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On July 7, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order that extends a temporary pause on certain extra taxes (called tariffs) on goods from some U.S. trading partners until August 1, 2025. This action affects countries listed in a previous order, except China, which has a separate arrangement. The order says these tariffs were originally put in place because of concerns about large U.S. trade deficits, which the President says threaten national security and the economy. The pause means these countries will continue to pay a lower extra tax rate of 10 percent on their goods for a little longer, as talks about trade fairness continue. The order directs several government officials and agencies to make sure this change happens smoothly. Read full document →
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On July 7, 2025, President Donald J. Trump issued a memorandum that stops most federal government offices from hiring new civilian workers or creating new jobs until October 15, 2025, unless they follow special rules. This rule affects almost all parts of the executive branch of the government, except for the military, immigration enforcement, national security, public safety jobs, and the President’s own office. The memo says hiring must follow a Merit Hiring Plan made by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) from May 29, 2025, which aims to make hiring fairer. Some exceptions are allowed if approved by top officials or OPM. The memo also says agencies cannot hire outside contractors to get around these rules. This matters because it limits how many new federal workers can be hired for a set time, aiming to control government growth and focus on public safety, but it could also slow down filling important jobs in many government areas. Read full document →
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On July 7, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order directing the Treasury and Interior Departments to stop government tax credits and other support for wind and solar energy projects, which the order calls expensive, unreliable, and linked to foreign control. The order tells the Treasury Secretary to enforce ending specific tax credits for wind and solar within 45 days after a new law called the One Big Beautiful Bill Act takes effect, and to tighten rules to prevent companies from gaming the system. It also requires the Interior Secretary to review and change any rules that favor wind and solar over other energy sources within the same 45-day period. The order affects companies involved in wind and solar energy and aims to shift support away from these “green” energy sources, citing concerns about costs, reliability, and national security. The order says these changes are important for energy dominance, economic growth, and protecting taxpayers, but it does not create new legal rights or benefits for anyone. Read full document →
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Federal Register |
- The Department of Energy fixed a mistake made in a rule from December 2024 about who owns certain records in contracts with the government. This fix, effective July 7, 2025, puts back important parts that say some records—like employee files, contractor financial info, legal papers, and technology agreements—belong to the contractor, not the government. Companies working with the Department of Energy must follow this rule to know which records they keep control over. This matters because it helps protect private information and clarifies who is responsible for managing important documents in government contracts. Read full document →
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