Joint Statement on Framework for a United States–Argentina Agreement on Reciprocal Trade and Investment

President Donald J. Trump and President Javier Milei announce a Framework for an Agreement on Reciprocal Trade and Investment between the United States and Argentina, reaffirming their strategic alliance and shared commitment to free enterprise, private initiative, and open markets. The framework aims to deepen bilateral trade and investment, drive long-term growth, and create a transparent, rules‑based environment for commerce and innovation.

• Tariffs

  • Argentina will grant preferential market access for U.S. exports, including:
  • The U.S., recognizing Argentina’s reform agenda and compliance with supply chain and economic security requirements, will remove reciprocal tariffs on certain unavailable natural resources and non‑patented pharma inputs.
  • The U.S. may take this agreement into account when considering trade actions under Section 232 (national security).
  • Both countries commit to improved market access for beef trade.

• Elimination of Non‑Tariff Barriers

  • Argentina has dismantled many non‑tariff barriers such as restrictive import licensing.
  • Commits to no consular formalities for U.S. exports and will phase out the statistical tax on U.S. goods.

• Standards and Conformity Assessment

  • Argentina aligns with international standards and will:

• Intellectual Property (IP)

  • Argentina has acted against a major regional market for counterfeit goods and will further improve anti‑counterfeiting and anti‑piracy enforcement, including online.
  • Commits to address issues flagged in USTR’s 2025 Special 301 Report:
  • Will work toward aligning IP rules with international standards.

• Agricultural Market Access

  • Argentina:
  • Both countries will address non‑tariff barriers in food and agricultural trade.

• Labor

  • Argentina reaffirms its commitment to internationally recognized labor rights.
  • Will ban imports of goods made with forced or compulsory labor and strengthen labor law enforcement.

• Environment

  • Argentina will:

• Economic Security Alignment

  • Closer cooperation to address non‑market policies and practices of third countries.
  • Work to align approaches on export controls, investment security, duty evasion, and related topics.

• Commercial Opportunities

  • Cooperate to facilitate investment and trade in critical minerals.
  • Work together to stabilize the global soybean trade.

• State‑Owned Enterprises (SOEs) and Subsidies

  • Argentina commits to address distortionary actions by SOEs and industrial subsidies that impact bilateral trade.

• Digital Trade

  • Argentina will:

• The U.S. and Argentina will expeditiously finalize the legal text for signature and complete their domestic procedures so the Agreement can enter into force.
• Implementation and ongoing coordination will occur through

Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Fosters the Future for American Children and Families

President Trump signed an Executive Order to modernize America's foster care system and empower youth transitioning out of foster care with greater tools, resources, and opportunities for lifelong independence and success.

1. Launches "Fostering the Future" Initiative

• Led by First Lady Melania Trump.
• Enhances federal resources and develops public- and private-sector partnerships to expand educational, employment, and mentorship opportunities for youth aging out of foster care.

2. Online "Fostering the Future" Platform

• Connects youth to critical resources.
• Helps build personalized plans for education, housing, career development, and independence.

3. Reallocates Underutilized Federal Funds

• Promotes educational success, career advancement, financial literacy, and self-sufficiency for individuals transitioning out of foster care.

4. Increases Flexibility in Education and Training Vouchers

• Expands support for short-term, career-focused programs.
• Facilitates tax-credit scholarships for foster children.

5. Strengthens Faith-Based Partnerships

• Stops discrimination based on religious beliefs.
• Ensures every qualified person can serve families and children in need.

6. Improves Data Collection and Transparency

• Directs HHS Secretary to update regulations and improve state-level child-welfare data collection, transparency, and publication.

7. Modernizes Child-Welfare Information Systems

• Promotes use of AI-powered tools to improve caregiver recruitment, retention, and child matching.

8. Annual State Performance Scorecard

• Evaluates states on:

• Too many children aging out of foster care face inadequate long-term socioeconomic outcomes.
• Many lack access to stable housing, mentorship, and workforce opportunities.
• Stark statistics for youth aging out of foster care:
• Caseworkers are overburdened, and child-welfare systems rely on outdated technology.
• Some jurisdictions prohibit qualified families from fostering or adopting due to religious beliefs or adherence to biological truth.

First Lady's "Be Best" Initiative

• Launched during President Trump's first term to focus on the social, emotional, and physical health of children.
• Continues to highlight programs dedicated to a better future for the next generation.

Take It Down Act

• Championed by the First Lady within the first 100 days of the second Trump term.
• Provides protections for children from online exploitation.

Working Families Tax Cuts

• Increased access to the Adoption Tax Credit.
• Increased and made permanent the Child Tax Credit.
• Established Trump Accounts for newborns to give the next generation a jump start on saving.

Educational Freedom

• Expanding educational freedom and opportunity for families.
• Returning power over education to parents and communities.

Workforce Modernization

• Replacing the failed "college for all" model with career-focused training that meets the real needs of today's youth.

Key Provisions of the Executive OrderThe Problem: Current Foster Care ChallengesSupporting Children: Trump Administration Track Record

Executive Order: “Fostering the Future for American Children and Families”

Date: November 13, 2025
From: Office of the First Lady, Melania Trump

First Lady Melania Trump led the creation of a new Executive Order aimed at expanding opportunities for young people who have experienced foster care by aligning federal resources with public‑ and private‑sector partnerships. She joined President Trump at the signing ceremony and highlighted this as both an empathetic and strategic effort to modernize the child welfare system.

• Fostering the Future Pledge & Commitments

  • Launches a Fostering the Future program.
  • Invites government, private industry, nonprofits, and universities to commit to new educational and employment pathways for youth aging out of foster care.

• Online Resource and Planning Hub

  • Creates a Fostering the Future online platform.
  • Helps current and former foster youth build customized plans for self-sufficiency by connecting them to key resources.

• Increased Access to Federal Support

  • Expands access to Education and Training Vouchers and federal grants.
  • Supports short, credentialed programs focused on education, workforce advancement, and financial literacy.

• Expanded Educational Opportunities

  • Encourages states to use scholarship programs funded by tax-credited donations for children in foster care.

• HHS / Administration for Children and Families (ACF)

  • Will launch initiatives to keep children safely with their families, reduce unnecessary entries into foster care, and increase available foster homes.
  • Announces a pilot program to donate decommissioned federal laptops to foster youth to bridge the digital divide.

• Treasury & HUD

  • Will host roundtables nationwide to hear directly from youth transitioning out of foster care about financial literacy barriers.
  • Will develop policies and programs to ensure strong financial literacy in the transition process.
  • Plan to release initial findings in Spring 2026.

• Office of Personnel Management (OPM)

  • Creates a pathway for foster youth and former foster youth to obtain federal jobs through Pathways Programs.
  • Will build a dedicated applicant portal, plus a speaker series and professional development to build skills, networks, and readiness for public service.

Private organizations are invited to sign the Fostering the Future Pledge at WhiteHouse.Gov/FosteringTheFuture.

• Started by Melania Trump in 2021 as a Be Best initiative.
• Provides technology-based scholarships to foster youth for colleges and universities across America.
• Designed to help recipients gain knowledge for entry-level jobs and ultimately financial independence.
• Participating universities include Vanderbilt University, University of Miami, Villanova University, Florida International University, and Oral Roberts University, among others.

• She thanks cabinet secretaries, members of Congress, donors, and partner organizations, and gives special thanks to President Trump for prioritizing foster children.
• Emphasizes that too many individuals from the foster care community end up homeless and at risk.
• Explains her 2021 vision: create a platform that gives foster youth the ability to secure entry-level jobs and achieve financial independence.
• Describes Fostering the Future scholarships as providing not just degrees, but a “fundamental foundation of knowledge” that lasts a lifetime.
• Praises partner universities and predicts graduates will become leading executives who contribute to communities through job creation, healthcare access, food security, and other benefits.
• Says the Executive Order is designed to build a comprehensive network linking:
• Calls on leaders, especially in the private sector, to “rise above the ease of inaction” and join the effort.
• Concludes with a forward-looking vision:

Key Provisions of the Executive OrderNew Federal Partner CommitmentsBackground on “Fostering the Future” InitiativeHighlights from the First Lady’s Prepared Remarks

Congressional Bill H.R. 5371 Signed into LawThis law provides continuing funding (a stopgap/CR) for fiscal year 2026 across multiple areas of government—including agriculture, the legislative branch, military construction, and veterans affairs—and extends certain authorities “for other purposes.”

Presidential Message on Victory Day for World War I

President Donald J. Trump commemorates the anniversary of the end of World War I, honoring American service members and framing their victory as a defining moment for liberty and U.S. military power.

1. Significance of World War I Victory

• Describes WWI’s end as securing the “immortal causes of liberty, sovereignty, and human dignity.”
• Calls it one of the most extraordinary displays of U.S. military might in American history.
• Honors every “hero of freedom” who shed blood for civilization’s survival.
• Reaffirms a pledge to “defend the needs, values, and interests of the American people first.”

2. U.S. Entry and Role in the War

• After war began in 1914, Europe descended into chaos and brutal warfare.
• The U.S. entered in 1917 following German submarine attacks:
• Entry of the U.S. triggered a decisive turning point, demonstrating the unrivaled strength of the U.S. Armed Forces.
• Millions of American men left home to halt the Central Powers’ “reign of conquest and oppression.”

3. Armistice and Sacrifice

• Armistice on November 11, 1918 forced tyranny “to its knees,” ending one of history’s deadliest conflicts.
• More than 320,000 Americans suffered casualties.
• States their sacrifices were not in vain—without them, the war would not have been won and the world would look “drastically different.”

4. Impact of the Great War on U.S. Power

• Mentions key battlefields: Verdun, Meuse-Argonne, the Somme, Belleau Wood, Flanders Fields.
• WWI is framed as a turning point for U.S. military strength:

5. “Peace Through Strength” and Modern Policy

• Trump says his Administration is upholding this legacy of “Peace Through Strength.”
• Cites negotiating historic peace agreements, including:
• Presents these actions as helping nations move beyond old conflicts toward “peace, prosperity, and success.”

6. Enduring Message and Commitment

• A century later, America honors the WWI generation whose victory proved:
• As the U.S. approaches 250 years of independence, Americans are called to:

Key Points

Veterans Day, 2025Core Themes

• Gratitude and Honor

  • Veterans’ courage, honor, and dedicated service are described as central to the story of America.
  • For nearly 250 years, veterans’ “unyielding spirit” has carried the Nation through “every trial and triumph.”
  • Veterans Day is framed as a time to recommit to honoring their service and giving them the loyalty, respect, and support they deserve.

• Historical Commitment to Veterans

  • During the American Revolution, the Continental Congress passed the first national veterans’ benefits law.
  • This created a foundational promise: a nation devoted to liberty owes a debt to those who secured it.
  • The proclamation criticizes past politicians for failing veterans on healthcare, housing, and employment, and says that under Trump’s leadership the Federal Government “will no longer betray these heroes.”

• VA Reforms and Policy Actions

  • Cites historic reforms to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and expanded healthcare choice and economic opportunity.
  • Claims:
  • Mentions an Executive Order to create the National Center for Warrior Independence, intended to house up to 6,000 homeless veterans by 2028.
  • Notes the “One Big Beautiful Bill”:

• Recognition of Service and Families

  • Expresses gratitude to:
  • States that under his leadership, America will remain “strong, proud, and free”, and that he will “always have their backs.”

• Legal Basis and Formal Proclamation

  • Cites 5 U.S.C. 6103(a), which sets November 11 as a legal public holiday honoring veterans.
  • Formally proclaims November 11, 2025, as Veterans Day.
  • Encourages:

• Closing Formula

  • Signed and dated “this tenth day of November, in the year of our Lord two thousand twenty-five, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred fiftieth.”

250th Anniversary of the Founding of the United States Marine Corps

President Donald J. Trump issues a proclamation commemorating the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States Marine Corps, honoring its legacy of courage, discipline, and service to the nation.

1. Historical Founding & Legacy

• The Marine Corps was established by the Second Continental Congress on November 10, 1775, during the American Revolution.
• First combat action at Nassau in 1776.
• Marines have been described as "ruthless in battle" and "lethal guardians of liberty and justice."

2. Major Battles & Campaigns

• Battle of New Orleans (with Andrew Jackson)
• World War I – Belleau Wood (earned the nickname "Devil Dogs")
• World War II – Pacific Theater: Guadalcanal, Iwo Jima, Okinawa
• Korea and Vietnam (confronting communism)
• Persian Gulf (upholding self-government)
• Global War on Terror (deserts and mountains)
• Marines also protect U.S. embassies abroad and support federal law enforcement at home.

3. Iwo Jima – A Defining Moment

• February 19, 1945: Marines launched one of the most grueling campaigns in U.S. history.
• Stormed the black sand shores, raised the flag over Mount Suribachi.
• 22 Marines received the Medal of Honor for valor—the most ever awarded for a single battle in American history.
• Set a timeless standard of honor, courage, and commitment.

4. Current Readiness & Investment

• Marines now serve under a "mission-driven Department of War" focused on military readiness.
• Trump's administration is committing over $150 billion to create a "leaner, more lethal force" for the 21st century.
• Investments include shipbuilding, missile defense, and advanced capabilities.
• Trump pledges to "always have the backs of our Marines" and ensure they can exercise their "legendary, indomitable warrior spirit."

5. Marine Corps Motto & Values

• "Semper Fidelis" (Always Faithful)
• Reflects the enduring strength of the Corps and the greatness of the nation they defend—"one Nation, under God, steadfast, and forever free."
• Reference to the Marine Corps Hymn: "From the halls of Montezuma to the shores of Tripoli."

6. Official Proclamation

• Trump proclaims November 10, 2025 as a day to commemorate the 250th anniversary.
• Calls on government officials to display the U.S. flag over government buildings.
• Encourages all Americans to display the flag and hold ceremonies to express gratitude and respect for the Marine Corps' heritage.

Closing Formula:

• Dated "this tenth day of November, in the year of our Lord two thousand twenty-five, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred fiftieth."

Key Points

NEW DATA: Lower Prices, Bigger Paychecks

The article claims that President Donald J. Trump’s economic agenda is delivering tangible benefits for American families, citing new data from DoorDash’s State of Local Commerce report. It argues that inflation is easing, prices are starting to fall, and wages are rising.

1. Inflation has been “tamed.”

• The Breakfast Basics Index (3 eggs, a glass of milk, a bagel, and an avocado)
• The Everyday Essentials Index (toothpaste, shampoo, toilet paper, laundry detergent, pain medicine, diapers)

2. Some consumer prices are actually declining.
Over the last year, prices declined for:

• Food items: cheese, cereals & bars, fresh fruits, frozen meals, packaged meals, condiments
• Household/consumer goods: batteries, computers & accessories, phones & accessories
• Health & personal care: medicines, oral care, vitamins & supplements
• Lifestyle: outdoor products, toys & games

3. Wages are outpacing certain price increases.

• Nationally, wage growth is outpacing restaurant price increases.
• This is also true at the city level in about half of the cities studied.

4. Local economies show resilience.

• 56% of consumers say they’ve seen fewer business closures in their communities over the past year.
• Overall food spending is up nearly 5% versus last year, faster than price increases, suggesting consumers are buying more from local businesses.

The piece frames these data points as evidence that Trump’s policies are:

• Lowering costs at “breakfast tables and store shelves”
• Supporting wage growth
• Strengthening local economies as part of an effort to “Make America Affordable Again.”

Key Points

Trump Administration Cracks Down on Foreign-Owned Meat Packing Cartels

President Donald J. Trump directed the Department of Justice to open an investigation into the nation’s largest meat packing companies for potential collusion, price fixing, and price manipulation.

• Focus of the Investigation

  • Targets the foreign-dominated conglomerates that control much of America’s meat supply.
  • Goal is to determine whether these firms coordinated prices or restricted capacity in violation of antitrust laws.

• Impact on Farmers and Consumers

  • A small group of giant meat packers has allegedly:
  • This behavior is portrayed as harming farmers, ranchers, and working families and threatening food security.

• Market Concentration

  • The “Big Four” meat packers:
  • Two of these companies, including the largest meat packer in the world, are foreign-owned or heavily foreign-controlled.
  • Concentration rose sharply from the 1980s to the mid-1990s and has grown further since.

• Alleged Effects of Monopoly Power

  • Lower payments to ranchers
  • Reduced herd sizes
  • Higher consumer prices
  • Greater vulnerability in America’s food supply chain

• Political Message

  • The action is framed as Trump “protecting American consumers” and standing with American farmers and ranchers.
  • The article closes with: “President Trump will ALWAYS have the backs of our Great American Farmers.”

Main Points

ANTI-COMMUNISM WEEK, 2025 – Presidential Proclamation

President Donald J. Trump proclaims the week of November 2–8, 2025 as Anti-Communism Week, calling Americans to remember the victims of communism and to reaffirm the nation’s commitment to liberty.

• Condemnation of Communism

  • Communism is described as one of history’s most destructive ideologies, responsible for more than 100 million deaths worldwide.
  • It is portrayed as a system that erases faith, suppresses freedom, destroys prosperity, and violates God-given rights and human dignity.
  • The proclamation states that communism’s history is “written in blood and sorrow” and equates it with servitude.

• Warning Against Modern Forms

  • Trump argues that, even after the Cold War, forms of tyranny persist.
  • He warns that “new voices” are repeating old communist ideas, now dressed up as “social justice” or “democratic socialism.”
  • These movements are described as pushing people to trade freedom and prosperity for government control—something America “rejects.”

• Affirmation of American Principles

  • The United States is reaffirmed as a nation founded on the eternal truths of liberty and opportunity as birthrights of every person.
  • No ideology, foreign or domestic, is said to be able to extinguish these rights.

• Purpose of Anti-Communism Week

  • To honor the victims of communist oppression.
  • To stand united in defense of the values of a free people.
  • To ensure that communism and any system denying life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness are consigned to the “ash heap of history.”

• Formal Proclamation

  • Trump, acting under his constitutional and legal authority, officially proclaims November 2–8, 2025 as Anti-Communism Week.
  • The proclamation closes with the traditional “IN WITNESS WHEREOF” formula, dating it “in the year of our Lord two thousand twenty-five, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred fiftieth.”

Core Themes

Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Secures Major Settlement with Cornell University

President Donald J. Trump’s administration reached a historic settlement with Cornell University aimed at restoring accountability, combating discrimination, and reinforcing merit-based standards in higher education.

• Civil Rights Compliance & Data Access

  • Cornell agrees to comply with federal civil rights laws and end any unlawful racial discrimination in admissions and university programs.
  • The university must provide the federal government access to all relevant data so regulators can verify compliance with merit-based admissions.

• Financial Penalties & Investments

  • Cornell will pay a $30 million penalty to the United States over three years.
  • It will also invest $30 million in research programs that directly benefit U.S. farmers, also over three years.

• Campus Climate & Anti-Semitism

  • Cornell must conduct annual campus climate surveys to ensure Jewish students are safe and that anti-Semitism is addressed.

• Grants & Investigations

  • The settlement reinstates all federal grants to Cornell and restores eligibility for future grants and awards.
  • It closes pending Title VI and Title IX investigations into Cornell.
  • Title VII investigations (employment discrimination) remain open and are not covered by this agreement.

• Ongoing Oversight

  • Cornell’s president must certify quarterly, under penalty of perjury, that the university is in full compliance with the agreement and civil rights laws.
  • Cornell will use the DOJ’s July 2025 guidance on unlawful discrimination as a training resource for faculty and staff.

• Broader Context in Higher Education

  • The Trump Administration acted after public outcry and investigations into Cornell’s alleged discrimination, including:
  • The settlement is framed as a move to protect students, uphold fairness, and enforce merit-based standards.

• Part of a Larger Crackdown on Elite Universities

  • The Administration has similarly challenged Harvard, Columbia, Brown, Cornell, and others for alleged discrimination and failure to protect students from violent anti-Semitism.
  • It negotiated a resolution with the University of Pennsylvania to keep men out of women’s sports and restore women’s trophies and records.
  • Trump previously secured a $200+ million settlement with Columbia and a $50 million settlement with Brown, presented as major wins for accountability in academia.

Key Points

Democrats Are to Blame for Airport Chaos (Nov 7, 2025)

• Claim: The White House article blames a 38-day government shutdown on Democrats, arguing it has triggered FAA safety-related flight reductions and widespread holiday travel disruptions.
• Framing: Portrays the shutdown as “hostage-taking” harming Americans needing medical travel or returning home for Thanksgiving.
• Evidence cited: A series of traveler quotes from major airports (Las Vegas, Atlanta, Detroit, Washington D.C., Phoenix, Minneapolis–St. Paul, Newark, Denver) expressing fear, frustration, and urgency, paired with references to each state’s Democratic senators repeatedly voting to extend the shutdown.

First Lady Melania Trump Named “Patriot of the Year” (Nov 7, 2025)

• Award: Fox Nation honored the First Lady as “Patriot of the Year” for dedication to American values.
• Speech themes: Celebrate ambition and original thinking; innovation as patriotism; risk, reinvention, and individual creativity drive the common good. Highlighted her new film “Melania” and its collaborative impact.
• Call to action: Americans should “celebrate ambition and scale imagination” to build a more advanced and prosperous society.
• Second-term initiatives highlighted:

Nomination Sent to the Senate (Nov 6, 2025)

• Jared Isaacman (Pennsylvania) nominated to be Administrator of NASA, succeeding Bill Nelson (resigned).

MFN Drug Pricing Fact Sheet (Nov 6, 2025)

• MFN agreements: White House announces deals with Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk to align U.S. prices with lowest peer-nation levels via TrumpRx.
• Big GLP‑1 price cuts:
• Medicare/Medicaid:
• Other drugs (TrumpRx pricing):
• Additional terms: MFN pricing guaranteed on all new medicines from Lilly/Novo; repatriation of increased foreign revenue; MFN access for every state Medicaid program.
• U.S. manufacturing: Novo Nordisk +$10B (incl. U.S. Wegovy tablet production if approved); Eli Lilly ≥$27B in new U.S. investments.
• Rationale: Addresses obesity (CDC adult prevalence ~40%) and chronic disease; argues Americans pay >3× OECD brand-name prices and shoulder ~75% of global pharma profits.
• Timeline of actions: EO on MFN pricing (May 12, 2025); manufacturer letters (Jul 31, 2025); five pricing deals announced since Sep 30, 2025.

Americans Are Paying Less This Thanksgiving (Nov 6, 2025)

• Overall: White House says the classic Thanksgiving feast is ~3% cheaper vs. last year, citing a new report.
• Item-level declines: Dinner rolls down 22%; frozen vegetables down 15%; turkeys, stuffing, gravy mix, fresh cranberries, and pumpkin pies also cheaper.
• Retailer deals:

Nominations Sent to the Senate (Nov 5, 2025)

• Daniel E. Burrows (Colorado) — Assistant Attorney General, replacing Aaron Reitz (resigned).
• Stevan Pearce (New Mexico) — Director, Bureau of Land Management, replacing Tracy Stone-Manning (resigned).
• Douglas Weaver (Maryland) — Member, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, for the remainder of the term ending June 30, 2026, replacing Annie Caputo.

Presidential Message on National Lung Cancer Awareness Month (Nov 5, 2025)

• Purpose: Reaffirm support for Americans affected by lung cancer and commit to reducing its toll.
• Burden highlighted: Nearly 1 in 5 cancer deaths; ~124,000 U.S. deaths this year; ~226,000 new diagnoses.
• Key themes:
• Closing tone: Solidarity with patients and families; pledge that no one faces the struggle alone; aim for a healthier, stronger, more hopeful future.

“Promises Made, Promises Kept — One Year Later” (Nov 5, 2025)

• Framing: A year after re-election and ~10 months into the second term, the White House lists “promise made / promise kept” items across policy domains.
• Border and immigration: Claims historic lows in illegal crossings after “closing the border,” reinstating Remain in Mexico, resuming wall construction, ending catch‑and‑release, record deportations, and a repurposed migrant app. Highlights locating thousands of missing migrant children and signing the Laken Riley Act.
• Crime and public safety: Focus on cartel sanctions, dismantling smuggling networks, pressure on “sanctuary” jurisdictions, DOJ pursuit of death penalty in certain cases, and federal actions aimed at lowering violent crime.
• Economy and affordability: Notes moderating inflation, falling gas prices, strong job numbers, stock market records, and blue‑collar wage gains.
• Taxes: Describes a large tax package for working/middle‑class Americans (e.g., no tax on tips, overtime, Social Security) and relief for small businesses and farmers.
• Energy: “Drill, baby, drill” posture—more permits, ANWR/offshore access, pipeline expansion, end of EV mandate and some climate programs; declares an energy emergency to accelerate supply.
• Trade and tariffs: Uses tariffs as leverage; details reciprocal tariff shifts with China and other deals; targets fentanyl supply chain via tariff measures; claims trade pacts with multiple partners and increased tariff revenue.
• Manufacturing: Asserts onshoring, major investment announcements, and jobs growth tied to tariffs and “America First” industrial policy.
• Defense and foreign policy: Proposes a “Golden Dome” missile defense concept; claims NATO allies agreed to higher defense spending; cites diplomatic successes in several conflicts.
• Government and regulation: Moves to shrink bureaucracy, restore merit‑based hiring, roll back DEI programs, accelerate deregulation (targeting 10:1 cuts), and limit funding for certain climate initiatives.
• Education and social policy: Initiatives to close the Department of Education, defund CRT and “gender ideology,” restrict youth gender procedures, and policies affecting women’s sports participation rules.
• Civil liberties and elections: Executive actions framed as bolstering free speech, religious liberty, Second Amendment, and “election integrity” (citizenship verification, paper records).
• Technology and crypto: AI Action Plan to secure U.S. leadership; GENIUS Act for stablecoins/digital assets.
• Transparency and unity: Emphasizes frequent press engagement, release of historical records, and a message that successes are “uniting” the country.

Modifying Reciprocal Tariff Rates Consistent with the U.S.–PRC Trade Arrangement (Executive Order, Nov 4, 2025)

• Purpose: Implements a U.S.–China economic and trade arrangement by continuing the suspension of heightened reciprocal tariffs on PRC imports.
• Background EOs:
• Kuala Lumpur Joint Arrangement (post Oct 30, 2025 meeting with President Xi):
• Determination: Arrangement expected to reduce the U.S. trade deficit, secure access to critical materials, and strengthen U.S. agriculture and the manufacturing/defense industrial base.
• Implementation (HTSUS):
• Oversight and authority:
• Boilerplate: Severability; no impairment of existing authorities or OMB functions; subject to law/appropriations; no private rights created; publication costs borne by USTR.