Active
TERM 1
February 25, 2025 · 414 days ago
💰 Economy
President Trump signed Executive Order 14220 on February 25, 2025, directing an investigation into copper imports under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962. The order requires the Department of Commerce to assess whether copper imports threaten national security and report findings within 60 days. Depending on findings, the order could lead to tariffs, quotas, or restrictions on copper imports, affecting prices and availability of copper for manufacturers, construction, and consumers.
In the Courts
TERM 1
August 6, 2020 · 2,078 days ago
🌐 Foreign Policy
President Trump signed Executive Order 13942 on August 6, 2020, directing the Secretary of Commerce to take action regarding TikTok and addressing what the order characterized as a national emergency in information and communications technology supply chains. The order required the Secretary of Commerce to issue regulations addressing transactions involving TikTok. The confirmed direct effect was that it initiated a regulatory process that led to potential restrictions on TikTok's operations in the United States, though implementation and legal challenges delayed any immediate operational changes.
In the Courts
TERM 1
August 6, 2020 · 2,078 days ago
🌐 Foreign Policy
President Trump signed Executive Order 13943 on August 6, 2020, declaring a national emergency regarding information and communications technology and services supply chain threats, specifically targeting WeChat. The order prohibited transactions with WeChat and required the Secretary of Commerce to identify other ICT services posing national security risks within 45 days. The order's implementation was blocked by federal courts before the effective date, preventing the WeChat transaction ban from taking effect.
In the Courts
TERM 1
July 21, 2020 · 2,094 days ago
🗽 Immigration
President Trump signed Memorandum 2020-16216 on July 21, 2020, directing the Secretary of Commerce to exclude persons not in lawful status from the apportionment base used to allocate House of Representatives seats among states following the 2020 Census. The memorandum instructed the Commerce Department to provide two apportionment counts: one including all persons counted in the census, and one excluding those determined to be in the country illegally. The practical effect on Americans depended on the memorandum's implementation and legal validity, which faced immediate legal challenges.
Active
TERM 1
June 29, 2020 · 2,116 days ago
💰 Economy
On June 29, 2020, President Trump signed Proclamation 10448 under authority of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement Implementation Act. The proclamation authorized the President to take certain actions regarding tariffs, trade remedies, and implementation of USMCA provisions. The confirmed direct impact included potential modifications to tariff schedules and trade enforcement mechanisms affecting imported goods and cross-border commerce.
Active
TERM 1
May 7, 2020 · 2,169 days ago
💰 Economy
President Trump signed Executive Order 13921 on May 7, 2020, directing federal agencies to expand aquaculture production and reduce regulatory barriers for domestic seafood industries. The order tasked the Department of Commerce and other agencies to streamline permitting processes for fish farming operations and increase market access for American seafood products. The confirmed direct effect was the initiation of federal review processes to accelerate aquaculture facility approvals and modify existing environmental review timelines for seafood operations.
Active
TERM 1
January 31, 2020 · 2,266 days ago
💰 Economy
Executive Order 13904 was signed on January 31, 2020, directing federal agencies to establish standards and enforcement mechanisms for e-commerce transactions involving U.S. consumers, businesses, and government supply chains. The order addresses intellectual property protection and product safety in online commerce. Direct impacts include new federal coordination on e-commerce regulation and potential changes to how federal agencies vet online sellers and products.
✓ Restored
TERM 1
July 11, 2019 · 2,470 days ago
🗳️ Democracy
On July 11, 2019, President Trump signed Executive Order 13880, directing the Secretary of Commerce to include a citizenship status question on the 2020 decennial census. The order required the Census Bureau to collect citizenship information as part of the standard census questionnaire. The order faced immediate legal challenges and was blocked by federal courts before implementation; the 2020 census proceeded without a citizenship question.
Partially Undone
TERM 1
May 15, 2019 · 2,527 days ago
💰 Economy
President Trump signed Executive Order 13873 on May 15, 2019, authorizing the Secretary of Commerce to prohibit transactions involving information and communications technology or services deemed to pose national security risks. The order empowered the executive branch to restrict or ban the sale and use of foreign-made telecommunications equipment and software in the United States. Confirmed effects included investigations into Chinese technology companies and their U.S. operations, leading to restrictions on certain device imports and service providers.
Active
TERM 1
March 12, 2019 · 2,591 days ago
🌐 Foreign Policy
On March 12, 2019, the Trump administration signed Notice 2019-04872 continuing the national emergency with respect to Iran that had been originally declared in 1995. The continuation renews emergency powers allowing the president to impose sanctions and restrict Iranian economic activity without congressional approval. The declaration directly affects Americans' ability to conduct business with Iran, restricts Iranian assets in U.S. financial institutions, and expands executive authority over foreign commerce.