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The memorandum outlines the U.S. government's policy to protect American companies from unfair foreign practices, especially in the tech industry. It states that the U.S. will impose tariffs and take other actions against countries that apply discriminatory taxes and regulations that hurt U.S. businesses. The document instructs various U.S. officials, including the Secretary of the Treasury and the Trade Representative, to identify these foreign practices, consider responding to them, and develop strategies to mitigate their impact on American companies. The goal is to enhance the competitiveness of U.S. businesses and prevent foreign countries from exploiting them financially.

The U.S. Department of Commerce plans to end a 2019 agreement that halted an investigation into whether fresh tomatoes from Mexico are being sold in the U.S. at unfairly low prices. The termination is set for July 14, 2025, and will result in an antidumping duty order, meaning tariffs will be applied to these tomatoes. Commerce will also cancel one of the two ongoing reviews connected to the agreement and will notify U.S. Customs to start collecting cash deposits based on potential price differences once the termination is effective. This decision follows prior determinations that Mexican tomatoes are likely sold below market value and threaten U.S. industries.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has announced new filings related to natural gas pipelines. Companies like El Paso Natural Gas, Florida Gas Transmission, Iroquois Gas Transmission System, and Southern Natural Gas Company have submitted updates related to their rate agreements and tariffs, which will take effect on January 1, 2025. The public can comment on these filings by the end of the year or early January, according to the specified deadlines. The Commission also allows public participation through its Office of Public Participation, which provides assistance to individuals and communities interacting with FERC processes.

The U.S. International Trade Commission determined that paper plates imported from China, Thailand, and Vietnam are harming U.S. industry because they are being sold in the U.S. at unfairly low prices, and some are receiving subsidies from China and Vietnam. This decision followed an investigation that started on January 25, 2024, after receiving petitions from the American Paper Plate Coalition. The Commission's final ruling and details are documented in a publication released in March 2025. The planned public hearing for this issue was canceled when no parties requested to attend.

The President of the United States issued a memorandum aimed at reducing the country's trade deficit by making international trade relationships fairer and more balanced. This includes assessing and countering unfair practices like tariffs, nontariff barriers, and discriminatory taxes imposed by trading partners. A plan called the "Fair and Reciprocal Plan" will be implemented to address these issues, and agencies like the Secretary of Commerce and the U.S. Trade Representative are instructed to investigate and propose solutions. The memorandum stipulates that any actions taken must comply with existing laws and does not create enforceable rights or benefits for any party.

The document is a presidential proclamation by Donald J. Trump addressing the issue of steel imports that threaten U.S. national security. The President decided to terminate previous trade agreements and exemptions with countries like Canada, Mexico, the European Union, and several others. From March 12, 2025, these countries will face additional tariffs on steel and derivative products, originally envisaged in a 2018 tariff policy. The proclamation aims to protect the U.S. steel industry by ensuring higher production capacity utilization and guarding against market practices contributing to global excess capacity.

The Executive Order aims to address issues at the U.S. southern border related to illegal immigration and drug trafficking. By declaring a national emergency, the President authorizes imposing a 25% tariff on goods imported from Mexico unless the Mexican government takes significant actions to reduce illegal migration and drug trafficking. The order describes potential further actions if Mexico retaliates, and outlines processes for reviewing and removing the tariffs if Mexico complies. The aim is to encourage Mexico's cooperation in tackling these pressing challenges impacting U.S. national security and public health.