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Adjusting Imports of Aluminum Into the United States
This proclamation removes the 10 percent tariff on aluminum imports from the United Arab Emirates, replacing it with a quota system negotiated as an alternative national security measure. The quota takes effect February 3, 2021, and amends the Harmonized Tariff Schedule accordingly, while maintaining existing tariffs on aluminum from other countries.
Promoting Small Modular Reactors for National Defense and Space Exploration
This executive order directs federal agencies to develop and demonstrate small modular nuclear reactors for domestic military installations and space exploration missions. It establishes timelines for the Defense Department to pilot micro-reactors and for NASA to define nuclear energy requirements for missions through 2040, while also supporting domestic production of high-assay low-enriched uranium fuel.
Increasing Economic and Geographic Mobility
This executive order directs federal agencies to review their occupational licensing regulations and policies to reduce barriers to worker mobility, particularly for military spouses and individuals with criminal records. It establishes six principles for state-level occupational licensing reform and creates a reporting system to identify and reward states that adopt less restrictive licensing requirements.
The National Space Policy
This December 9, 2020 memorandum establishes a comprehensive National Space Policy that supersedes the 2010 Obama-era policy (PPD-4). It directs federal agencies to promote commercial space industry growth, strengthen the domestic space industrial base, ensure assured access to space, develop space nuclear power, improve cybersecurity for space systems, and advance international cooperation. The policy sets specific goals including returning Americans to the Moon by 2024 with sustained presence by 2028, and eventual human missions to Mars, while emphasizing protection of space assets and deterrence of hostile interference.
Protecting Jobs, Economic Opportunities, and National Security for All Americans by Ensuring Appropriate Support of Innovative Technologies for Using Our Domestic Natural Resources
This October 31, 2020 memorandum directs the Secretary of Energy to produce two reports within 70 days assessing the economic, trade, and national security impacts of banning or restricting hydraulic fracturing and related technologies. It also directs OMB to review agency compliance with Executive Order 13211 (energy effects statements for regulations) and identify priority agencies within 30 days.
Adjusting Imports of Aluminum Into the United States
This proclamation reinstates Canada's exclusion from the 10 percent tariff on non-alloyed unwrought aluminum imports that had been re-imposed in August 2020, based on expected reduced export volumes from Canada. It establishes monthly quota-like monitoring thresholds for September-December 2020 and warns of potential retroactive tariff re-imposition if imports exceed 105 percent of those levels.
Establishing the One Trillion Trees Interagency Council
This executive order creates the United States One Trillion Trees Interagency Council, co-chaired by the Secretaries of Interior and Agriculture, to coordinate federal efforts supporting the World Economic Forum's global initiative to grow and conserve one trillion trees by 2030. The Council is tasked with developing tracking methodologies, identifying legal barriers, finding funding opportunities, and requiring member agencies to report regularly on tree-related activities.
Addressing the Threat to the Domestic Supply Chain From Reliance on Critical Minerals From Foreign Adversaries and Supporting the Domestic Mining and Processing Industries
This executive order declares a national emergency over U.S. dependence on critical minerals from foreign adversaries, particularly China. It mandates multiple agency reports on supply chain vulnerabilities, directs faster permitting for domestic mining and processing, and tasks the Energy Secretary with revising loan guarantee rules to support domestic mineral supply chains.
Cybersecurity Principles for Space Systems
This Space Policy Directive-5 establishes cybersecurity principles for U.S. space systems, directing executive agencies to foster practices that protect government and commercial space assets from cyber threats. It mandates risk-based, cybersecurity-informed engineering for space systems throughout their lifecycle, with specific requirements for encryption, access protection, jamming/spoofing defenses, supply chain security, and information sharing. The directive applies to government national security space systems, civil space systems, and private space systems.
Adjusting Imports of Aluminum Into the United States
This proclamation re-imposes a 10 percent tariff on non-alloyed unwrought aluminum imports from Canada, effective August 16, 2020, reversing the exemption granted in 2019 after determining that a surge in Canadian imports threatened U.S. national security and domestic aluminum production. The action amends prior Proclamation 9704 and directs the Secretary of Commerce to update the Harmonized Tariff Schedule accordingly.
To Take Certain Actions Under the United States- Mexico-Canada Agreement Implementation Act and for Other Purposes
This proclamation modifies the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) to implement the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) effective July 1, 2020, replacing NAFTA tariff treatment. It also makes technical corrections and updates rules of origin for existing free trade agreements with Singapore, Colombia, Korea, and Panama, and corrects prior inadvertent omissions in GSP-related tariff treatment for Thailand, Argentina, and Ukraine.
Delegation of Functions and Authorities Under Section 1260J of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020
This memorandum delegates presidential functions under Section 1260J of the FY2020 NDAA to the Secretary of Commerce, requiring consultation with the Attorney General. Section 1260J concerns restrictions on the use of foreign-made drones by federal agencies, particularly those manufactured in countries identified as national security threats such as China.
Establishment of the Interagency Labor Committee for Monitoring and Enforcement Under Section 711 of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement Implementation Act
This executive order establishes the Interagency Labor Committee for Monitoring and Enforcement, co-chaired by the USTR and Secretary of Labor, to coordinate U.S. efforts in monitoring labor obligations of Canada and Mexico under the USMCA trade agreement and Mexico's labor reform, and to recommend enforcement actions. The Committee includes representatives from seven agencies plus optional additional participants, operates by consensus, and requires each agency to fund its own participation with DOL specifically funding a required hotline.
Establishing the Committee for the Assessment of Foreign Participation in the United States Telecommunications Services Sector
This executive order establishes a formal interagency committee to review foreign participation in U.S. telecommunications, giving the Departments of Defense, Justice, and Homeland Security a structured process to assess national security risks in FCC licenses and applications. The Committee can recommend that the FCC deny, condition, modify, or revoke licenses based on these security reviews.
Prioritizing and Allocating Health and Medical Resources to Respond to the Spread of COVID-19
This executive order delegates presidential authority under the Defense Production Act to the Secretary of Health and Human Services to prioritize and allocate health and medical resources—including personal protective equipment and ventilators—for responding to COVID-19. It overrides the usual delegation structure in Executive Order 13603 for these specific resources.
Establishment of the Interagency Committee on Trade in Automotive Goods Under Section 202A of the United States Mexico Canada Agreement Implementation Act
This executive order establishes an Interagency Committee on Trade in Automotive Goods to advise on implementing USMCA automotive provisions, including rules of origin and an alternative staging regime. The Committee is chaired by USTR and includes Commerce, Labor, USITC, CBP, and Treasury, with authority to make recommendations by consensus or majority vote.
Ocean Mapping of the United States Exclusive Economic Zone and the Shoreline and Nearshore of Alaska
This memorandum directs development of national strategies to map and characterize the U.S. Exclusive Economic Zone and Alaska's shoreline, aiming to advance economic, security, and environmental interests through ocean exploration. It requires three proposed strategies within 180 days covering EEZ mapping, Alaska shoreline mapping, and streamlined permitting for ocean research activities.
Adjusting Imports of Aluminum Into the United States
This proclamation removes the 10 percent aluminum tariff on Canada and Mexico starting May 20, 2019, following negotiated alternative measures to prevent unfair trade practices and import surges. The tariff remains in place for other countries. The Harmonized Tariff Schedule is amended to reflect these exclusions.
Adjusting Imports of Steel Into the United States
This proclamation lifts the 25% steel tariff on Canada and Mexico effective May 20, 2019, following negotiated agreements to prevent unfair trade practices and import surges. It amends Proclamation 9705 to exclude these countries while maintaining the tariff on other countries, and makes technical updates to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
Adjusting Imports of Automobiles and Automobile Parts Into the United States
This proclamation declares that imports of automobiles and certain automobile parts threaten U.S. national security under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962. It directs the U.S. Trade Representative to negotiate agreements with the European Union, Japan, and other countries to address this threat, with a progress report due in 180 days, while keeping tariffs in reserve if negotiations fail.
Adjusting Imports of Steel Into the United States
This proclamation reduces the steel tariff on Turkey from 50 percent to 25 percent, effective May 21, 2019, aligning it with the rate applied to most other countries. The reduction follows significant declines in Turkish steel imports and improved domestic steel industry capacity utilization. The 25 percent tariff on steel imports from most countries remains in place.
Improving Free Inquiry, Transparency, and Accountability at Colleges and Universities
This executive order directs federal agencies to tie higher education grant funding to campus free speech protections and mandates new transparency tools for student borrowers. It requires the Education Department to launch a loan information website by January 1, 2020, expand the College Scorecard with program-level earnings and debt data, and report on risk-sharing options for student loans.
Establishing the White House Opportunity and Revitalization Council
This executive order establishes the White House Opportunity and Revitalization Council, chaired by the Secretary of HUD, to coordinate across federal agencies to promote investment in economically distressed communities and qualified opportunity zones created by the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. The Council is tasked with assessing agency actions, streamlining regulations, and producing multiple reports with recommendations for statutory and regulatory changes.
Delegation of Authorities Under Section 1757 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019
This memorandum delegates to the Secretary of Commerce the President's authority under Section 1757 of the FY2019 NDAA, which concerns export controls on emerging and foundational technologies. The delegation also automatically applies to any future substantially similar statutory provisions.
Developing a Sustainable Spectrum Strategy for America's Future
This memorandum directs federal agencies to develop a long-term National Spectrum Strategy to improve management of radiofrequency spectrum for economic growth, national security, and emerging technologies like 5G. It requires agencies to report their spectrum needs, revokes two Obama-era memoranda on wireless broadband, and establishes a Spectrum Strategy Task Force to coordinate implementation.
Adjusting Imports of Steel Into the United States
This proclamation doubles the existing 25 percent steel tariff to 50 percent specifically on steel imports from Turkey, effective August 13, 2018. It amends the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) to implement this higher rate while maintaining the 25 percent rate for other countries not exempted, citing continued below-target domestic steel capacity utilization.
Reimposing Certain Sanctions With Respect to Iran
This executive order reimposes U.S. sanctions on Iran that had been lifted under the 2015 Iran nuclear deal (JCPOA), following President Trump's May 8, 2018 decision to withdraw from that agreement. It authorizes blocking sanctions, financial account restrictions, and menu-based penalties targeting Iran's energy, shipping, automotive, and financial sectors, as well as human rights abusers, with staggered effective dates starting August 7, 2018 and November 5, 2018.
Ocean Policy To Advance the Economic, Security, and Environmental Interests of the United States
This executive order revokes the 2010 National Ocean Policy (EO 13547) and establishes a new interagency Ocean Policy Committee co-chaired by CEQ and OSTP to coordinate federal ocean activities. It prioritizes economic growth, security, and environmental interests in ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes waters while requiring agencies to review their regulations for consistency within 90 days.
Adjusting Imports of Aluminum Into the United States
This proclamation permanently exempts Argentina and Australia from the 10% aluminum tariff imposed under Section 232, replacing the tariff with quantitative import quotas for Argentina. It extends the tariff to Brazil, Canada, Mexico, South Korea, and EU member countries starting June 1, 2018, after their temporary exemptions expire. The proclamation amends prior proclamations and the Harmonized Tariff Schedule to implement these changes.
Delegation of Authorities Under Section 1244(c) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018
This memorandum delegates presidential authorities under Section 1244(c) of the FY2018 NDAA to the Secretary of State, requiring coordination with the Secretaries of Treasury, Defense, Commerce, and the Director of National Intelligence. The delegation applies to future substantively identical statutory provisions and directs publication in the Federal Register.
Adjusting Imports of Aluminum Into the United States
This proclamation extends tariff exemptions on aluminum imports: indefinitely for Argentina, Australia, and Brazil (pending finalization of alternative agreements), and until June 1, 2018 for Canada, Mexico, and EU member countries (with tariffs to apply after that date unless satisfactory alternative arrangements are reached). It also amends prior proclamations regarding duty timing, foreign trade zone status, and drawback eligibility.
Reducing Poverty in America by Promoting Opportunity and Economic Mobility
This executive order directs federal agencies to review welfare programs and regulations to promote work requirements, reduce bureaucracy, and increase state flexibility in administering public assistance. It establishes nine 'Principles of Economic Mobility' and mandates specific agency reviews and reports within 90 days.
Adjusting Imports of Aluminum Into the United States
This proclamation temporarily exempts Australia, Argentina, South Korea, Brazil, and EU member countries from a 10 percent aluminum tariff imposed on March 23, 2018, while continuing trade negotiations. The exemptions expire at 12:01 a.m. EDT on May 1, 2018, unless satisfactory alternative arrangements are reached. The proclamation also amends tariff exclusion procedures and directs the U.S. Trade Representative to advise on preventing transshipment from exempted countries.
Adjusting Imports of Aluminum Into the United States
This proclamation imposes a 10 percent tariff on aluminum imports under Section 232 national security authority, effective March 23, 2018, with exemptions for Canada and Mexico pending ongoing negotiations. The Secretary of Commerce is authorized to grant product exclusions based on insufficient domestic supply or national security considerations.
Adjusting Imports of Steel Into the United States
This proclamation imposes a 25% tariff on steel imports from most countries under Section 232 national security authority, effective March 23, 2018, with exemptions for Canada and Mexico pending ongoing negotiations. It also establishes an exclusion process for steel articles not sufficiently produced domestically.
Federal Interagency Council on Crime Prevention and Improving Reentry
This executive order establishes a Federal Interagency Council on Crime Prevention and Improving Reentry, co-chaired by the Attorney General, the Assistant to the President for Domestic Policy, and a White House innovation advisor. The Council is tasked with developing evidence-based recommendations to reduce crime, lower recidivism, and improve reentry outcomes through coordination across 11 federal agencies, with initial and full reports due within 90 days and one year respectively. The order revokes a 2016 Obama memorandum on reintegration of formerly incarcerated individuals and automatically terminates after three years.
To Facilitate Positive Adjustment to Competition From Imports of Certain Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Cells (Whether or Not Partially or Fully Assembled Into Other Products) and for Other Purposes
This proclamation imposes four-year safeguard tariffs on imported crystalline silicon photovoltaic (CSPV) solar cells and modules, including a tariff-rate quota on cells and increased duties on modules, following an ITC finding of serious injury to domestic producers. It also excludes certain developing WTO countries below import thresholds, establishes procedures for product exclusions, and makes technical corrections to Argentina's GSP beneficiary status.
Assessing and Strengthening the Manufacturing and Defense Industrial Base and Supply Chain Resiliency of the United States
This executive order directs a comprehensive assessment of U.S. manufacturing capacity, defense industrial base, and supply chain resiliency to identify vulnerabilities and recommend policy changes. The Secretary of Defense must deliver a report within 270 days evaluating critical materials, manufacturing gaps, workforce skills, foreign supply dependencies, and contingency risks.
Addressing Trade Agreement Violations and Abuses
This executive order directs comprehensive performance reviews of all U.S. trade and investment agreements, plus WTO trade relations with countries where the U.S. has significant goods deficits. The reviews must identify violations, abuses, unfair treatment, and failures to meet economic goals, with a report due in 180 days to guide potential renegotiation or termination of agreements deemed harmful to American workers, manufacturers, and intellectual property.
Promoting Agriculture and Rural Prosperity in America
This executive order establishes an Interagency Task Force on Agriculture and Rural Prosperity, chaired by the Secretary of Agriculture with 21+ agency heads as members. The Task Force must identify and recommend legislative, regulatory, and policy changes to promote agriculture, economic development, and quality of life in rural America, submitting a report within 180 days. It also revokes the Obama-era White House Rural Council (EO 13575).
Organization of the National Security Council, the Homeland Security Council, and Subcommittees
This National Security Presidential Memorandum reorganizes the National Security Council (NSC) and Homeland Security Council (HSC) structures under the Trump administration, establishing clear membership rules for the NSC, HSC, Principals Committee, Deputies Committee, and Policy Coordination Committees. It revokes the prior NSC organization memo (NSPM-2) from January 2017 and consolidates decision-making authority under the National Security Advisor while formally integrating the HSC into a unified staff structure.
Establishing Enhanced Collection and Enforcement of Antidumping and Countervailing Duties and Violations of Trade and Customs Laws
This executive order directs federal agencies to strengthen collection of unpaid antidumping and countervailing duties on imports, develop risk-based bonding requirements for importers with poor compliance records, enhance enforcement against customs and trade law violations including counterfeit goods, and prioritize prosecution of trade-related offenses. It responds to $2.3 billion in uncollected duties as of 2015.
Omnibus Report on Significant Trade Deficits
This executive order directs the Secretary of Commerce and U.S. Trade Representative, within 90 days, to produce a comprehensive report identifying countries with significant U.S. trade deficits in goods and analyzing the causes and effects of those deficits. The report must assess unfair trade practices, impacts on manufacturing and defense industrial bases, employment effects, and national security risks from imports.
Organization of the National Security Council and the Homeland Security Council
This National Security Presidential Memorandum reorganizes the National Security Council (NSC) and Homeland Security Council (HSC), establishing their membership rosters, the Principals Committee, Deputies Committee, and Policy Coordination Committees. It elevates the White House Chief Strategist to regular attendance at NSC/PC meetings, merges NSC and HSC staff under a single Executive Office of the President structure, and replaces the Obama-era Presidential Policy Directives and Presidential Study Directives system with National Security Presidential Memoranda.
Construction of American Pipelines
This memorandum directs the Secretary of Commerce to develop a plan requiring all new, retrofitted, repaired, or expanded U.S. pipelines to use materials and equipment produced in the United States to the maximum extent permitted by law. The plan is due to the President within 180 days, and the memo defines strict domestic manufacturing standards for iron and steel products.
Streamlining Permitting and Reducing Regulatory Burdens for Domestic Manufacturing
This memorandum directs federal agencies to expedite permitting and reduce regulatory burdens for domestic manufacturing. The Secretary of Commerce must conduct 60 days of public stakeholder outreach, then submit a plan within 60 days after that process ends. The plan should identify priority actions, recommended deadlines, and potential regulatory or statutory changes.