On September 5, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order modifying the scope of reciprocal tariffs and creating a framework for implementing future trade agreements. The order updates Annex II to adjust which goods are subject to tariffs, adding certain aluminum and resin products while exempting some critical minerals and pharmaceuticals. It also introduces the “Potential Tariff Adjustments for Aligned Partners” (PTAAP) Annex, offering tariff reductions on key imports for nations that sign reciprocal trade and security deals with the U.S. These actions, alongside tariffs targeting China, Mexico, Canada, Brazil, and India, aim to protect national security, strengthen supply chains, incentivize American manufacturing, and secure foreign investment while addressing long-standing trade imbalances.

Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Modifies the Scope of Reciprocal Tariffs and Establishes Procedures for Implementing Trade Deals

STRENGTHENING THE ECONOMY AND NATIONAL SECURITY THROUGH TARIFFS AND TRADE DEALS: Today, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order modifying the scope of the reciprocal tariffs that he first announced on April 2, 2025, and establishing a framework to implement agreements with our trading partners.

• President Trump is strengthening the international economic position of the United States and protecting American workers by modifying the scope of reciprocal tariffs.
  • On April 2, the President imposed historic global reciprocal tariffs to address the national emergency posed by our large and persistent trade deficit, which is driven by the absence of reciprocity in our trade relationships and other harmful policies perpetuated by other countries, and by the consequences of that trade deficit.
  • These tariffs have applied to nearly all imports, except for certain classes of products, such as articles subject to 50 U.S.C. § 1702(b); articles potentially subject to other tariff regimes like pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, and lumber articles; and articles listed in Annex II of Executive Order 14257.
  • The President has now determined that it is necessary and appropriate to modify the scope of the articles listed in Annex II to deal with the national emergency and protect America’s economic and national security.
    • Some goods have been added to Annex II, meaning they will no longer be subject to reciprocal tariffs. These goods include bullion-related articles and certain critical minerals and pharmaceutical products subject to pending Section 232 investigations.
    • Some goods have been removed from Annex II, meaning they are now subject to reciprocal tariffs. These goods include certain aluminum hydroxide, resin, and silicone products.
  • A modified Annex II is attached to today’s Order, and the modifications will take effect on September 8, 2025.
• President Trump is advancing reciprocal trade by establishing a framework to implement existing and future trade deals.
  • Today’s Order establishes the “Potential Tariff Adjustments for Aligned Partners” (PTAAP) Annex, which contains the list of products for which the President may be willing to apply only the Most-Favored-Nation (MFN) tariff upon the conclusion of any future reciprocal trade and security deal. These products fall in four categories:
    • certain aircraft and aircraft parts;
    • certain generic pharmaceuticals and their ingredients;
    • unavailable natural resources and closely related derivative products; and
    • certain agricultural products not grown or produced in sufficient quantity in the United States to meet domestic demand.
  • To earn a reduction of reciprocal tariffs for some or all of the products listed in the PTAAP Annex, a trading partner must conclude a deal with the United States that helps mitigate the national emergency relating to the trade deficit. Additionally, the President will evaluate the extent of a trading partner’s commitments to address U.S. trade concerns, among other things, when determining which products on the PTAAP Annex qualify for a tariff reduction.
  • The President delegated to senior officials, including the Secretary of Commerce and the United States Trade Representative, the authority to implement deals with our trading partners.

TAKING DECISIVE ACTION TO ADDRESS A NATIONAL EMERGENCY: President Trump is modifying the scope of reciprocal tariffs and streamlining the implementation of trade deals to protect U.S. national security interests, reinforce domestic supply chains, and bolster America’s industrial base.

• President Trump has taken several tariff actions in the interests of the American people, including:
  • Imposing a 20% tariff on China to address the synthetic opioid supply chain, a 25% tariff on Mexico to address the flow of illicit drugs across our southern border, and a 35% tariff on Canada to address the flow of illicit drugs across our northern border.
  • Imposing reciprocal tariffs, with many trading partners subject to individualized, ad valorem reciprocal tariffs, to rectify trade practices that contribute to America’s exploding annual goods trade deficit, and to remedy the consequences of the United States’ exploding trade deficit.
  • Imposing an additional 40% tariff on Brazil following recent actions of the Government of Brazil that threaten the national security, foreign policy, and economy of the United States.
  • Imposing an additional 25% tariff on imports from India in response to its continued purchase of Russian Federation oil.
  • Imposing Section 232 tariffs on imports of automobiles and auto parts, copper, steel, and aluminum to protect and strengthen America’s industries, which are critical to America’s economic welfare and national security.
• These actions protect national security, strengthen supply chains, and support American workers and industries.
• Today’s Order revises Annex II to more effectively address the national emergency declared in Executive Order 14257 and establishes a process to streamline the implementation of trade deals with America’s trading partners.
• By taking further action today, President Trump is ensuring America’s trade policies benefit the American people, strengthen national security, and promote economic fairness.

DELIVERING FOR THE AMERICAN PEOPLE: President Trump’s tariff policies have generated significant investment into the United States, strengthening the U.S. economy while addressing unfair trade practices that have disadvantaged American workers for decades.

• By imposing tariffs on countries with nonreciprocal trade practices, President Trump is incentivizing manufacturing on American soil and defending our industries.
• The Trump Administration has worked with America’s trading partners to craft tailor-made trade deals designed to eliminate their most distortive trade practices and to ensure that trading partners align with the United States on key economic and national security matters.
  • In a massive deal with the European Union, the EU has agreed to purchase $750 billion in U.S. energy and make new investments of $600 billion in the United States, all by 2028, while accepting a 15% tariff rate, and charging American companies zero.
  • Japan has agreed to invest $550 billion in the United States to rebuild and expand core American industries, as well as to further open its own market to U.S. exports, all while paying a baseline 15% tariff rate.
  • The United States-United Kingdom trade deal includes billions of dollars of increased market access for American exports.
  • Additional trade deals with Indonesia, the Philippines, South Korea, Vietnam, and others will, among other things, protect our industries, open foreign markets, and encourage foreign investment in American industries.
• With billions in reshoring investments already announced, President Trump is bringing manufacturing jobs back to America, revitalizing communities, and strengthening supply chains.
• The Administration will continue to use all available tools to protect our national security, advance our economic interests, and uphold a system of trade based in fairness and reciprocity.

The White House

September 5, 2025

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President Donald J. Trump issued a proclamation for National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, honoring the courage of American women battling ovarian cancer and remembering those lost to the disease. He highlighted his administration’s efforts through the Make America Healthy Again commission, aimed at addressing the root causes of illness while expanding access to telehealth, lowering prescription drug costs, and empowering patients with the Right to Try experimental treatments. President Trump called on the nation to unite in prayer and resolve, pledging continued support for research, innovation, and patient care to help build a healthier and stronger America free from the burden of cancer.

Presidential Message on National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month

During National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, we proudly stand alongside every heroic American mother, grandmother, sister, and daughter who is courageously battling ovarian cancer.  We solemnly remember the cherished loved ones whose lives were tragically cut short by this devastating disease.  Above all, we recommit to eradicating all forms of cancer, and to building a healthier, stronger, and more vigorous American future.

My Administration remains determined to ensuring that future generations live free from all forms of cancer.  For this reason, I established the Make America Healthy Again commission, tasked with addressing the root causes of diseases like ovarian cancer.  Additionally, we have taken decisive action to ensure transparency in healthcare pricing, lower the cost of prescription drugs, expand access to telehealth, and give terminally ill patients the right to try experimental drugs that could save their lives—ensuring that women who are battling ovarian cancer have the vital support and resources they need to successfully battle and conquer their disease.

This month, our Nation unites in prayer and resolves to defeat ovarian cancer—and to bring hope, healing, and comfort to every patient and family suffering from it.  Together, with the incredible work of scientists, researchers, and medical professionals, we will forge a future free from the ravages of cancer, and we will make America healthier and greater than ever before.

The White House

September 2, 2025

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President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act is delivering sweeping tax relief across the country, with the average American taxpayer set to save $3,752 in 2026, according to the nonpartisan Tax Foundation. From Alaska’s $3,485 average savings to Nevada’s $4,220, Florida’s $5,000, and Miami-Dade County’s $5,872, families in every state will feel the impact through lower taxes and higher take-home pay. The bill makes the 2017 tax cuts permanent while introducing new breaks, including deductions for tips and overtime income, tax relief for seniors, expanded child-care credits, and enhanced small business incentives. In Ohio alone, savings are projected to protect 232,000 jobs and boost wages by as much as $6,100, while Michigan and North Carolina families will save an average of over $3,000 each. With provisions like permanent Opportunity Zones, manufacturing support, and business-friendly deductions, the bill is being hailed as the most significant federal tax reform in decades — fueling job creation, simplifying the tax code, and putting more money in the pockets of working Americans.

Across the Country, Americans Will Pay Less in Taxes Thanks to President Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill

Americans across the country will feel the benefits of President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill this tax season, with the average taxpayer saving more and paying less.

Here’s what outlets across the country are saying:

Must Read Alaska (Homer, AK): Alaska Taxpayers to Save an Average of $3,485 Under New Federal Tax Law

“Alaska taxpayers will see significant relief under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, with average savings of $3,485 thanks in part to the Alaska delegation’s support for working-family tax cuts, according to a new analysis from the Tax Foundation.”

Reno Gazette-Journal (Reno, NV): Nevada Ranks in Top States for Tax Cuts from Trump’s Big Budget Bill

“Nevadans will see among the biggest tax reductions of any state because of changes in this year’s federal budget package. The average tax cut for each Nevada resident who files a return in 2026 will be $4,220 — with Washoe County filers seeing a $6,313 drop. That’s according to the nonpartisan, nonprofit Tax Foundation, a national think tank that advocates for lower taxes and limited government.”

The Tennessean (Nashville, TN): How Much Can Middle Tennessee Taxpayers Expect to Save Under Trump’s Tax Cuts? These Counties Will Save the Most.

“Middle Tennessee residents are among the Tennesseans set to experience the most financial relief by tax cuts introduced under President Donald Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill.’

Signed into law on July 4, the legislation marks the most significant overhaul of federal tax policy since the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which lowered average tax burdens across income levels and temporarily streamlined the filing process through structural reforms, according to an analysis by the Tax Foundation. The new bill not only makes the 2017 tax cuts permanent but also introduces additional breaks, including deductions on tips and overtime pay, tax relief for seniors and an expanded child-care tax credit.”

WKMG-TV (Orlando, FL): Tax Cuts are Coming to Florida Next Year. Here’s How Much to Expect

“With the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) being signed into law last month, Florida is slated to see plenty of individual and business tax cuts. That’s according to The Tax Foundation, which put together a study this month detailing what Florida residents can expect during the upcoming 2026 tax season.

The study predicts that the OBBBA will bring down federal taxes on average for individual taxpayers in every state, largely thanks to features like new deductions for tipped/overtime income, as well as an expanded child tax credit and standard deduction.”

Axios Phoenix (Phoenix, AZ): Arizonans Will See Tax Cuts From “Big, Beautiful Bill”

“Arizonans’ average tax cut will be $3,521 in 2026, a bit under the national average of $3,752, per an analysis from the Tax Foundation, a nonpartisan research group that mostly supports lower taxes. But if you’re in Maricopa County, the average tax savings will be $4,049, the biggest cuts of any county in the state.”

Spectrum News 1 (Toledo, OH): Ohio Lawmakers Seek to Frame Big Beautiful Bill During Congress’ August Recess

“The average Ohio taxpayer will save $3,175 in 2026 because of tax cuts in the so-called One Big, Beautiful Bill Congress passed in July, according to an analysis by the nonpartisan Tax Foundation… The analysis is based on the tax rate that would have taken effect if the 2017 tax cuts expired at the end of this year, so the average Ohio filer will see $1,036 in savings on their 2026 taxes compared to 2025.”

Axios Richmond (Richmond, VA): Richmonders to get $3.5K Tax Cut in 2026

“The average Richmonder will see a federal tax cut of nearly $3,500 in 2026 thanks to the ’big, beautiful bill,’ per an analysis from the Tax Foundation, a nonpartisan research group that mostly supports lower taxes.,, The spending bill Congress passed last month made President Trump’s first term tax cuts permanent — and added on a bunch more. The new tax breaks include deductions for tips and overtime income, a cut for seniors and an expanded child-care credit.”

The Ohio Press Network (OH): Ohio Officials Discuss OBBBA Tax Cuts, Benefits at White House Event

“Nationwide, the act makes permanent the 2017 TCJA provisions, preventing tax hikes for 62% of filers in 2026 according to a Tax Foundation analysis. It also introduces new deductions for tipped and overtime income, expands the child tax credit, and enhances the standard deduction.

In the Buckeye State, the Council of Economic Advisors (CEA) projects OBBBA will significantly boost Ohio’s economy, raising wages by $3,400 to $6,100 over the next four years and increasing take-home pay for a typical family with two children by $7,000 to $9,800, according to CEA analysis.

CEA predicts OBBBA will protect 232,000 Ohio jobs with 5% of the workforce benefiting from no taxes on tips, 2.1 million seniors gaining from no taxes on Social Security, and 24% of employees (plus 65% in eligible occupations) advantaged by no taxes on overtime. The bill supports manufacturing (14% of Ohio’s employment) and extends the 199A deduction for 141,000 small businesses statewide. Enhanced Opportunity Zones, now permanent, have already created 43,000 jobs and 13,000 housing units in Ohio’s 320 zones.”

Axios Miami (Miami, FL): Miami-Dade, Broward Residents See $5K Tax Cut in 2026

“In Miami-Dade, the average tax break is expected to be $5,872 next year. In Broward County, it’s $4,441. In Florida, the average tax cut will be about $5,000, per the Tax Foundation analysis. Collier County residents will see some of the largest average tax cuts in the state ($14,315).”

Axios Des Moines (Des Moines, IA): Iowa Taxpayers Expected to See Average of $3,000 in Savings

“Iowa’s average cuts in 2026 range from $2,311 in Appanoose County to $4,330 in Dallas County. Iowa’s all-Republican congressional delegation supported the bill. Sen. Chuck Grassleycalled it a ‘resounding victory,’ outlining a dozen ways he believes it benefits Iowans. Sen. Joni Ernstsaid it will keep more money in people’s pockets.”

Axios Kansas City (Kansas City, KS/MO): How the “Big, Beautiful Bill” Affects Your 2026 Taxes

“On the Kansas side,Johnson County filers are projected to receive an average cut of $5,344 in 2026. Wyandotte County filers are estimated to get an average cut $2,115. In Missouri, Platte County leads with an estimated average cut of $4,104. Cass County is projected at $3,240, Clay County at $3,138 and Jackson County at $3,039.”

The Greenville News (Greenville, SC): Chamber of Commerce Lobbyist Touts One Big Beautiful Bill as “game-changer” for Businesses

“The law makes the 20 percent qualified business income deduction permanent – ‘a game-changer for businesses,’ Jackson said. She also pointed to the 100 percent deduction for research and experimental expenses. Jackson was pleased that businesses will receive an expanded employer-provided childcare tax credit because ‘we know that childcare is one of the biggest hurdles to getting people into the workforce and keeping people in the workforce.’”

The Dallas Express (Dallas, TX): Tax Foundation: Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ Cuts Taxes, Creates Jobs

“American taxpayers will receive an average tax cut of $3,752 under President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill, according to a new analysis released Friday by the nonpartisan Tax Foundation. The organization also projects that the legislation will create nearly one million new jobs nationwide. The sweeping tax overhaul represents the centerpiece of Trump’s economic agenda. White House officials tout it as historic relief for middle-class families.”

The Columbus Dispatch (Columbus, OH): The Buckeye State has Reason to Thank Donald Trump. He Just Gave Workers a Raise

“Among the many commonsense and overdue measures to jumpstart the U.S. economy, President Donald Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill specifically targets middle-class blue-collar and service-sector workers for relief from high taxes, so that every American — and especially those here in the Buckeye State — can benefit from a growing economy.

The bill’s provision on cutting taxes on overtime, up to $12,500 a year, means more money in the pockets of our hardest-working Ohioans. Overtime taxes are essentially a tax on production, since labor is such a big cost in making things right here at home.”

The Midwesterner (Michigan): Tax Foundation Study Shows Avg $3,151 Tax Cut for Michiganders After One Big Beautiful Bill

“The Tax Foundation’s report estimates that, in 2026, the average Michigan taxpayer would see a $3,151 tax cut. Every county would benefit, with some seeing larger reductions than others: Ingham County residents would save $2,657 on average, Kalamazoo County $3,276, Grand Traverse County $3,855, Genesee County $2,430, Macomb County $2,693, Oakland County $5,006, and Saginaw County $2,462.

The ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ is a comprehensive federal tax reform package passed by Trump’s administration. It includes cuts to individual and corporate tax rates, expands child tax credits, and reduces certain deductions. Supporters say it is designed to simplify the tax code, stimulate economic growth, and put more money in the pockets of middle-class families.”

The Mountaineer (Waynesville, NC): Report: Average Tax Cut Coming is $3,264

“More than $3,200 in tax cut savings is projected on average for North Carolinians, a report from The Tax Foundation says. Long range, more than 26,000 jobs are forecast to be added in the state as well, says the international nonprofit research organization publishing studies on American tax policies. The report was done in response to the July 4 signing of House Resolution 1, known also as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.”

Axios Atlanta (Atlanta, GA): Fulton County Residents to get $5,666 Tax Cuts in 2026

“At $5,666, Fulton residents will see the second-highest average tax cut next year in Georgia, per the Tax Foundation. Residents of Cherokee, Cobb, DeKalb, Fayette and Forsyth counties will see at least $3,500.”

The White House

August 21, 2025

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