President Trump issued an executive order amending reciprocal tariffs and increasing duties on low-value imports from China.

This action, justified as a response to China's retaliatory tariffs imposed on US exports following the implementation of Executive Order 14257, modifies the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) to increase tariffs from 34% to 84% on specified goods.

Additionally, the order increases the ad valorem rate of duty and per-item duty on certain goods to prevent tariff circumvention.

President Donald J. Trump proclaimed April 9, 2025, as National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day.

The proclamation honors the sacrifices of American service members who were prisoners of war, emphasizing the importance of caring for veterans and expressing the nation's gratitude for their service. It also includes remarks regarding the president's commitment to ending veteran homelessness and restoring peace through strength.

President Trump's proclamation designates April 6-12, 2025, as National Crime Victims' Rights Week.

The proclamation emphasizes the need to support crime victims while criticizing previous administrations' policies as contributing to rising crime rates and illegal immigration.

It calls for stronger law enforcement and tougher sentencing for repeat offenders, along with enhancing legal protections for officers.

The President pledges continued commitment to building a safer nation.

This presidential memorandum orders federal agencies to swiftly repeal regulations deemed unlawful, based on recent Supreme Court rulings.

Agencies must complete a 60-day review, then repeal unlawful regulations using the Administrative Procedure Act's 'good cause' exception, justifying any exceptions.

A 30-day report on the review's findings is also required.

This executive order initiates a comprehensive review of federal regulations to identify and eliminate those deemed anti-competitive. The process involves agencies reviewing their rules, submitting recommendations to the FTC and Attorney General, and soliciting public input.

The goal is to promote economic growth, competition, and innovation by reducing barriers to entry for new businesses.

This presidential order mandates a review of energy-related regulations within specific federal agencies.

The order aims to streamline the regulatory process by instituting 'sunset' provisions, requiring periodic review and potential removal of existing regulations.

This initiative seeks to stimulate innovation and economic growth within the energy sector by reducing regulatory burdens deemed excessive or outdated, ultimately promoting what the order characterizes as needed economic progress.

This executive order directs federal agencies to review and identify regulations that hinder competition, entrepreneurship, and innovation.

The order initiates a process for potentially rescinding or modifying these regulations, aiming to revitalize the American economy by removing anti-competitive barriers to market entry.

The process involves inter-agency cooperation, public input, and consideration of the impact on various aspects of the free market.

This Presidential Action orders a comprehensive reform of the US foreign defense sales system to improve speed, accountability, and transparency.

The plan aims to streamline decision-making, reduce regulatory burdens, increase government-industry collaboration, and improve partner financing.

Key actions include developing priority partner and end-item lists, updating congressional notification processes, and creating a single electronic tracking system.

The goal is to strengthen alliances, revitalize the domestic defense industrial base, and reduce costs for both the US and its partners.