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.

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 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.

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.

This Presidential order establishes the American AI Exports Program, a coordinated national effort to promote the global deployment of US-origin AI technologies.

The program will support the development and export of full-stack AI packages, encompassing hardware, software, models, and applications.

It leverages Federal financing tools to incentivize industry-led consortia and promote the export of American AI technologies and standards, aiming to preserve US leadership in the field while strengthening global partnerships.

President Biden submitted a series of nominations to the Senate for key positions within various federal agencies.

These nominations include ambassadors to international organizations, United States Attorneys, agency leadership roles such as Chief Agricultural Negotiator and CFO of the Department of Agriculture, members of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, and the National Labor Relations Board, and the Inspector General of the Department of Agriculture.

The nominees represent diverse states and bring a range of experience to their respective positions.

President Biden submitted four nominations to the Senate for Ambassadorial positions.

The nominees are Nicholas Adams (Malaysia), Eric Meyer (Sri Lanka), Sean O'Neill (Thailand), and Julie Stufft (Kazakhstan).

The Senate confirmation process will determine if these nominations are approved.

President Trump issued an order extending the temporary suspension of additional tariffs on goods from various foreign trading partners until August 1, 2025.

This action modifies the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), building upon prior executive orders aimed at rectifying trade imbalances and improving alignment with US economic and national security interests.

The extension is based on ongoing discussions with trading partners and recommendations from senior officials.

The order excludes the People's Republic of China, for which a separate tariff suspension remains in place.