White House: Fact Sheets

EO Eases Mortgage Lending Rules to Reduce Costs and Expand Access

President Trump signed an Executive Order directing federal agencies to reduce regulatory burdens on mortgage lending. The order aims to lower costs, expand access for creditworthy borrowers, and increase community bank participation by modernizing rules for the CFPB, federal banking regulators, and appraisal requirements.

Executive Order on Removing Regulatory Barriers to Home Construction

President Trump signed an Executive Order on March 13, 2026, aimed at reducing regulatory barriers to affordable home construction. The order directs federal agencies to review and revise permitting requirements, eliminate burdensome rules, and provide incentives for local governments to adopt best practices that speed up construction and lower costs.

Executive Order on Combating Fraudulent 'Made in America' Claims

President Trump signed an Executive Order to combat fraudulent 'Made in America' claims. The order directs the FTC to prioritize enforcement and agencies to consider new regulations and guidance for country-of-origin labeling, and review government acquisition contracts.

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.