Healthcare Directives
Imposing Duties to Address the Flow of Illicit Drugs Across Our National Border
President Trump issued an executive order imposing a 25% ad valorem tariff on most Canadian goods and a 10% tariff on energy resources, citing Canada's failure to adequately address the influx of illicit drugs, particularly fentanyl, across the US-Canada border.
This action is framed as a national emergency response to a public health crisis and a threat to national security.
The order includes provisions for potential tariff escalation if Canada retaliates and requires regular reporting to Congress.
The tariffs will be removed upon the President's determination that Canada has taken sufficient action.
Imposing Duties to Address the Synthetic Opioid Supply Chain in the People’s Republic of China
President Donald J. Trump issued an executive order imposing a 10% ad valorem tariff on goods from China to address the national emergency caused by the influx of synthetic opioids.
The order cites China's failure to curb the flow of precursor chemicals and the activities of Chinese criminal organizations involved in the opioid trade.
The tariffs will be removed upon the President's determination that China has taken sufficient action to alleviate the crisis.
The order also directs various government agencies to coordinate efforts to monitor the situation and potentially recommend further actions.
Protecting Children from Chemical and Surgical Mutilation
This executive order bans federal funding and support for gender-affirming care for minors, defining such care as potentially harmful 'chemical and surgical mutilation.' It directs federal agencies to rescind policies relying on the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) guidance, conduct literature reviews on best practices for children with gender dysphoria, and take steps to prevent these procedures through various means including Medicare/Medicaid, TRICARE, and the Federal Employee Health Benefits program.
The order also instructs the Department of Justice to investigate potential fraud and abuse related to these procedures and to support legislation providing legal recourse for affected children and families.
Reinstating Service Members Discharged Under the Military's COVID-19 Vaccination Mandate
This executive order directs the Secretaries of Defense and Homeland Security to reinstate military personnel discharged solely for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine. The order mandates full back pay, benefits, and restoration of rank for those reinstated.
It also allows service members who left voluntarily rather than face the mandate to return to service without penalty.
The order includes provisions for addressing any disciplinary actions under the Uniform Code of Military Justice and reporting requirements for the Secretaries.
Prioritizing Military Excellence and Readiness
This Presidential order prioritizes military readiness and excellence by establishing stringent standards for troop fitness, cohesion, and integrity.
It mandates updates to Department of Defense medical standards to exclude individuals expressing gender identities inconsistent with their biological sex, revokes Executive Order 14004, and restricts access to gender-segregated facilities based on biological sex.
The order aims to ensure the Armed Forces remain the world's most effective fighting force.
Presidential Action on the Mexico City Policy
This memorandum, dated January 24, 2025, revokes a 2021 directive and reinstates the Mexico City Policy from January 23, 2017.
It directs U.S. health aid efforts globally to ensure taxpayer dollars do not support coercive abortion or involuntary sterilization programs.
Presidential Action on the Hyde Amendment: Revocation of Prior Orders
The President issued an order to enforce the Hyde Amendment, which historically prevents federal funding of elective abortions, revoking several recent executive orders that counteracted this policy.
The directive mandates that no federal taxpayer dollars are used to fund or promote elective abortions, aligning with longstanding agreement.
It outlines that this order will be implemented in accordance with the law and available appropriations.
Executive Actions in President Trump's First 100 Hours of Second Term
- Healthcare
- Civil Rights
- Economy
- Defense
- Immigration
- Energy
- Environment
- Labor
- Infrastructure
- Homeland
In the initial 100 hours of his second term, President Donald Trump signed numerous executive orders focused on securing the border, removing discriminatory practices, boosting investments, and modifying energy policies.
This marked an unprecedented beginning of his term and included aggressive measures towards border control, ending industry regulations, and encouraging domestic investments.