WASHINGTON, April 3 -- President Trump issued the following executive order on April 2, 2025: * * * Further Amendment to Duties Addressing the Synthetic Opioid Supply Chain in the People's Republic of China as Applied to Low-Value Imports By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) (IEEPA), the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.), se more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- President Trump issued the following executive order on April 2, 2025: * * * Regulating Imports with a Reciprocal Tariff to Rectify Trade Practices that Contribute to Large and Persistent Annual United States Goods Trade Deficits By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.)(IEEPA), the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 160 more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- President Trump issued the following proclamation on April 2, 2025, honoring World Autism Awareness Day: * * * On World Autism Awareness Day, we recognize the millions of Americans living with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Their proud perseverance in overcoming tremendous hurdles is emblematic of the strength and grit that makes America great. The First Lady and I extend our heartfelt appreciation to the families, friends, and communities aiding Americans with ASD as w more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- The White House issued the following fact sheet on April 2, 2025: * * * Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Closes De Minimis Exemptions to Combat China's Role in America's Synthetic Opioid Crisis CLOSING LOOPHOLES IN THE TARIFF SYSTEM: Today, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order eliminating duty-free de minimis treatment for low-value imports from China, a critical step in countering the ongoing health emergency posed by the illicit flow of synthetic  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- The White House issued the following fact sheet on April 2, 2025: * * * President Donald J. Trump Declares National Emergency to Increase our Competitive Edge, Protect our Sovereignty, and Strengthen our National and Economic Security PURSUING RECIPROCITY TO REBUILD THE ECONOMY AND RESTORE NATIONAL AND ECONOMIC SECURITY: Today, President Donald J. Trump declared that foreign trade and economic practices have created a national emergency, and his order imposes responsiv more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- The White House issued the following news on April 2, 2025: * * * President Trump's Bold Trade Action Draws Praise Today, President Donald J. Trump made clear to the world that the days of economic surrender are over. After being sold out by career politicians for generations, President Trump is enacting fair trade policies that will restore our workforce, rebuild our economy, and finally put America First. The move drew immediate praise: Coalition for a Prosperous A more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- The White House issued the following news: * * * Tariffs Work - and President Trump's First Term Proves It For the first time in decades, the United States will see fair trade as President Donald J. Trump announces tariffs to level the playing field for American workers and businesses. Despite the rhetoric from politicians and the media, studies have repeatedly shown tariffs are an effective tool for achieving economic and strategic objectives -- just as they did in P more PR