[VT- Washington, D.C.] May 12, 2025 – President Donald J. Trump has signed a new executive order temporarily modifying tariff rates on imports from the […]
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U.S. Announces China Trade Deal in Geneva
[VT] May 11, 2025, According to news from the White House： Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent: “I’m happy to report that we made substantial progress […]
Philadelphia Mayor Parker Signs Executive Order 10-24, Launching “PHL Open for Business” Initiative
[VT – Philadelphia | April 15, 2025] On April 15, 2024, Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle L. Parker signed Executive Order 10-24, launching Phase I of the “PHL […]
President Trump Announces 25% Tariff on Imported Automobiles and Parts to Address National Security Risks
[VT Washington, D.C.] March 26, 2025 — President Donald J. Trump issued a presidential proclamation on March 26, 2025, imposing a 25% ad valorem tariff […]
Executive Order Aims to Strengthen Oversight of Federal Payments, Combat Fraud and Waste
[VT Washington, D.C. ] March 25, 2025 — President Donald J. Trump has issued a sweeping Executive Order to enhance the financial integrity and transparency […]
U.S. Government to Eliminate Paper Checks by 2025, Transitioning Fully to Electronic Payments
[VT Washington, D.C] March 25, 2025 – President Donald J. Trump signed a sweeping Executive Order on March 25, 2025, directing all federal agencies to […]
UAE Commits to $1.4 Trillion U.S. Investment Framework, Citing Partnership with President Trump
[VT Washington, D.C.] March 21, 2025 — During a high-level visit to Washington this week, UAE National Security Advisor HH Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed met […]
The White House to Hold the First-Ever Crypto Summit
[VT Washington, D.C. March 4, 2025] The White House announced that President Donald Trump will preside over and give remarks at the first – ever […]
TSMC Announces $100 Billion Investment in Arizona to Expand Semiconductor Manufacturing
[VT Washington, D.C.] March 3, 2025, At a press conference held at the White House, President Donald Trump announced that Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) will invest $100 […]
Mayor Muriel Bowser Attends Georgetown University’s Venture in the Capital Summit, Discusses Innovation and Urban Development
[VT Washington, D.C.] On February 21, 2025, Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser participated as a keynote speaker at Georgetown University’s third annual “Venture in the Capital Summit.” […]