AMENDMENT TO RECIPROCAL TARIFFS AND UPDATED DUTIES AS APPLIED TO LOW-VALUE IMPORTS FROM THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA

This executive order from President Trump aims to increase tariffs on Chinese imports in response to China’s retaliatory measures following the imposition of tariffs on Chinese goods in accordance with Executive Order 14257. It specifically targets low-value imports and de minimis duty-free treatment, which are expected to have significant impacts on both American consumers and…

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ENSURING LAWFUL GOVERNANCE AND IMPLEMENTING THE PRESIDENT’S “DEPARTMENT OF GOVERNMENT EFFICIENCY” DEREGULATORY INITIATIVE

The executive order aims to reduce the number of regulations that the federal government implements, especially those that are not constitutional or legal, and prioritize those that serve a public good. This is in line with President Trump’s belief that the federal government should be limited in its regulatory authority and focused on promoting economic…

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REFORMING THE FEDERAL HIRING PROCESS AND RESTORING MERIT TO GOVERNMENT SERVICE

The Federal Hiring Plan shall prioritize recruitment of individuals committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. This plan shall prevent the hiring of individuals based on their race, sex, or religion, and…

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Addressing Risks Associated with an Egregious Leaker and Disseminator of Falsehoods

The executive order from President Trump aims to address the issue of disloyalty and unauthorized leaking of sensitive information by Miles Taylor, an administrative staff assistant who served at the Department of Homeland Security. The order directs various agency heads, including the Attorney General and the Director of National Intelligence, to immediately suspend any active…

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UNLEASHING AMERICA’S OFFSHORE CRITICAL MINERALS AND RESOURCES

The Trump administration’s decision to issue an Executive Order on unleashing America’s offshore critical minerals and resources is a step in the right direction towards ensuring that the United States remains at the forefront of technological advancements. The order highlights the need for domestic production of critical minerals, which are essential to the country’s defense,…

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MODERNIZING DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS AND SPURRING INNOVATION IN THE DEFENSE INDUSTRIAL BASE

This is a significant and potentially game-changing policy directive from President Biden aimed at modernizing defense acquisitions and spurring innovation in the defense industrial base. The directive highlights the need for streamlined and accelerated acquisition processes, as well as increased emphasis on commercial solutions and other innovative approaches to meeting military needs. The implementation of…

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President Trump Announces Appointments to the White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs

This executive order appoints a team of individuals to the White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs, who will work with state, local, tribal, and territorial governments to advance key administration priorities and coordinate with other agencies. The appointments include Christine Serrano Glassner as Deputy Director for Local and Tribal Governments, Connor Reardon as Associate Director,…

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APPLICATION OF PROTECTING AMERICANS FROM FOREIGN ADVERSARY CONTROLLED APPLICATIONS ACT TO TIKTOK

The President of the United States is exercising his constitutional authority to ensure national security by applying the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act (PAFCOA) to TikTok, a social media platform owned by ByteDance Ltd., a China-based company. Section 1 of the order confirms that TikTok is a foreign adversary controlled application subject…

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