Trump Action Archive

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• Trump administration paid companies to halt wind energy projects — The Trump administration is paying companies approximately $2 billion to stop wind projects and has cancelled or stalled dozens of other renewable energy products, according to reporting by Catherine Rampell of The Bulwark. This action occurred amid an energy crisis and contributed to higher costs for diesel, fertilizer, and other products, placing additional pressure on farmers already suffering from tariff-related economic damage.
• Corporate bankruptcies reached highest level in more than a decade — Corporate bankruptcies in 2025 reached their highest level in more than a decade, according to reporting by Catherine Rampell of The Bulwark. This economic deterioration occurred as Trump's tariff policies cut into manufacturing jobs and contributed to broader economic instability across multiple sectors.
• Trump's tariffs and deportations caused farm bankruptcies to rise 46 percent — According to Catherine Rampell of The Bulwark, Trump's tariffs, combined with deportations of farm workers and cancellation of foreign food aid programs, led farm bankruptcies to rise 46 percent in 2025 compared to the previous year. Higher costs for diesel, fertilizer, and other products resulting from the Iran war are placing farmers under additional economic pressure, contributing to what Rampell characterized as Trump acting as "an economic serial killer, whacking firms left and right."

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• Nvidia permitted to resume advanced chip sales to China after White House ballroom donations — Multiple wealthy benefactors, including Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, donated to the President's proposed White House ballroom renovation. Weeks after these donations, Nvidia was permitted to resume certain advanced chip sales to China under an arrangement requiring the company to remit 25 percent of such sales revenue to the United States government. No documented proof of quid pro quo exists in the public record, but the timing and sequence raise concerns about pay-to-play arrangements.
• Nvidia permitted to resume advanced chip sales to China under revenue-sharing arrangement — Weeks after Jensen Huang of Nvidia donated to the proposed White House ballroom, the administration permitted Nvidia to resume advanced chip sales to China under an arrangement requiring the company to remit 25% of sales revenue to the U.S. government.

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• DOJ Antitrust Division closes investigation into T-Mobile/UScellular merger without seeking injunction — The Department of Justice Antitrust Division announced on July 10, 2025, that it had closed its investigation into T-Mobile's proposed acquisition of UScellular without seeking an injunction to block the deal. Assistant Attorney General Gail Slater stated that while the investigation raised concerns about wireless market consolidation and spectrum aggregation—noting the "Big 3" carriers control over 90 percent of U.S. mobile subscriptions and 80 percent of spectrum—the Department concluded that potential consumer benefits from network improvements outweighed competitive harms. The statement acknowledged risks to future competition from continued spectrum consolidation but determined enforcement was not warranted in this case.

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• Trump issues executive order establishing national bitcoin stockpile — On March 6, Trump issued an executive order establishing a national stockpile of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. The order was issued the day before Trump's "crypto summit" and has drawn criticism from watchdogs for its economic risks and for benefiting bitcoin holders while exposing U.S. taxpayers to financial risk.
• Trump signed executive order delaying tariffs on Mexico and Canada goods under USMCA — On March 6, 2025, Trump signed an executive order delaying tariffs on goods from Mexico and Canada covered by the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) for one month until April 2. Trump stated the interim period made conditions "much more favorable for our American car manufacturers."
• Trump delays tariffs on Mexico and Canada — President Donald Trump has announced a delay in the implementation of tariffs on Mexico and Canada, specifically affecting the auto industry. This decision comes after initial plans to impose tariffs, which had caused significant concern among businesses and investors. The delay is seen as a temporary relief but adds to the uncertainty surrounding U.S. trade policy.
• Trump imposes tariffs on Canada and Mexico — President Donald Trump has implemented tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico, which are projected to negatively impact the U.S. economy. The tariffs are expected to raise costs for American manufacturers and consumers, leading to a contraction in factory activity and a decline in stock market performance. The tariffs have been criticized for increasing policy uncertainty and potentially leading to economic stagnation or recession.
• Trump signed amendment modifying tariffs on Canadian goods under drug-flow emergency authority — President Trump signed an amendment to Executive Order 14193 (issued February 1, 2025) that modified tariffs imposed on Canadian articles. The amendment exempts goods entered duty-free under NAFTA/USMCA terms from additional ad valorem duties and reduces the tariff on potash from 25 percent to 10 percent. The modifications took effect March 7, 2025. The order invokes the International Emergency Economic Powers Act and the National Emergencies Act as legal authority.
• White House issued amendment to tariff order on Mexican goods, exempting automotive parts and reducing potash duty. — The White House issued a presidential action amending Executive Order 14194 (issued February 1, 2025). The amendment exempts automotive parts and components entered under NAFTA/USMCA terms from additional tariffs on Mexican goods, and reduces the tariff on potash from 25 percent to 10 percent. The modifications take effect March 7, 2025 at 12:01 a.m. EST. The stated rationale is to minimize disruption to U.S. automotive production and employment.
• White House issues fact sheet on tariff adjustments for Canada and Mexico automotive trade — The White House issued a fact sheet announcing adjustments to tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico, effective March 6, 2025. The document states that tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act on March 4 are now tiered: 25% on goods not meeting USMCA rules of origin, 10% on certain energy products and potash from Canada and Mexico outside USMCA preference, and 0% on goods qualifying for USMCA preference. The fact sheet frames the adjustments as protecting the U.S. automotive industry from supply-chain disruption while maintaining border security leverage.
• Trump signs executive order to pause tariffs — President Donald Trump signed an executive order to pause tariffs on USMCA trade from Canada and Mexico until April 2. This decision marks a temporary delay in the imposition of duties on goods from these countries, reversing a previous move to impose sweeping tariffs. The pause is intended to ease tensions and economic impacts amid recent market fluctuations. The executive order reflects Trump's shifting approach to trade policy with key North American partners.
• Trump announces tariff exemptions — President Trump announced exemptions from tariffs on car and truck parts and goods covered by the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement, following concerns about inflation and economic growth. This decision reflects the administration's response to economic pressures and market reactions.