Trade Directives
Removing Barriers to American Leadership in Artificial Intelligence
Published: Thu 23rd Jan 2025
The Presidential Action, dated January 23, 2025, seeks to advance U.S. leadership in artificial intelligence by revoking previous directives that were barriers to innovation.
It establishes policies prioritizing AI development free from bias, mandates an action plan within 180 days, and outlines immediate review and amendments to prior orders and regulations to align with the new policy goals.
Designation Of Ansar Allah as a Foreign Terrorist Organization
Published: Wed 22nd Jan 2025
The Presidential order initiates the process to consider designating Ansar Allah (Houthis) as a Foreign Terrorist Organization.
This decision is based on their threats to U.S. personnel, regional partners, and global maritime trade.
The order outlines steps for reporting, designation actions, and reviews of U.S. aid associated entities in Yemen.