Economy Directives
The Gold Card
President Trump signed an executive order establishing the "Gold Card" program, a new immigration initiative. This program allows individuals or corporations to sponsor an immigrant visa for a beneficiary in exchange for a large financial contribution to the Department of Commerce.
The funds will be used to support commerce and American industry.
The order emphasizes reversing previous immigration policies deemed detrimental to national interests and aims to attract wealthy individuals who can benefit the U.S. financially.
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
The US and UK governments signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enhance cooperation on strategic science and technology.
The MOU focuses on accelerating AI innovation, unleashing civil nuclear energy, securing quantum advantage, and establishing foundations for frontier innovation.
It envisions joint research programs, streamlined regulatory processes, and the establishment of a ministerial-level working group to monitor progress and guide future collaborations.
The agreement emphasizes the importance of shared values and coordinated policy approaches to achieve common objectives.
Memorandum for the Secretary of Health and Human Services the Commissioner of Food and Drugs
This presidential memorandum addresses concerns about misleading direct-to-consumer prescription drug advertisements.
The memorandum directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Commissioner of Food and Drugs to enhance transparency and accuracy in such advertising by increasing the amount of risk information provided and by rigorously enforcing existing regulations.
The goal is to ensure that consumers receive fair, balanced, and complete information to make informed healthcare decisions.
Modifying The Scope of Reciprocal Tariffs and Establishing Procedures for Implementing Trade and Security Agreements
This Presidential Action modifies existing reciprocal tariffs and outlines procedures for implementing future trade and security agreements.
It updates Annex II of Executive Order 14257 to adjust import duties, citing concerns about large and persistent U.S. goods trade deficits as a threat to national security.
The action also details how the government will manage tariff modifications resulting from framework and final agreements with trading partners, emphasizing a balance between national interests and the need to address the economic and national security challenges posed by trade imbalances.
The Commerce and Trade Representative departments are given implementation authority.
Implementing The United States–Japan Agreement
This Presidential order implements a framework agreement with Japan, aiming to create a more balanced and reciprocal trade relationship.
It establishes a 15% baseline tariff on most Japanese imports, but provides exceptions for certain goods like generic pharmaceuticals and natural resources unavailable in the US. Japan, in return, commits to significantly increased purchases of US agricultural products and a substantial $550 billion investment in the American economy, targeted by the US Government.
The order also modifies or eliminates previous tariffs on aerospace products and automobiles in light of the new agreement, with specific agencies tasked to oversee the implementation and monitor progress.
This aims to enhance national security and increase economic growth.
Making Federal Architecture Beautiful Again
This Presidential order establishes a preference for classical and traditional architecture in the design of Federal buildings costing over $50 million.
It cites the Founding Fathers' preference for classical designs and criticizes the modernist and Brutalist styles prevalent since the 1960s.
The order directs the General Services Administration (GSA) to update its policies, build expertise in classical architectural design, and create a new senior advisor position focused on classical architecture.
Exceptions to the preferred style will require 30-day prior notification to the President.
The order seeks to uplift and beautify public spaces while reflecting the dignity and stability of the American government.
President Donald J. Trump's Labor Day 2025 proclamation pays tribute to the American worker's historical contributions and the administration's efforts to prioritize them.
The proclamation celebrates the workforce as the foundation of the American economy and emphasizes the administration's commitment to restoring the dignity of labor by bringing jobs back to America, boosting American manufacturing, and securing fair trade deals.
It declares September 1st, 2025, as Labor Day, calling upon citizens to observe the day with appropriate celebrations.
President Donald J. Trump issued a memorandum ordering an investigation into the potential misuse of federal grant funds for illegal lobbying and partisan political activities.
The memorandum directs the Attorney General, in consultation with relevant agencies, to investigate whether grant funds are being illegally used to support lobbying or political activity, and to report back within 180 days.
The President asserted that the misuse of funds is wasteful, potentially fraudulent and raises serious legal concerns.
The memorandum includes provisions safeguarding existing executive department and agency authority.