Revocation of Executive Order on Competition

Published: Wed 13th Aug 25

President Donald J. Trump issued an order revoking Executive Order 14036, which promoted competition in the American economy.

The revocation includes general provisions specifying that the order does not diminish the authority of executive departments or agencies, must adhere to existing law and funding, and creates no legally enforceable rights.

The publication costs are assigned to the Department of Justice.

Arguments For

  • Reversal of Policy: The revocation allows for a policy shift, potentially enabling different approaches to economic competition.

  • Regulatory Flexibility: Removing the previous executive order could reduce regulatory burdens on businesses.

  • Alternative Approaches: The revocation may facilitate the implementation of alternative policies aimed at promoting competition, potentially better suited to the current economic climate or priorities.

  • Presidential Authority: The action asserts the President's authority to revise or undo previous executive actions, reflecting the flexibility inherent in executive orders.

Arguments Against

  • Policy Instability: Frequent reversals of executive orders can create uncertainty and instability for businesses and investors.

  • Loss of Benefits: The revocation could result in the loss of potential benefits associated with the original executive order, such as increased competition or consumer protections.

  • Lack of Transparency: The absence of clear alternative policy mechanisms could lead to a lack of transparency and accountability in achieving the stated goal for economic competition.

  • Potential for Negative Economic Impacts: The removal of measures aimed at promoting competition might have unforeseen negative effects on the economy, such as reduced innovation or increased market concentration.

Presidential Actions

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered:

  1. Revocation. Executive Order 14036 of July 9, 2021 (Promoting Competition in the American Economy), is hereby revoked.
  1. General Provisions. (a) Nothing in this order shall be construed to impair or otherwise affect: (i) the authority granted by law to an executive department or agency, or the head thereof; or (ii) the functions of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget relating to budgetary, administrative, or legislative proposals. (b) This order shall be implemented consistent with applicable law and subject to the availability of appropriations. (c) This order is not intended to, and does not, create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person. (d) The costs for publication of this order shall be borne by the Department of Justice.

DONALD J. TRUMP

THE WHITE HOUSE, August 13, 2025.

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