Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Restores Section 232 Tariffs

COUNTERING TRADE PRACTICES THAT UNDERMINE NATIONAL SECURITY: Yesterday, President Donald J. Trump signed proclamations to close existing loopholes and exemptions to restore a true 25% tariff on steel and elevate the tariff to 25% on aluminum. President Trump is taking action to protect America’s critical steel and aluminum industries, which have been harmed by unfair

Judge Blocks Federal Government From Cutting Medical Research Funding

A federal judge is preventing the cuts, at least for now, in 22 states. U.S. District Judge Angel Kelley entered a temporary restraining order on Feb. 10 preventing the federal government from cutting medical research funding in 22 states in response to a lawsuit filed in federal court in Massachusetts. The order is in place

Trump Tariffs an Early Challenge for New Ambassador Mandelson

Lord Peter Mandelson said the UK has to ‘respect and understand’ what drives the U.S. president. British steel exports to the United States will be hit with 25 percent tariffs under President Donald Trump’s plans as the UK’s new ambassador to Washington, Lord Peter Mandelson, said people must respect the president’s “strong and clear mandate.”

Dismantling of USAID Means Little Oversight for Billions in Aid: Watchdog

Personnel moves have raised concerns about oversight, according to the inspector general The federal government’s dismantling of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has largely left the agency unable to oversee billions in unspent aid, according to a Feb. 10 watchdog report. The federal government has paused most USAID programs, except for life-saving assistance,