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Letter From the President to United States Steel Corporation Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary Scot Duncan
President Donald J. Trump issued a letter to Scot Duncan, Senior Vice President of U.S. Steel, emphasizing the importance of the company's operations for national security. The letter outlines the President's authority over U.S. Steel through the ownership of a "Golden Share," which allows oversight of the company's activities under a National Security Agreement. The President designated William Kimmitt, Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade, to oversee U.S. Steel's compliance with this agreement. Additionally, Trump appointed David Shapiro, Chief Counsel of the Department of Commerce's Investment Accelerator, as the Class G Director of U.S. Steel, a position that grants the government a direct role in the company's governance.
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Aug 15, 2025
FRDelegation of Authority Under Section 404 (c) of the Child Soldiers Prevention Act of 2008
Jul 31, 2025
FRRevoking PPD-6 on U.S. Global Development Policy
Mar 20, 2025
FRRevisions to the 2022 Unified Command Plan
On March 14, 2025, President Donald Trump issued a memorandum approving and directing the implementation of revisions to the 2022 Unified Command Plan. This document, addressed to the Secretary of Defense, exercises the President's authority as Commander in Chief to update military command structures. The Secretary of Defense is instructed to notify Congress about these changes and to ensure the memorandum is published in the Federal Register. This action is in accordance with specific sections of U.S. law that govern military organization and presidential directives.
Feb 26, 2025
FRDefending American Companies and Innovators From Overseas Extortion and Unfair Fines and Penalties
President Donald Trump issued a memorandum aimed at protecting American companies from what he describes as unfair foreign taxes and regulations, particularly in the technology sector. The directive instructs the Secretary of the Treasury, the Secretary of Commerce, and the United States Trade Representative to identify and counteract foreign measures that disproportionately burden American businesses. The memorandum outlines a policy to impose tariffs and other actions against countries that levy discriminatory taxes or regulations on U.S. companies. It also calls for investigations into specific digital services taxes and other practices by foreign governments that may undermine the competitiveness of American companies. The goal is to ensure that American economic interests and national security are not compromised by foreign policies deemed extortive or anti-competitive.
Feb 19, 2025
FRReciprocal Trade and Tariffs
President Donald Trump issued a memorandum titled "Reciprocal Trade and Tariffs" on February 13, 2025, directing key government officials to address the United States' trade deficit by implementing a "Fair and Reciprocal Plan." This plan aims to counter non-reciprocal trading arrangements by evaluating and potentially imposing reciprocal tariffs on foreign trading partners. The memorandum instructs the Secretary of Commerce and the U.S. Trade Representative to investigate and report on unfair trade practices, such as tariffs, taxes, and non-tariff barriers, that disadvantage U.S. businesses and workers. The goal is to ensure fair competition and improve the U.S. trade balance by making international trade more balanced and equitable.
Feb 03, 2025
FRThe Mexico City Policy
On January 24, 2025, President Donald Trump issued a memorandum reinstating the Mexico City Policy, which had been revoked in 2021. This policy prohibits U.S. federal funding from supporting organizations that perform or promote abortions as a method of family planning internationally. The memorandum directs the Secretary of State, in coordination with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, to extend this policy to all global health assistance programs, ensuring that U.S. taxpayer dollars do not fund coercive abortion or involuntary sterilization programs. The Secretary of State is tasked with implementing these directives and publishing the memorandum in the Federal Register.
Jan 30, 2025
FRAmerica First Trade Policy
On January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump issued a memorandum titled "America First Trade Policy," directing several key government officials to strengthen U.S. trade policies. The action mandates investigations into the causes of persistent trade deficits and the feasibility of establishing an External Revenue Service to collect trade-related revenues. It also calls for a review of unfair trade practices by other countries, with recommendations for remedies, and assesses the impact of existing trade agreements, including the USMCA, on American interests. Additionally, the memorandum addresses economic and trade relations with China, including compliance with existing agreements and potential tariff modifications, and reviews the U.S. export control system to protect national security.
Jan 30, 2025
FRThe Organization for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD) Global Tax Deal (Global Tax Deal)
On January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump issued a memorandum regarding the OECD Global Tax Deal. The memorandum declares that the commitments made by the previous administration concerning the Global Tax Deal are not binding in the United States unless Congress enacts them. It instructs the Secretary of the Treasury and the U.S. Permanent Representative to the OECD to notify the organization of this position. Additionally, it directs the Treasury Secretary and the U.S. Trade Representative to investigate foreign tax practices that may unfairly target American companies and to propose protective measures within 60 days. The action aims to safeguard U.S. economic interests and maintain national sovereignty over tax policy.