📦Executive Order 14323
Executive Order 14323 addresses national security threats posed by Brazil, declaring a national emergency and imposing a 40% tariff on certain imports from the country. The order cites violations of free speech and human rights by Brazilian officials and underscores implications for U.S. companies and trade practices.
Learn More🌍Revoking U.S. Global Development Policy
The memorandum from the President revokes Presidential Policy Directive-6 on U.S. Global Development Policy, citing inconsistencies with recent executive actions. It emphasizes a shift in foreign assistance roles and coordination with international organizations, reflecting a new approach to international relations and aid.
Learn More⚖️Executive Order 14316 Expands Suspension of Tariff Rates
Executive Order 14316 addresses trade disparities by extending the suspension of reciprocal tariff rates until August 1, 2025. It outlines the government's authority to modify tariff schedules in response to trading partner actions and emphasizes national security and economic stability concerns due to trade deficits.
Learn More🕊️Executive Order Establishing White House Office for Special Peace Missions
Executive Order 14311 establishes a White House Office for Special Peace Missions aimed at resolving global conflicts. Headed by a Special Envoy for Peace Missions, the office will coordinate with existing departments to advance peace efforts. The order clarifies its implementation aligns with current laws and does not create enforceable rights.
Learn More🌍Notice of International Energy Agency Meetings Impacting Businesses
The Industry Advisory Board (IAB) to the International Energy Agency (IEA) will meet on June 25, 2025, and June 26, 2025, as a hybrid meeting via webinar and in person, in connection with a joint meeting of the IEA's Standing Group on Emergency Questions (SEQ) and the IEA's Standing Group on the Oil Market (SOM) which is scheduled at the same time via webinar and in person.
Learn More🌍Countries Requiring Cooperation With International Boycotts
The Department of the Treasury publishes a list of countries necessitating participation in or cooperation with an international boycott as per the Internal Revenue Code. The identified countries include Iraq, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, and Yemen. This notice provides crucial compliance information for businesses regarding international operations and tax implications.
Learn More🛩️Arms Sales Notification
The DoD is publishing the unclassified text of an arms sales notification.
Learn More🚫U.S. Passport Travel Restrictions to North Korea Extended to 2026
On September 1, 2017, all U.S. passports were declared invalid for travel to, in, or through the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), unless specially validated for such travel. The restriction was extended for one year in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024 and, if not renewed, the restriction is set to expire on August 31, 2025. This notice extends the restriction until August 31, 2026, unless extended or revoked by the Secretary of State.
Learn More🌍Global Magnitsky Act Report and Its Business Implications
This notice contains the text of the report required by the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act.
Learn More💼Analysis of Reciprocal Trade and Tariffs Memorandum for Businesses
This memorandum outlines a new U.S. trade policy aimed at achieving reciprocal trade relationships with foreign partners. It addresses persistent trade deficits, unfair tariffs, and non-reciprocal arrangements that disadvantage American workers and businesses, emphasizing a comprehensive approach to remedy these issues while striving for a balanced international trading system.
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