Foreign Policy Directives
Extending the TikTok Enforcement Delay
This Presidential Action extends the enforcement delay of the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act, specifically targeting TikTok, until June 19, 2025.
The Department of Justice is instructed to take no enforcement action during this period and to issue guidance clarifying that no violations occurred during the delay.
The order emphasizes the Attorney General's exclusive authority to enforce the Act, preventing state or private actions.
Furthermore, it clarifies that the order does not create any new legal rights.
National Child Abuse Prevention Month, 2025
President Donald J. Trump's proclamation designates April 2025 as National Child Abuse Prevention Month.
The proclamation stresses the importance of protecting children, condemning child abuse and neglect, and emphasizing the role of strong families.
It also explicitly denounces what it characterizes as harmful gender ideology impacting children's well-being.
The President calls on all Americans to support efforts promoting children's safety and development.
Further Amendment to Duties Addressing the Synthetic Opioid Supply Chain in the People’s Republic of China as Applied to Low-Value Imports
This presidential action amends previous orders to address the synthetic opioid crisis fueled by imports from China.
It eliminates the duty-free de minimis exemption for certain products from China, imposing either a 30% ad valorem or tiered specific duty on items valued under $800, depending on the method chosen by the transporter and enforced by the Department of Homeland Security's Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
The order requires carriers to remit duties to CBP and mandates a 90-day report assessing the action's impact on American industries.
Regulating Imports with a Reciprocal Tariff to Rectify Trade Practices that Contribute to Large and Persistent Annual United States Goods Trade Deficits
President Trump declared a national emergency due to substantial and persistent US goods trade deficits, citing a lack of reciprocity in trade relationships, unfair trade practices by other countries and the negative impacts on US economic and national security.
The President issued an executive order imposing an initial 10% ad valorem duty on all imports, with higher duties for specific countries based on their trade practices.
The order included provisions for exceptions, modification based on later developments and reporting requirements to Congress.
This action aims to restore balance in global trade and strengthen domestic production.
Nominations Sent to the Senate
The White House announced a series of nominations sent to the Senate for confirmation.
These nominations cover various key positions across several departments and agencies, including the Departments of Defense, Army, Navy, Veterans Affairs, Labor, and Commerce, as well as the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The nominees include individuals slated for Assistant Secretary roles, Chief Financial Officer positions, Inspector General, United States Attorney roles for various districts, and other critical leadership positions.
Establishing the United States Investment Accelerator
President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order establishing the United States Investment Accelerator within the Department of Commerce.
This office will streamline regulatory processes for investments exceeding $1 billion, aiming to attract significant domestic and foreign investment and stimulate economic growth.
The Accelerator will work with various agencies and state governments to reduce bureaucratic hurdles and foster collaborations with national labs.
The order emphasizes the need to modernize investment processes to improve the U.S. economic competitiveness.
Exclusions from Federal Labor-Management Relations Programs
- Foreign Policy
- Healthcare
- Economy
- Defense
- Energy
- Environment
- Labor
- Homeland
- Science
- Technology
- Trade
- Justice
- Veterans
- Agriculture
President Trump's March 27, 2025 executive order excludes numerous federal agencies and subdivisions from the Federal Service Labor-Management Relations Statute.
The order claims this exclusion is necessary for national security reasons, impacting intelligence, counterintelligence, investigative, or national security work.
It amends Executive Order 12171 and delegates authority to the Secretaries of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and Transportation to make further exclusions.
The order also requires a review of agencies not currently excluded and mandates changes to related employee assignments and grievance processes.
Excluded agencies and subdivisions primarily serve roles within the Departments of State, Defense, Treasury, Veterans Affairs, Justice, Homeland Security, Interior, Energy, Agriculture, and Commerce, as well as several independent agencies.
Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History
President Trump issued an executive order titled "Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History." The order addresses what it deems a concerted effort to rewrite American history with a negative and ideologically driven narrative. It targets the Smithsonian Institution, aiming to remove what it considers improper ideologies from its exhibits and programs, and securing congressional support to allocate future funding accordingly.
Additionally, it mandates infrastructure improvements at Independence National Historical Park by July 4, 2026 and directs the Secretary of the Interior to review and reinstate public monuments removed or altered to promote a distorted historical narrative.