Foreign Policy Directives

Ending Market Distorting Subsidies for Unreliable, Foreign‑Controlled Energy Sources

This presidential order aims to eliminate government subsidies for wind and solar energy, arguing that they are expensive, unreliable, and create dependence on foreign supply chains.

The order directs the Departments of the Treasury and Interior to take swift action to end these subsidies, implement stricter regulations, and conduct reviews of existing policies.

Reports on these actions are required within 45 days of the order's issuance.

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Establishing the President’s Make America Beautiful Again Commission

This executive order establishes the President's Make America Beautiful Again Commission to address the significant deferred maintenance and access issues impacting America's national parks and public lands.

The commission will advise the President on responsible conservation strategies, promoting economic growth alongside environmental stewardship.

The order directs federal land management agencies to prioritize responsible resource management, expand public access for recreation, and cut bureaucratic delays.

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Making America Beautiful Again by Improving Our National Parks

President Trump issued an order to improve US National Parks.

The order increases entrance fees for foreign tourists to fund infrastructure improvements and enhance visitor experiences while also aiming to improve affordability for US residents.

The order also revokes a previous memorandum on diversity and inclusion in national parks and directs several government agencies to implement the changes.

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Nominations Sent to the Senate

The President announced a series of nominations for key positions within various federal agencies, including the Departments of Defense, Veterans Affairs, Labor, and Justice, as well as the African and Asian Development Banks and Social Security.

These nominations encompass several different roles such as United States Attorneys, Assistant Secretaries, and Board Members for agencies such as the Tennessee Valley Authority.

Each nominee's state of residence and specific role are detailed in the announcement.

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Presidential Permit: Authorizing Junction Pipeline Company, LLC to Construct, Connect, Operate, and Maintain Pipeline Facilities at Toole County, Montana, at the International Boundary Between the United States and Canada

President Donald J. Trump issued a presidential permit to Junction Pipeline Company, LLC, allowing the construction, operation, and maintenance of pipeline facilities at the US-Canada border in Toole County, Montana.

The permit authorizes the import of crude oil and various petroleum products from Canada.

However, the permit is explicitly subject to numerous conditions, including adherence to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, regular inspections by relevant agencies, and removal of the facilities upon permit termination.

The permit also reserves the right of the US government to take possession of the facilities for national security reasons, and emphasizes that it does not create any legally enforceable rights against the US government.

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National Security Presidential Memorandum/NSPM-5

President Trump's memorandum reissues and amends National Security Presidential Memorandum 5, revising US policy towards Cuba.

The policy prioritizes advancing human rights, strengthening the economic embargo, and channeling aid directly to the Cuban people rather than the government.

Specific actions outlined include adjustments to financial transaction regulations, stricter enforcement of travel restrictions, and increased support for internet access and independent media in Cuba.

The memorandum also emphasizes promoting democracy and the rule of law while opposing international efforts to lift the embargo until a transition government is established.

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Providing for the Revocation of Syria Sanctions

President Trump issued an executive order revoking previously imposed sanctions on Syria, citing a fundamental shift in the government's policies and actions following the transition to President Ahmed al-Sharaa.

The order terminates several previous executive orders related to Syria sanctions, while simultaneously expanding the scope of others to address the ongoing need for accountability regarding war crimes and human rights abuses committed under previous leadership.

The order directs the Secretaries of State, Treasury, and Commerce, among others, to implement the changes, including examining the criteria of the Caesar Act to potentially further sanction suspensions.

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Presidential Permit Authorizing Steel Reef US Pipelines LLC To Operate and Maintain Pipeline Facilities at Burke County, North Dakota, at the International Boundary Between the United States and Canada

President Donald J. Trump issued a permit to Steel Reef US Pipelines LLC, allowing the operation and maintenance of existing pipeline facilities at the US-Canada border in Burke County, North Dakota for the export of natural gas liquids to Canada.

The permit outlines specific conditions, including adherence to all applicable laws and regulations, mandatory inspections by federal, state, and local agencies, and provisions for the removal of facilities upon permit termination.

It clarifies that the permit does not create any legally enforceable rights against the United States.

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