⚖️Federal Executive Boards Eliminated
As directed by the Executive Order "Commencing the Reduction of the Federal Bureaucracy" issued on February 19, 2025, the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) removes the implementing regulations for the Federal Executive Boards.
Learn More📦Amendment to Import Duties on Canadian Products Effective March 2025
In order to effectuate the President's Executive Order 14193, "Imposing Duties to Address the Flow of Illicit Drugs Across Our Northern Border," as amended by Executive Order 14197, "Progress on the Situation at Our Northern Border", and subsequently amended by Executive Order 14226, "Amendment to Duties to Address the Flow of Illicit Drugs Across Our Northern Border", which imposed specified rates of duty on imports of articles that are products of Canada, and further amended by the President's March 6, 2025 Executive order "Amendment to Duties to Address the Flow of Illicit Drugs Across Our Northern Border," the Secretary of Homeland Security has determined that appropriate action is needed to modify the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) as set out in the Annex to this notice.
Learn More📦Additional Duties on Mexican Imports Effective March 2025
In order to effectuate the President's Executive Order 14194, "Imposing Duties to Address the Situation At Our Southern Border," as amended by Executive Order 14198, "Progress on the Situation at Our Southern Border," and subsequently amended by the President's March 2, 2025 Executive Order "Amendment to Duties to Address the Situation At Our Southern Border," which imposed specified rates of duty on imports of articles that are products of Mexico, the Secretary of Homeland Security has determined that appropriate action is needed to modify the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) as set out in the Annex to this notice.
Learn More📜Impact of New CBA Regulations for Businesses and Federal Agencies
This memorandum from the President addresses the limitations on collective bargaining agreements finalized in the last month of a prior administration. It establishes policies to prevent last-minute agreements that might hinder the effectiveness and authority of the incoming administration, promoting a more efficient management of executive branch operations.
Learn More🇺🇸Gulf of America Day Proclamation by the President
President Donald J. Trump proclaims February 9, 2025, as the inaugural Gulf of America Day, marking the renaming of the Gulf of Mexico to honor American heritage. This proclamation emphasizes national pride and calls for a collective observance of the occasion through ceremonies and programs.
Learn More❌Revocation of Executive Orders on COVID-19 Regulations
Executive Order 14174 revokes prior orders related to COVID-19 safety protocols for federal contractors and vaccination requirements for federal employees. It clarifies that the revocation does not impair existing authorities or create enforceable rights against the U.S. government, emphasizing compliance with applicable law and budgetary constraints in its implementation.
Learn More🏛️Regulatory Freeze Memorandum
The memorandum orders a freeze on regulatory actions, requiring reviews and approvals of rules by newly appointed agency heads. It emphasizes compliance with existing Executive Orders and highlights the need for a careful review process for any pending regulations, ultimately impacting the operational landscape for businesses.
Learn More🛡️New Regulations to Secure Connected Vehicle Supply
This final rule, published by the Department of Commerce's (Department) Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), sets forth regulations and procedures to address undue or unacceptable risks to national security and U.S. persons posed by classes of transactions involving information and communications technology and services (ICTS) that are designed, developed, manufactured, or supplied by persons owned by, controlled by, or subject to the jurisdiction or direction of certain foreign adversaries and that are integral to connected vehicles as defined herein.
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