America First Trade Policy Executive Memorandum
January 20, 2025
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The Frame
This policy initiates a comprehensive review of U.S. trade agreements and import regulations that could lead to significant changes in tariffs, supply chain costs, and international trade relations.
Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.
American manufacturers and workers
The policy directs agencies to prioritize their interests in trade negotiations and procurement regulations.
Foreign trading partners
These nations are subject to investigations regarding currency manipulation, trade deficits, and compliance with existing trade agreements.
Last recorded activity January 20, 2025.
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Summary
Key Facts
- Directs the investigation of annual trade deficits and potential implementation of global supplemental tariffs.
- Orders a feasibility study for an 'External Revenue Service' (ERS) to manage tariff and duty collection.
- Requires a review of the USMCA in preparation for the July 2026 review cycle.
- Mandates an assessment of the $800 de minimis duty-free exemption regarding counterfeit goods and contraband.
- Directs a review of the U.S.-China trade agreement to determine compliance and potential tariff imposition.
Why It Matters
This policy initiates a comprehensive review of U.S. trade agreements and import regulations that could lead to significant changes in tariffs, supply chain costs, and international trade relations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will this change the cost of goods I buy from overseas?
What is the 'External Revenue Service' mentioned in the document?
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Lobbying Activity
60 Plus Association
2026
“Signed a coalition letter opposing any efforts to raise the corporate tax rate above the 21% level set in the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). Signed a coalition in support of the Family Business Legacy Act, H.R. 6329. This legislation creates parity in the tax code between the estate and gift taxes by allowing an estate tax deduction for contributions to 501(c)(4), (c)(5), and (c)(6) organizations. Signed a coalition letter urging opposition to proposals that would raise taxes on carried interest investment income.The letter is urging Congress to reject the misnamed Carried Interest Fairness Act, legislation recently reintroduced by Senators Tammy Baldwin, Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders, and other progressive members of Congress. This legislation that would increase the tax rate on carried interest investment by 70%, from 23.8% to 40.8%. Signed a coalition letter in support of H.R.574 - ALIGN Act and highlight the 100% bonus depreciation provision's importance as the tax cut reauthorization efforts continue. Signed a coalition to support of repealing IRA's green new deal subsidies in reconciliation to pay for tax cuts. Signed a coalition letter regarding digital services taxes (DST) in an effort to stop Canadas imposition of a discriminatory digital services tax (DST) on U.S. firms and your efforts to include restrictions on the imposition of DSTs and other unfair digital policies in recently announced trade agreements-providing a model for future trade negotiations. Signed a coalition letter urging the President to index capital gains for inflation.”
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Creation of External Revenue Service
The document proposes the creation of a new agency (ERS) specifically for tariff collection, signaling a shift toward more aggressive border revenue enforcement.
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Analysis Score
0–100- Significance95How much this matters to a regular citizen
- Controversy85Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment40Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz90Current news / social attention level
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