✓ Restored
TERM 1
March 23, 2018 · 3,051 days ago
✊ Civil Rights
On March 23, 2018, President Trump signed a memorandum directing the Secretary of Defense to develop a policy prohibiting transgender individuals from serving in the U.S. military. The directive reversed the Obama administration's 2016 policy that permitted transgender service members to serve openly. The memorandum required the military to return to a policy denying service to transgender individuals, effective implementation began in April 2019.
Partially Undone
TERM 1
March 22, 2018 · 3,052 days ago
💰 Economy
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.
Active
TERM 1
March 22, 2018 · 3,052 days ago
💰 Economy
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.
Active
TERM 1
March 22, 2018 · 3,052 days ago
💰 Economy
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.
Active
TERM 1
March 19, 2018 · 3,055 days ago
🌐 Foreign Policy
President Trump signed Executive Order 13827 on March 19, 2018, imposing additional sanctions on Venezuela. The order prohibited U.S. persons and entities from purchasing, trading, or financing Venezuelan government bonds and specified gold transactions. The order directly affected American financial institutions and individuals engaged in Venezuelan financial markets by restricting their transaction options.
Expired
TERM 1
March 16, 2018 · 3,058 days ago
📚 Education
President Trump signed Proclamation 2018-05878 on March 16, 2018, designating the week of March 18-24, 2018 as National Vocational-Technical Education Week. The proclamation encourages recognition of vocational and technical education programs and their role in workforce development. The proclamation has no regulatory effect on Americans but serves as a symbolic recognition of career and technical education.
Active
TERM 1
March 12, 2018 · 3,062 days ago
🌐 Foreign Policy
On March 12, 2018, the Trump administration issued Notice 2018-05340 continuing the national emergency with respect to Iran that was originally declared in 1995. The continuation extends the emergency declaration, which authorizes the President to maintain economic sanctions and other restrictions on Iran without Congressional approval. The declaration directly affects Americans through ongoing restrictions on trade with Iran, sanctions on Iranian entities, and related economic measures.
Active
TERM 1
March 12, 2018 · 3,062 days ago
💰 Economy
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.
Partially Undone
TERM 1
March 8, 2018 · 3,066 days ago
💰 Economy
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.
Partially Undone
TERM 1
March 8, 2018 · 3,066 days ago
💰 Economy
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.