White House: Fact Sheets

TVA Employee Compensation Limit Memorandum

President Trump issued a Presidential Memorandum directing the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) Board of Directors to implement a maximum total annual compensation limit of $500,000 for all TVA employees. This directive aims to promote fiscal responsibility and align TVA compensation with public-sector standards.

Executive Order Combats Cybercrime and Fraud

President Trump signed an Executive Order to combat cybercrime and fraud targeting American citizens and businesses. The order directs a review of tools to fight transnational criminal organizations, prioritizes cybercrime prosecutions, and engages foreign governments on enforcement actions.

AI Firms Pledge to Cover Data Center Energy Costs

The White House announced that major AI and hyperscaler companies, including Amazon, Google, and Microsoft, have signed the Ratepayer Protection Pledge. This pledge commits them to covering the costs of new power generation and grid infrastructure upgrades for their data centers, preventing these expenses from being passed on to consumers.

Temporary 10% Import Duty Imposed

President Trump has imposed a temporary 10% ad valorem import duty on articles imported into the United States for 150 days, effective February 24, 2026. This action aims to address international payment problems and rebalance trade relationships, with specific exemptions for certain critical goods and trade partners.

Trump Administration Finalizes Trade Deal with Indonesia

The Trump Administration has finalized a trade agreement with Indonesia, eliminating over 99% of tariff barriers on U.S. products and addressing non-tariff barriers. The deal includes approximately $33 billion in commercial deals for U.S. agriculture, aerospace, and energy sectors.

Defense Production Act Mobilized for Phosphorus and Glyphosate

President Trump has mobilized the Defense Production Act to ensure the domestic supply of elemental phosphorus and glyphosate-based herbicides. The Executive Order delegates authority to the Secretary of Agriculture to require contract performance and allocate materials to protect national security and agricultural strength.

Trump Administration Increases Beef Quota to Address Prices

President Trump signed a Proclamation to increase the U.S. tariff-rate quota for lean beef trimmings by 80,000 metric tons annually from Argentina. This action aims to boost supply and lower ground beef prices, which have reached record highs due to reduced domestic production and other market challenges.

EO on Iran National Emergency, Tariffs, and IRGC Designation

President Trump signed an Executive Order reaffirming the national emergency with respect to Iran and establishing a process to impose tariffs on countries that acquire goods or services from Iran. This action aims to protect U.S. national security, foreign policy, and economy by countering Iran's malign influence and support for terrorism.

Executive Order on America First Arms Transfer Strategy

President Trump signed an Executive Order establishing the America First Arms Transfer Strategy. This strategy aims to reindustrialize the US defense industrial base by prioritizing arms transfers that build production capacity, support domestic reindustrialization, strengthen supply chains, and benefit strategic partners. The order directs Secretaries of War, State, and Commerce to develop sales catalogs, enhance advocacy, and improve efficiency in transfer processes.

US-India Trade Deal Announced

The White House announced a trade deal between the US and India, including tariff reductions and India's commitment to purchase over $500 billion in US products. The agreement aims to open India's market to American goods and address non-tariff barriers.