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IMPOSING SANCTIONS ON THE INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL COURT

The decision to impose sanctions on individuals and entities associated with the International Criminal Court was made in response to the court’s investigation into alleged war crimes committed by American soldiers during the Iraq War. The United States argues that the ICC is an illegitimate institution with no authority over American citizens, and that its…

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 AMENDMENT TO DUTIES ADDRESSING THE SYNTHETIC OPIOID SUPPLY CHAIN IN THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA

The executive order states that tariffs will be applied to goods originating from China in an attempt to address the synthetic opioid supply chain. The order also amends section 2(g) of a previous executive order, making duty-free de minimis treatment available for otherwise eligible covered articles described in subsection (a), but ceasing it upon notification…

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WITHDRAWING THE UNITED STATES FROM AND ENDING FUNDING TO CERTAIN UNITED NATIONS ORGANIZATIONS AND REVIEWING UNITED STATES SUPPORT TO ALL INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

The executive order establishes that the US will reevaluate its commitment to certain UN institutions due to their perceived drift from their original mission of promoting international peace and security. Three organizations are specifically targeted for scrutiny: the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC), UNESCO, and the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in…

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Progress on the Situation at Our Northern Border

On February 3, 2025, President Trump issued an executive order imposing ad valorem tariffs on articles that are products of Canada in response to the failure of the Canadian government to take sufficient action against drug trafficking and human trafficking organizations. The order stated that the situation constitutes an unusual and extraordinary threat to national…

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A Plan For Establishing A United States Sovereign Wealth Fund

The sovereign wealth fund would be established to promote fiscal sustainability, lessen the burden of taxes on American families and small businesses, and establish economic security for future generations. The plan for the establishment of the fund must include recommendations for funding mechanisms, investment strategies, fund structure, and a governance model. The Secretary of the…

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