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Executive Order 13832: Noncompetitive Civil Service Appointments for Military Spouses

On May 9, 2018, President Trump signed Executive Order 13832, which established a new hiring pathway allowing federal agencies to appoint military spouses to permanent competitive civil service positions without competitive examination. The order applies to spouses of active duty, retired, or deceased service members. The direct effect is that military spouses became eligible for a noncompetitive hiring process into federal civil service roles that would normally require competitive examination.

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Proclamation imposing tariffs on aluminum imports

On April 30, 2018, President Trump signed Proclamation 9840, imposing a 10% tariff on aluminum imports into the United States, with exceptions for Canada and Mexico. The tariff applied to aluminum in various forms and increased costs for American manufacturers and consumers purchasing aluminum-containing products. The action remained in effect through subsequent administrations with modifications.

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Steel and Aluminum Tariffs Proclamation 9705

On April 30, 2018, President Trump signed Proclamation 9705 imposing a 25% tariff on steel imports and 10% tariff on aluminum imports into the United States, with limited country exemptions. The tariffs applied to most steel and aluminum products entering U.S. commerce. American consumers and businesses purchasing steel and aluminum products experienced increased costs, and retaliatory tariffs from affected trading partners increased prices on U.S. exports including agricultural goods.

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Task Force on the United States Postal System

Executive Order 13829 was signed on April 12, 2018, establishing a task force to review the financial sustainability and operational efficiency of the United States Postal Service. The task force was directed to examine USPS rates, workforce costs, and service delivery models, with a report due within 120 days. The order created a mechanism for federal review of postal operations that had not previously existed through executive action.

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Executive Order 13828: Reducing Poverty Through Opportunity and Economic Mobility

President Trump signed Executive Order 13828 on April 10, 2018, directing federal agencies to review welfare and public benefit programs and propose changes to strengthen work requirements and time limits. The order required the Secretary of Health and Human Services, Secretary of Agriculture, and Secretary of Commerce to recommend modifications to SNAP, TANF, Medicaid, and housing assistance programs within 90 days. Implementation effects included subsequent state waivers expanding work requirements for SNAP and Medicaid, resulting in reduced benefits access for certain populations.

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Steel and aluminum tariffs imposed on imports from most countries

On March 22, 2018, President Trump signed Proclamation 9705 imposing tariffs of 25% on steel imports and 10% on aluminum imports, with some country-specific exceptions. The tariffs applied to most countries importing these metals into the United States. The immediate effect increased prices for steel and aluminum products for American manufacturers and consumers, affecting construction materials, vehicles, appliances, and other goods containing these metals.

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Section 301 Investigation into Chinese Technology Transfer and Intellectual Property Practices

On March 22, 2018, President Trump signed a memorandum directing the U.S. Trade Representative to investigate China's laws, policies, practices, and actions related to technology transfer, intellectual property, and innovation under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974. The investigation resulted in findings of unfair Chinese practices and led to the implementation of tariffs on Chinese goods beginning July 2018. American consumers and businesses faced increased costs on thousands of imported products, including electronics, machinery, and consumer goods.

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Proclamation imposing 25% tariff on aluminum imports

On March 22, 2018, President Trump signed Proclamation 10017 imposing a 25% tariff on aluminum imports into the United States under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962. The proclamation took effect on March 23, 2018, and increased prices on aluminum-containing products for American consumers and manufacturers, including automobiles, beverage cans, construction materials, and appliances. The tariff remained in effect through Trump's first term and into subsequent administrations with limited modifications.

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Block of Broadcom's Proposed Acquisition of Qualcomm

On March 12, 2018, President Trump signed an order prohibiting Broadcom Limited's proposed $117 billion acquisition of Qualcomm Incorporated, citing national security concerns related to 5G technology leadership. The order effectively terminated the proposed merger. The action prevented the consolidation of two major U.S. semiconductor companies and kept Qualcomm operating as an independent entity.

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Tariff on Aluminum Imports Into the United States

On March 8, 2018, President Trump signed Proclamation 9740 imposing a 10% tariff on aluminum imports into the United States, with limited exceptions for Canada and Mexico. The proclamation took effect on March 23, 2018. The tariff increased prices on aluminum and aluminum-containing products for American consumers and manufacturers, including automobiles, beverages, and construction materials.