Tag: economy
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Executive Order Analysis: Modifying Reciprocal Tariff Rates to Reflect Discussions with the People’s Republic of China (May 12, 2025)
Introduction On May 12, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order titled “Modifying Reciprocal Tariff Rates to Reflect Discussions with the People’s Republic of China,” invoking his authority under the Constitution, the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), the National Emergencies Act, the Trade Act of 1974, and other statutes. The order modifies…
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Executive Order Analysis: Regulating Imports with a Reciprocal Tariff to Rectify Trade Practices that Contribute to Large and Persistent Annual United States Goods Trade Deficits
Introduction On April 2, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed the Executive Order titled “Regulating Imports with a Reciprocal Tariff to Rectify Trade Practices that Contribute to Large and Persistent Annual United States Goods Trade Deficits.” This order declares a national emergency, citing large and persistent U.S. goods trade deficits as an “unusual and extraordinary…
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Executive Order Analysis: Establishing the United States Investment Accelerator
Introduction On March 31, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order establishing the United States Investment Accelerator, a new federal initiative designed to streamline and accelerate private sector investment in critical American industries. The order creates a coordinated, government-wide approach to attract both domestic and foreign direct investment, with particular focus on semiconductor manufacturing,…