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Proc 99022019-05-31Trump

To Modify the List of Beneficiary Developing Countries Under the Trade Act of 1974

This proclamation terminates India's designation as a beneficiary developing country under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), effective June 5, 2019, citing India's failure to provide equitable and reasonable access to its markets. It also removes India's exemption from safeguard measures on crystalline silicon photovoltaic products and large residential washers, and modifies the Harmonized Tariff Schedule accordingly.

Memo2019-05-24Trump

Delegation of Function Under the Hizballah International Financing Prevention Act of 2015, as Amended

This memorandum delegates to the Secretary of the Treasury, in consultation with the Secretary of State, the President's authority under Section 102(d) of the Hizballah International Financing Prevention Act of 2015 (as amended in 2018). The delegated function must be exercised through the National Security Presidential Memorandum-4 interagency process.

Memo2019-05-24Trump

Revisions to the 2017 Unified Command Plan

The President, acting as Commander in Chief, approved and directed implementation of revisions to the 2017 Unified Command Plan, which governs the organization of U.S. combatant commands. The Secretary of Defense is directed to notify Congress of these changes and to publish the memorandum in the Federal Register.

Memo2019-05-24Trump

Delegation of Functions and Authorities Under the Nicaragua Human Rights and Anticorruption Act of 2018

This memorandum delegates presidential authorities under the Nicaragua Human Rights and Anticorruption Act of 2018 to the Secretaries of Treasury and State. The Secretary of Treasury receives authority to make determinations and impose certain sanctions, while the Secretary of State receives authority to impose other sanctions and handle visa-related measures, with required consultation between the two departments.

Memo2019-05-24Trump

Delegation of Functions and Authorities Under the Sanctioning the Use of Civilians as Defenseless Shields Act

This memorandum delegates presidential authorities under the Sanctioning the Use of Civilians as Defenseless Shields Act (Public Law 115-348) to the Secretary of State and Secretary of the Treasury. The Secretary of State receives section 3(g) authorities, while the Secretary of the Treasury receives sections 3(a), 3(b), 3(c), 3(d)(1), and 3(h) authorities in consultation with the Secretary of State.

Memo 135262019-05-23Trump

Agency Cooperation With Attorney General's Review of Intelligence Activities Relating to the 2016 Presidential Campaigns

This memorandum directs intelligence community heads and relevant cabinet secretaries to fully cooperate with Attorney General William Barr's review of intelligence activities related to the 2016 presidential campaigns. It grants the Attorney General personal, non-delegable authority to declassify or downgrade classified information related to that review, notwithstanding normal classification procedures under Executive Order 13526.

Notice 133032019-05-20Trump

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Stabilization of Iraq

President Trump extended for one year the national emergency declared by President Bush in 2003 regarding Iraq's stabilization, citing ongoing threats to U.S. national security and foreign policy. The continuation relies on Executive Order 13303 and subsequent modifications through EO 13315, 13350, 13364, 13438, and 13668.

Proc 98932019-05-19Trump

Adjusting Imports of Aluminum Into the United States

This proclamation removes the 10 percent aluminum tariff on Canada and Mexico starting May 20, 2019, following negotiated alternative measures to prevent unfair trade practices and import surges. The tariff remains in place for other countries. The Harmonized Tariff Schedule is amended to reflect these exclusions.

Proc 98942019-05-19Trump

Adjusting Imports of Steel Into the United States

This proclamation lifts the 25% steel tariff on Canada and Mexico effective May 20, 2019, following negotiated agreements to prevent unfair trade practices and import surges. It amends Proclamation 9705 to exclude these countries while maintaining the tariff on other countries, and makes technical updates to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.

Proc 98882019-05-17Trump

Adjusting Imports of Automobiles and Automobile Parts Into the United States

This proclamation declares that imports of automobiles and certain automobile parts threaten U.S. national security under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962. It directs the U.S. Trade Representative to negotiate agreements with the European Union, Japan, and other countries to address this threat, with a progress report due in 180 days, while keeping tariffs in reserve if negotiations fail.

Proc 98862019-05-16Trump

Adjusting Imports of Steel Into the United States

This proclamation reduces the steel tariff on Turkey from 50 percent to 25 percent, effective May 21, 2019, aligning it with the rate applied to most other countries. The reduction follows significant declines in Turkish steel imports and improved domestic steel industry capacity utilization. The 25 percent tariff on steel imports from most countries remains in place.

Proc 98872019-05-16Trump

To Modify the List of Beneficiary Developing Countries Under the Trade Act of 1974

This proclamation terminates Turkey's designation as a beneficiary developing country under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), effective May 17, 2019. It also removes Turkey's exemption from safeguard measures on crystalline silicon photovoltaic products and large residential washers, and modifies the Harmonized Tariff Schedule accordingly.

EO 138732019-05-15Trump

Securing the Information and Communications Technology and Services Supply Chain

This executive order declares a national emergency to block U.S. transactions involving information and communications technology from foreign adversaries when the Commerce Secretary determines they pose undue risks to national security, critical infrastructure, or the digital economy. It delegates broad authority to Commerce to prohibit or mitigate such transactions and requires intelligence and security assessments on foreign technology threats.

Notice 136112019-05-13Trump

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Yemen

This notice extends for one year the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13611 regarding threats to Yemen's peace, security, and stability posed by certain former Yemeni government officials. The continuation is authorized under section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act, which requires annual renewal to keep the emergency in effect beyond its anniversary date.

EO 138722019-05-13Trump

Economic Empowerment of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders

This executive order establishes the President's Advisory Commission on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders within the Department of Commerce and creates the White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders as a federal interagency working group. Both entities are tasked with broadening AAPI access to economic resources and opportunities, including business development, federal procurement, workforce advancement, and trade with the Asia-Pacific region, while also advancing data collection and research on AAPI populations.

Notice 133382019-05-08Trump

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Actions of the Government of Syria

This notice extends for one year the national emergency declared in 2004 regarding Syria, maintaining sanctions and export restrictions under Executive Order 13338 and subsequent orders. The continuation cites ongoing Syrian government support for terrorism, chemical weapons use, repression of civilians, and regional destabilization as justifications.

Notice 136672019-05-08Trump

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Central African Republic

President Trump continued for one year the national emergency first declared by President Obama in May 2014 regarding the Central African Republic, citing ongoing threats from violence, atrocities, and child soldier recruitment. The continuation is required under the National Emergencies Act and extends the emergency beyond its May 12, 2019 expiration date.

Proc 98802019-05-08Trump

Addressing Mass Migration Through the Southern Border of the United States

This proclamation extends for 90 days the suspension and limitation on entry of aliens across the U.S.-Mexico southern border, originally established in November 2018. The extension is tied to two conditions: relief from court injunctions blocking an asylum rule, or a Mexico agreement permitting removal of aliens under INA provisions. It also directs continued diplomatic consultations with Mexico and requires a joint recommendation from three Cabinet secretaries within 75 days of injunction relief.

EO 138712019-05-08Trump

Imposing Sanctions With Respect to the Iron, Steel, Aluminum, and Copper Sectors of Iran

This executive order imposes blocking sanctions on persons operating in or transacting with Iran's iron, steel, aluminum, and copper sectors, and authorizes secondary sanctions on foreign financial institutions facilitating such trade. It also suspends U.S. entry for designated persons, building on the national emergency first declared in 1995.

EO 138702019-05-02Trump

America's Cybersecurity Workforce

This executive order establishes programs to grow and strengthen the federal and national cybersecurity workforce through rotational assignments, skills assessments, competitions, and education awards. It mandates adoption of the NICE Framework for cybersecurity skills standards across government contracts and encourages its voluntary use in private-sector and academic training. The order also creates reporting mechanisms and deadlines for multiple agencies to assess workforce gaps and implement workforce development initiatives.

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