The Trump administration advances trade, workforce, and enforcement policy changes amid legal hurdles.

This past week, the Trump administration has continued to implement its policy priorities, announcing plans for reciprocal tariffs as well as a 25% tariff on steel and aluminum imports and pausing DOJ enforcement of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. These moves are coupled with the administration’s ongoing efforts to reduce the federal workforce and federal spending, despite legal challenges.

Latham lawyers are carefully monitoring the rollout of

Last updated: February 7, 2025

The Trump administration has progressed further key policy priorities, while legal challenges have emerged in the areas of immigration, DEI, the federal workforce, and federal spending.

This past week, the Trump administration has continued to advance key policy priorities while facing a slew of legal actions.

Latham lawyers are carefully monitoring the rollout of President Trump’s policy priorities through executive orders, agency actions, and installment of new personnel. Below is a high-level overview of these

The Trump administration has taken rapid action to implement key policy priorities, affecting both federal agencies and the private sector.

During the first two weeks of the new administration, Latham lawyers have been carefully monitoring the executive branch as it implements President Trump’s policy priorities through executive orders and other agency actions. Our experienced practitioners have analyzed many of these actions with a focus on how they might impact entities in key industries.

Below is a high-level overview of these

Navigating Trump administration executive orders impacting CFIUS, national security, and trade.

By James Barker, Les Carnegie, Damara Chambers, Philip Perry, Ruchi Gill, Catherine Hein, and Kathryn Worthington

See EO: Securing Our Borders

Date Issued: January 20, 2025

Agency Impacted: Defense, Homeland Security, Justice

Summary: This EO establishes policies and procedures for DOD and DHS to secure the borders of the United States through physical barriers and increased personnel presence, apprehend and detain illegal