Economy Directives
Improving Oversight of Federal Grantmaking
President Trump issued an executive order to improve oversight of federal grantmaking.
The order addresses concerns about misuse of taxpayer money by focusing on alignment of grants with national interests and improved agency accountability.
Specific actions include implementing rigorous review processes for funding opportunity announcements and discretionary grants, revising the Uniform Guidance to streamline application requirements and limit administrative costs, and providing for termination of grants not aligned with national interests.
This aims to prevent the funding of projects that promote certain ideologies, compromise public safety or waste taxpayer resources.
Addressing Threats to The United States by the Government of the Russian Federation
This presidential order addresses the ongoing national security threat from Russia's actions in Ukraine by imposing a 25 percent ad valorem duty on imports from India due to its indirect involvement in importing Russian oil.
The order cites evidence of Russia's continued harmful activities and establishes a framework for monitoring, amending these tariffs based on further information, including the potential for modification should India or Russia take mitigating steps.
Several cabinet members are given key roles for implementation and enforcement.
Amendment to Duties to Address the Flow of Illicit Drugs Across Our Northern Border
President Trump issued an executive order increasing tariffs on certain Canadian products from 25% to 35%.
This action, justified by Canada's perceived inaction on combating the flow of illicit drugs across their shared border and its retaliatory measures, aims to pressure the Canadian government into enhanced cooperation.
The order also introduces additional penalties for transshipment to circumvent the tariffs, mandates ongoing monitoring of the situation, and outlines provisions for further action if needed.
Further Modifying the Reciprocal Tariff Rates
President Donald J. Trump issued an order further modifying reciprocal tariff rates, adjusting duties on goods from various countries and territories.
The action builds upon Executive Order 14257, addressing the national security and economic threats stemming from large and persistent U.S. goods trade deficits.
The order modifies the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States(HTSUS), with adjustments based on progress in trade negotiations and security agreements with certain partners.
Specific tariff rates are provided in Annex I, with Annex II detailing further HTSUS modifications.
The order tasks multiple agencies with implementation, establishes penalties for transshipment to evade duties, and includes monitoring mechanisms to review the effectiveness of these actions and inform future presidential decisions.
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.
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.