Directives Published July 2025
Presidential directives and executive orders issued by the White House in July 2025.
Summary
- 31st Jul 25 The President revoked Executive Order 13824 and amended Executive Order 13265 to reestablish the President's Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition and the Presidential Fitness Test. View
- 30th Jul 25 The President suspended duty-free *de minimis* treatment for all countries, implementing new duty rates for international postal shipments and superseding previous executive orders. View
- 30th Jul 25 The President submitted eleven nominations to the Senate for confirmation to fill various positions within the executive branch. View
- 30th Jul 25 A 50 percent tariff was imposed on semi-finished copper products and intensive copper derivatives, a process for including additional derivatives was established, and domestic sales requirements were implemented to address national security concerns related to copper imports. View
- 30th Jul 25 A national emergency was declared regarding threats from the Brazilian government, and tariffs were imposed on certain Brazilian products. View
- 25th Jul 25 A presidential proclamation was issued designating Made in America Week, from July 20 to July 26, 2025, celebrating American manufacturing and workers. View
- 25th Jul 25 A presidential proclamation declared July 20-26, 2025, as Captive Nations Week, reaffirming support for those living under totalitarian regimes worldwide and emphasizing the importance of religious freedom and self-governance. View
- 24th Jul 25 The executive order directed the development of a plan to preserve non-revenue college sports, regulate athlete compensation, and clarify the student-athlete status. View
- 24th Jul 25 Federal agencies were directed to implement measures to improve public safety relating to homelessness, including restoring civil commitment, realigning funding priorities, and increasing accountability in programs. View
- 23rd Jul 25 The President ordered the establishment of the American AI Exports Program to promote the export of full-stack American AI technology packages, mobilizing federal financing tools and coordinating a unified government strategy for AI deployment. View
- 23rd Jul 25 The President directed multiple federal agencies to expedite the permitting and construction of large-scale AI data center infrastructure projects through financial support, streamlined environmental reviews and utilization of federal lands. View
- 23rd Jul 25 The President issued an executive order requiring unbiased AI in federal procurement, prioritizing truth and accuracy over ideological agendas in large language models. View
- 18th Jul 25 A two-year exemption from new ethylene oxide emissions standards was granted to several facilities to safeguard the supply of sterile medical equipment. View
- 17th Jul 25 A presidential proclamation exempted certain coal-fired power plants from stricter emission standards for two years, citing energy security and technological limitations. View
- 17th Jul 25 A two-year exemption from certain Clean Air Act regulations was granted to specific chemical manufacturing facilities to safeguard national security and economic resilience. View
- 17th Jul 25 A two-year exemption from the Taconite Rule was granted to specific iron ore processing facilities to protect national security and economic interests. View
- 17th Jul 25 A new Schedule G was created in the excepted service for policy-making and policy-advocating positions; existing Civil Service Rules VI were amended to accommodate this change; and specific implementation procedures and restrictions were put into place within the Department of Veterans Affairs. View
- 17th Jul 25 The president sent several nominations to the Senate for various federal positions, including ambassadors, agency heads, and US attorneys. View
- 15th Jul 25 The President sent three judicial nominations to the Senate for confirmation. View
- 9th Jul 25 The president sent four nominations to the Senate for Ambassador positions in Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Kazakhstan. View
- 7th Jul 25 The President extended the suspension of tariffs on certain imported goods until August 1, 2025; modifying the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States accordingly. View
- 7th Jul 25 A policy was implemented freezing most Federal civilian hiring within the Executive Branch until October 15, 2025, with exceptions for public safety and national security positions. View
- 7th Jul 25 The President issued an order to end subsidies for unreliable, foreign-controlled energy sources, directing the Treasury and Interior Departments to implement specific actions to that end. View
- 4th Jul 25 The executive order established the President's Make America Beautiful Again Commission and directed federal agencies to improve conservation efforts, expand public land access, and reduce bureaucratic delays. View
- 3rd Jul 25 The President increased entrance fees for foreign tourists to US national parks, improved affordability for domestic visitors, and directed agencies to enhance park infrastructure and visitor access. View
- 2nd Jul 25 President Trump proclaimed July 5, 2025, as the 160th Anniversary of the United States Secret Service, honoring its agents' service and the agency's history. View
- 1st Jul 25 The President sent numerous nominations to the Senate for various federal positions. View
President’s Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition, and the Reesetablishment of the Presidential Fitness Test
President Donald J. Trump issued an executive order on July 31, 2025, revoking Executive Order 13824 (President's Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition) and amending Executive Order 13265 (President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports).
The amended order renames the council, reestablishes the Presidential Fitness Test, and outlines the council's functions, including advising the President on strategies to improve national health and fitness levels, particularly among children.
The order emphasizes collaboration across various sectors – public and private, civilian and military – to create a national culture of health and fitness.
Suspending Duty-Free De Minimis Treatment for All Countries
This Presidential action suspends duty-free de minimis treatment for all countries, except for some international postal shipments initially.
The measure aims to address national security threats posed by drug trafficking from Canada, Mexico, and China, and also to counter large and persistent imbalances in the U.S. goods trade deficit globally.
This suspension is justified under the authority of multiple acts including the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), and it is intended to strengthen related tariffs and other actions addressing these issues while requiring a new duty collection system for international postal shipments.
Nominations Sent to the Senate
The President sent eleven nominations to the Senate for confirmation.
These nominations encompass key positions across multiple executive branch departments, including US Attorneys, Assistant Secretaries of Defense and Transportation, an Assistant Attorney General, a Nuclear Regulatory Commission member, and leadership roles within the Department of Defense and the Environmental Protection Agency.
The nominees represent diverse states and bring a range of expertise to their respective roles.
Adjusting Imports of Copper into the United States
President Trump issued a proclamation imposing a 50 percent tariff on semi-finished copper products and intensive copper derivatives imported into the United States.
This action, based on a Commerce Department report, addresses concerns about threats to national security stemming from excessive reliance on foreign copper sources and unfair trade practices.
The proclamation also outlines a process for expanding the tariff to additional copper derivatives and mandates domestic sales requirements for specific copper materials.
Future reviews of the copper market are planned to determine if additional tariffs on refined copper are necessary.
Addressing Threats to The United States by the Government of Brazil
President Donald J. Trump declared a national emergency citing actions by the Brazilian government as an unusual and extraordinary threat to US national security, foreign policy, and economy.
These actions include censorship of US citizens' speech, interference with US companies, and the political persecution of former President Jair Bolsonaro.
In response, the President imposed a 40% ad valorem duty on specific Brazilian products, with exceptions listed, to address the declared emergency.
The order details monitoring and reporting requirements and allows for modifications based on circumstances or retaliatory actions from Brazil.
President Trump's proclamation designates July 20-26, 2025, as Made in America Week.
The proclamation celebrates American manufacturing and workers, highlighting the administration's efforts to boost domestic production, attract investments, and combat unfair trade practices.
It emphasizes the importance of the 'Made in the U.S.A.' label and aims to foster national pride and promote American-made goods.
Captive Nations Week, 2025
President Donald J. Trump's 2025 proclamation designates July 20-26 as Captive Nations Week.
It commemorates the 1959 establishment of the week to counter communism and affirms continued American support for those living under oppressive regimes.
The proclamation reiterates the importance of religious freedom and self-governance, highlighting ongoing government efforts to promote these values internationally.
It concludes by calling upon all Americans to participate in activities supporting the cause of liberty and justice globally.
Saving College Sports
This executive order addresses the escalating financial pressures and legal challenges facing college sports.
It aims to preserve and expand opportunities in non-revenue sports, particularly women's sports, by placing restrictions on third-party payments to athletes while simultaneously clarifying the student-athlete status and providing legal protections for collegiate athletic programs.
The order directs several federal agencies to work together to implement these policies through regulatory, enforcement, and litigation approaches.