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The memorandum from the Executive Office of the President, dated January 31, 2025, addresses collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) made by the previous administration in the final days before the new President took office. It asserts that these agreements were intended to hinder the new administration by imposing outdated policies and limiting the new President’s authority. The memorandum sets a policy that CBAs made within 30 days before a new President's inauguration and intended to bind the new leadership should not be approved unless they continue under existing contract terms. Certain exceptions apply, such as agreements involving law enforcement officers.

In a proclamation titled "National Stalking Awareness Month, 2025," President Joseph R. Biden Jr. recognizes January 2025 as a time to raise awareness about stalking and support survivors. He reflects on the fear and significant impact stalking can have, noting that one in three women and one in six men have experienced it. The proclamation highlights federal efforts, including the Violence Against Women Act and the National Plan to End Gender-Based Violence, aimed at supporting survivors and punishing perpetrators. President Biden urges Americans to speak out against stalking and support those working to stop such crimes.

The memorandum from the President outlines the order of succession for the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the United States Agency for Global Media (USAGM). If the current CEO is unable to fulfill their duties, officials such as the Director of Voice of America, General Counsel, Chief Financial Officer, and Chief Management Officer are next in line to act as CEO. It also clarifies that individuals serving in an acting capacity cannot automatically become CEO and that the President has the authority to make exceptions if necessary. The memorandum emphasizes that it does not create any legal rights for individuals against the U.S. government.

The President of the United States has issued a memorandum detailing the order of succession for the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) position at the United States International Development Finance Corporation (DFC). If the CEO is unable to fulfill their duties due to death, resignation, or other reasons, a specific list of officials will take over the role, starting with the Deputy Chief Executive Officer. The memorandum also notes that individuals in these roles on an acting basis cannot become acting CEO, and it revokes a previous memorandum from January 2021. Additionally, the President retains the authority to choose a different acting CEO if needed.

The President issued Executive Order 14232 to modify existing duties on goods from Mexico, particularly impacting the automotive industry. This order ensures that automotive parts and other specified products will not face additional tariffs, and it reduces the duty on potash from 25% to 10% for certain imports. These changes aim to minimize disruptions in the U.S. automotive industry and are effective from March 7, 2025. The order also clarifies that it does not create any enforceable legal rights for parties against the United States.

The President has established the Countering Economic Coercion Task Force to address coercive economic practices, specifically by countries like China. This Task Force is part of the Executive Office and includes representatives from various government departments. Its mission is to develop strategies to counter such practices, with input from stakeholders, including the private sector and international partners. The Task Force is required to submit multiple reports to Congress over a set timeline, detailing their findings and recommendations.

In Proclamation 10925, President Donald J. Trump announces modifications to tariffs on imported automobiles and automobile parts due to concerns about national security. The changes involve a system of monetary fees linked to automobile assembly in the U.S., aiming to decrease dependency on foreign manufacturing. Manufacturers assembling cars in the U.S. could receive financial offsets for tariffs based on the value of their cars. The government plans to monitor the situation to ensure national security is no longer at risk and adjust the tariff system as needed.

The Executive Order establishes the White House Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships to coordinate policies and efforts involving community-serving organizations, both faith-based and secular. This office, supported by the Domestic Policy Council and Office of Public Engagement, aims to improve the effectiveness of these organizations in delivering services alongside federal, state, and local governments, while respecting constitutional commitments related to religion. The order also updates and amends previous executive orders to reflect this new initiative and revokes Executive Order 13831, which dealt with a similar subject.

The Executive Order 14231 was issued to address trade and duty arrangements concerning the flow of illicit drugs across the U.S.-Canada border. It amends tariffs related to automotive imports from Canada, allowing certain Canadian goods, including automotive parts, to enter the U.S. without additional duties. The order also lowers the duty on Canadian potash from 25% to 10%. This amendment is intended to minimize disruption to the U.S. automotive industry and maintain economic and national security.

In a proclamation dated December 20, 2024, President Joseph R. Biden Jr. announced the continuation and modification of trade agreements and tariff schedules between the United States and Israel, as well as with other countries involved in trade agreements such as USMCA and DR-CAFTA. This included extending duty-free access for certain Israeli agricultural products until December 31, 2025, to maintain favorable trade terms. Additionally, the proclamation addressed technical corrections in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule to ensure proper implementation of trade agreements like the USMCA and AGOA, and adjustments were made to correct past errors, including in steel import quotas. The proclamation is intended to ensure ongoing advantageous trade relationships aligned with U.S. international trade agreements.