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Proc 9998ProclamationTrump 45 · RCeremonial

Proclamation 9998

National Agriculture Day, 2020

This proclamation declares March 24, 2020 as National Agriculture Day, encouraging Americans to honor farmers and agricultural workers. It includes extensive praise for administration trade policies (USMCA, Japan agreement, China Phase One deal) but contains no binding policy directives, mandates, or regulatory changes.

Federal Register Open PDF 85 FR 16999

Impact dates

  1. National Agriculture Day

Key directives

  • Proclaim March 24, 2020 as National Agriculture Day
  • Encourage Americans to observe the day with recognition and appreciation

Timeline

Immediate

  • National Agriculture Day observance on March 24, 2020

Near term (90d)

—

Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • Proclamation blurs ceremonial purpose with political messaging on trade policy; no substantive tension as document is non-binding
  • Vague 'encourage' language creates no enforceable obligation
Proclamation 9998: National Agriculture Day, 2020 · Executive Orders