AMENDMENT TO DUTIES TO ADDRESS THE FLOW OF ILLICIT DRUGS ACROSS OUR SOUTHERN BORDER

President Trump’s executive order, issued on March 6, 2025, amends certain tariffs imposed on goods from Mexico in an attempt to reduce drug trafficking across the southern border of the United States. The order makes certain modifications to existing tariff rates and provides a reduction in the duty rate for potash. According to the executive…

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REEVALUATInG AND REALIGNING UNITED STATES FOREIGN AID

The executive order pauses all US foreign development assistance for assessment and review of programmatic efficiencies and consistency with US foreign policy within 90 days. The order requires department and agency heads to immediately pause new obligations and disbursements of development assistance funds pending reviews, which will be conducted under guidelines provided by the Secretary…

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COMBATING UNFAIR PRACTICES IN THE LIVE ENTERTAINMENT MARKET

President Trump’s executive order aims to protect artists and fans from unfair practices in the live entertainment market, specifically by cracking down on ticket scalpers who acquire large quantities of face-value tickets and then resell them at an enormous markup. The order also seeks to promote price transparency and ensure that consumers have access to…

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MODIFYING RECIPROCAL TARIFF RATES TO REFLECT TRADING PARTNER RETALIATION AND ALIGNMENT

The President’s executive order is a further indication that the U.S. government remains committed to taking action against foreign trade practices that it believes are unfair or harmful to American businesses and consumers. The imposition of tariffs on Chinese imports in response to intellectual property concerns has been a significant issue in recent years, and…

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Defending American Companies and Innovators From Overseas Extortion and Unfair Fines and Penalties

While I appreciate the sentiment behind this memorandum, I believe it is shortsighted and counterproductive for a number of reasons. Firstly, it ignores the role that foreign companies play in driving innovation and economic growth in the United States. By imposing arbitrary restrictions on trade with these countries, we risk jeopardizing important partnerships and alliances…

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Eliminating Waste and Saving Taxpayer Dollars by Consolidating Procurement

The executive order aims to return the General Services Administration back to its original purpose, which is to provide “an economical and efficient system” for core procurement services for agencies, rather than having multiple agencies carry out these functions separately in an uncoordinated fashion. The order also seeks to eliminate waste and duplication by consolidating…

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Investigation into Unlawful “Straw Donor” and Foreign Contributions in American Elections

President Trump issues a memorandum directing an investigation into unlawful contributions made using online fundraising platforms. The memo specifically mentions concerns over straw donations and foreign contributions, and instructs the Attorney General to investigate any instances of such activity. The memo further states that the Attorney General must report back to President Trump within 180…

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