Trade Directives
President Trump's proclamation designates July 20-26, 2025, as Made in America Week.
The proclamation celebrates American manufacturing and workers, highlighting the administration's efforts to boost domestic production, attract investments, and combat unfair trade practices.
It emphasizes the importance of the 'Made in the U.S.A.' label and aims to foster national pride and promote American-made goods.
Promoting The Export of the American AI Technology Stack
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.
Regulatory Relief for Certain Stationary Sources to Promote American Iron Ore Processing Security
President Trump issued a proclamation granting a two-year exemption from the Taconite Rule for specific iron ore processing facilities.
The exemption, based on national security and economic considerations, cites the unavailability of necessary technology for prompt compliance with the rule and concerns over the impact on domestic steel production, critical infrastructure, and supply chain resilience.
The proclamation identifies specific facilities from United States Steel Corporation and Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. as beneficiaries of the delay, extending compliance deadlines by two years.
Nominations Sent to the Senate
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.
Extending the Modification of the Reciprocal Tariff Rates
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.
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.
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.
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.