Strengthening Customs Enforcement

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, I hereby determine and order: Section 1.  Purpose.  Customs enforcement is essential to the national security, foreign policy, and economy of the United States.  Effective customs enforcement prevents the importation of unlawful and dangerous goods; ensures importers

Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Increases Accountability in the Federal Workforce

RESTORING ACCOUNTABILITY TO THE FEDERAL WORKFORCE: Today, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order that makes senior Federal leaders that influence policy decisions more accountable to the American people.  The Order reclassifies about 8,000 senior policy-influencing positions into Schedule Policy/Career.  While this rule allows for heightened accountability, these remain “career” positions and the non-partisan hiring

Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Strengthens Customs Enforcement

DIRECTING COMPREHENSIVE CUSTOMS REFORM: Today, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order that will strengthen the enforcement of U.S. customs laws through comprehensive reform. The Order directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to strengthen several requirements for importers of record (IORs). Examples include: increasing bonding requirements and

Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Promotes Advanced Artificial Intelligence Innovation and Security

PROMOTING AMERICAN AI INNOVATION AND SECURITY: Today, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order to advance American artificial intelligence (AI) innovation to strengthen America’s cybersecurity, protect critical infrastructure, and ensure the United States remains the global leader in AI innovation.  The Order directs appropriate agencies to prioritize the cyber defense of National Security Systems, Department

Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Updates Tariffs on Steel, Aluminum, and Copper Imports

BOLSTERING DOMESTIC MANUFACTURING OF STRATEGIC METALS: Today, President Donald J. Trump signed a Proclamation adjusting certain metals tariffs to more effectively address national security threats, spur investment in American agriculture, housing, and manufacturing, and facilitate U.S. production of related products.   The Proclamation adjusts the tariffs on agricultural equipment, like combines and harvesters, as well as certain