce barriers to facilitate and accelerate investments above $1 billion in the United States, enhancing economic prosperity through substantial domestic and foreign investments. (3/31/25)
- Combating Unfair Practices in the Live Entertainment Market: Aims to address and prevent unfair, deceptive, and anti-competitive practices in the live concert and entertainment industry, ensuring price transparency and enforcing competition laws to protect artists and fans. (3/31/25)
- Adjusting Imports of Automobiles and Automobile Parts into the United States: Imposes a 25% tariff on both finished cars and car parts that are imported into the United States starting April 3, 2025 in an effort to protect national security and support the domestic automotive industry. (3/26/25)
- Imposing Tariffs on Countries Importing Venezuelan Oil: Imposes a 25% tariff on all goods imported into the United States from any country that imports Venezuelan oil, effective on or after April 2, 2025 in response to actions and policies of the regime of Nicolás Maduro posing an unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security and foreign policy of the United States, particularly as it relates to the activities of Tren de Aragua. (3/24/25)
- Immediate Measures to Increase American Mineral Production: Aims to boost American mineral production, streamline permitting processes, and enhance national security by reducing reliance on foreign minerals. (3/20/25)
- Additional Recissions of Harmful Executive Orders and Actions: Revokes an additional 18 executive actions from the Biden administration not covered in Executive Order 14148 of January 20, 2025 (Initial Rescissions of Harmful Executive Orders and Actions), to restore common sense to the federal government and unleash the potential of American citizens. (3/14/25)
- Establishing The White House Task Force on the FIFA World Cup 2026: Establishes the White House Task Force on the FIFA World Cup 2026 to coordinate federal efforts in preparation for hosting the event, aiming to promote economic growth and tourism through sport. (3/7/25)
- Amendment to Duties to Address the Flow of Illicit Drugs Across Our Northern Border: Amends tariffs on Canadian goods to exempt certain imports and reduce the duty on potash, aiming to prevent disruptions in the automotive manufacturing industry. (3/6/25)
- Amendment to Duties to Address the Flow of Illicit Drugs Across Our Southern Border: Amends tariffs on Mexican goods to exempt certain imports and reduce the duty on potash, aiming to prevent disruptions in the automotive manufacturing industry. (3/6/25)
- Further Amendment to Duties Addressing the Synthetic Opioid Supply Chain in the People's Republic of China: Amends section 2(a) of Executive Order 14195, increasing the ad valorem duty rate on goods imported from the People's Republic of China from 10 percent to 20 percent, resulting in a total duty of 45 percent. (3/3/25)
- Amendment to Duties to Address the Situation at our Southern Border: Amends previous orders to remove duty-free de minimis treatment for certain covered articles upon notification by the Secretary of Commerce that systems are in place to process and collect tariff revenue. (3/1/25)
- Amendment to Duties to Address the Flow of Illicit Drugs across our Northern Border: Amends previous orders to remove duty-free de minimis treatment for certain covered articles upon notification by the Secretary of Commerce that systems are in place to process and collect tariff revenue. (3/1/25)
- Addressing the Threat to National Security from Imports of Timber, Lumber: Directs the Secretary of Commerce to investigate the national security impact of timber, lumber, and derivative product imports, and to recommend actions such as tariffs, export controls, or incentives to boost domestic production and strengthen the supply chain. (3/1/25)
- Addressing the Threat to National Security from Imports of Copper: Directs the Secretary of Commerce to investigate the national security implications of copper imports and recommend measures, including tariffs or quotas, to mitigate any identified threats. (2/25/25)
- Defending American Companies and Innovators From Overseas Extortion and Unfair Fines and Penalties: Directs the United States Trade Representative, in consultation with the Secretary of the Treasury and the Secretary of Commerce, to investigate and counteract foreign digital services taxes and regulatory practices that discriminate against or disproportionately affect American companies, particularly in the digital economy. (2/21/25)
- America First Investment Policy: Reconfirms the United States’ longstanding commitment to open investment to encourage domestic development of key advanced technologies, and takes steps to streamline investments by trusted allies and partners (including establishing a fast-track process); and directs federal departments and agencies to consider new and expanded restrictions on inbound and outbound investment involving adversary nations, particularly China. (2/21/25)
- Establishing the National Energy Dominance Council: Advises on strategies for achieving energy dominance by enhancing permitting, production, generation, distribution, regulation, and transportation of American energy resources. (2/14/25)
- Reciprocal Trade and Tariffs: Aims to reduce the US trade deficit by implementing reciprocal tariffs and addressing unfair trade practices by foreign trading partners. (2/13/25)
- "Department of Government Efficiency" Workforce Optimization Initiative: Mandates a reduction in the federal workforce through efficiency improvements and attrition, requiring agencies to hire no more than one employee for every four that depart. (2/11/25)
- Adjusting Imports of Aluminum into The United States: Increases tariffs on aluminum imports to 25% ad valorem, eliminating previous exemptions and quotas, to protect national security. (2/11/25)
- Pausing Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Enforcement to Further American Economic and National Security: Initiates the review and potential revision of current Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) investigations and enforcement guidelines for a period of 180 days. During this time, there will be no initiation of new FCPA investigations and enforcement actions and calls for the Attorney General to review existing cases as well as issue new FCPA guidance and policies as appropriate. (2/10/25)
- Adjusting Imports of Steel into the United States: Imposes a 25% tariff on steel imports from most major foreign trade partners to protect national security and support the domestic steel industry. (2/10/25)
- Protecting Second Amendment Rights: Directs the Attorney General to review and propose actions to ensure that all federal regulations and policies from January 2021 to January 2025 do not infringe upon the Second Amendment rights of American citizens. (2/7/25)
- National Security Presidential Memorandum/NSPM-2: Establishes US policy to deny Iran nuclear weapons and intercontinental ballistic missiles, to neutralize Iran’s network and campaign of regional aggression, deny IRGC and its surrogates access to the resources that sustain its destabilizing activities and counter Iran’s aggressive development of missiles and other asymmetric and conventional weapons capabilities. (2/4/25)
- A Plan for Establishing a United States Sovereign Wealth Fund: Directs the Secretary of the Treasury, the Secretary of Commerce and the Assistant to the President for Economic Policy to deliver a plan within 90 days for establishing a United States Sovereign Wealth Fund aimed at promoting fiscal sustainability, reducing tax burdens, ensuring long-term economic security, and enhancing US economic and strategic leadership internationally. (2/3/25)
- Progress on the Situation at Our Northern Border: Addresses ongoing negotiations with Canada by pausing the implementation of additional tariffs on Canadian goods until March 4, 2025 to assess the effectiveness of Canada's proposed measures against illegal migration and drug trafficking. (2/3/25)
- Progress on the Situation at Our Southern Border: Addresses ongoing negotiations with Mexico by pausing the implementation of additional tariffs on Mexican goods until March 4, 2025 to assess the effectiveness of Mexico's efforts in combatting illegal migration and drug trafficking. (2/3/25)
- Imposing Duties to Address the Flow of Illicit Drugs Across Our Northern Border: Imposes a 25% ad valorem rate of duty on imports and a 10% ad valorem rate of duty on energy and energy resources from Canada starting Feb. 4, 2025 to combat the flow of illicit drugs, particularly synthetic opioids, by targeting the supply chains and holding Canada accountable for its role in the production and distribution of these substances. (2/1/25)
- Imposing Duties to Address the Synthetic Opioid Supply Chain in the People's Republic of China: Imposes a 10% ad valorem rate of duty on imports from China starting Feb. 4, 2025 to combat the synthetic opioid crisis by targeting the supply chain of fentanyl and related chemicals, holding China accountable for its role in the production and distribution of these substances. (2/1/25)
- Imposing Duties to Address the Situation at Our Southern Border: Imposes a 25% ad valorem rate of duty on goods imported from Mexico starting Feb. 4. 2025 to address the national emergency at the southern border, aiming to curb illegal immigration and the influx of illicit drugs by holding Mexico accountable for its role in these issues. (2/1/25)
- Expanding Educational Freedom and Opportunity for Families: Aims to expand educational freedom and opportunities for families by increasing access to various educational options, including charter schools, private schools, and homeschooling, including for low-income working families and families of military personnel. (1/29/25)
- The Organization for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD) Global Tax Deal: Rejects US commitments to the OECD Global Tax Deal without Congressional approval. (1/20/25)
- Temporary Withdrawal of All Areas of the Outer Continental Shelf From Offshore Wind Leasing: Pauses new wind leasing and reviews existing leases. (1/20/25)
- Unleashing Alaska’s Extraordinary Resource Potential: Directs agencies to rescind restrictions and expedite permitting and infrastructure projects in Alaska. (1/20/25)
- Unleashing American Energy: Encourages energy exploration on federal lands, revises climate-related policies, and directs agencies to revise regulations. (1/20/25)
- America First Trade Policy: Mandates reports on trade issues and national security considerations. (1/20/25)
- Initial Rescissions of Harmful Executive Orders and Actions: Revokes 78 previous policies related to racial equity, COVID-19, environmental protection, and anti-discrimination measures, aiming to adjust these areas in line with the current administration's priorities.(1/20/25)
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