Establishment of Office of Trade and Manufacturing Policy
Executive Order 2017-09161
|Signed on April 30, 2017
45th Presidency
What it means
Establishes the Office of Trade and Manufacturing Policy within the White House to serve American workers and manufacturers. This office will advise the President on trade policies, act as liaison with the Commerce Department, and improve government procurement policies.
Expected impact
- Enhanced coordination of trade and manufacturing initiatives across the executive branch
- More focused implementation of "Buy American, Hire American" policies
- Potential reduction in trade deficits through strategic policy development
- Greater advocacy for domestic manufacturers within White House decision-making
- Streamlined communication between the White House and Department of Commerce on trade matters