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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.

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Steel and aluminum tariffs imposed on imports

On March 8, 2018, President Trump signed Proclamation 9705 imposing a 25% tariff on steel imports and a 10% tariff on aluminum imports, with limited exemptions for Canada and Mexico. The tariffs applied to all steel and aluminum products entering the United States from nearly all countries. American manufacturers, consumers, and industries relying on steel and aluminum imports faced increased material costs, which were passed through supply chains affecting vehicle prices, construction materials, appliances, and consumer goods.

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Sequestration Order for Fiscal Year 2019 under Balanced Budget Act

On February 12, 2018, the Trump administration issued a sequestration order pursuant to Section 251A of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act, implementing automatic spending cuts across federal agencies. The order reduced discretionary spending across defense and non-defense programs to comply with budget caps set by the 2011 Budget Control Act. The sequestration reduced federal agency budgets, affecting programs and services dependent on appropriated funds across multiple departments.

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Tariffs on Solar Photovoltaic Cells and Modules

On January 23, 2018, President Trump issued Proclamation 9693 imposing tariffs on imports of crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells and modules. The proclamation established a four-year tariff schedule beginning at 30% for cells and 30% for modules, declining annually. The tariff increased costs for solar installations across the United States, affecting residential and commercial solar projects and raising electricity costs in some regions.

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Tariff on Large Residential Washers

On January 23, 2018, President Trump signed Proclamation 2018-1604 imposing a safeguard tariff on large residential washing machines. The tariff applied a 20% rate on the first 1.2 million units imported annually and 50% on units exceeding that threshold, lasting four years. American consumers and appliance retailers faced increased prices on imported washers, while domestic manufacturers received protection from foreign competition.

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Defense Production Act Determination for Domestic Energy Infrastructure

On January 23, 2018, the Trump administration issued a Presidential Determination under Section 4533(a)(5) of the Defense Production Act of 1950 (Document 2018-1552). This determination invoked the DPA to expedite domestic production of materials and equipment deemed essential to national defense and energy infrastructure. The confirmed direct effect was authorization for federal agencies to prioritize contracts and allocate resources for specified domestic energy and defense-related manufacturing without standard competitive bidding processes.

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Executive Order 13822: Veterans Transition Assistance Program

Executive Order 13822 was signed on January 9, 2018, directing federal agencies to improve transition services for military personnel leaving active duty. The order established requirements for pre-separation counseling, job training coordination, and interagency collaboration to support veterans' transition to civilian employment. The confirmed effect includes expanded access to transition assistance programs and employment resources for separating service members.

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Executive Order 13821: Expediting Broadband Facility Requests in Rural Areas

President Trump signed Executive Order 13821 on January 8, 2018, directing federal agencies to streamline and expedite the process for locating broadband facilities on federal lands and rights-of-way in rural America. The order reduced administrative timelines and requirements for broadband infrastructure deployment on federal property. The confirmed effect was faster permitting for telecommunications companies to install broadband infrastructure in rural areas with federal land involvement.