Key Executive Orders Signed by President Trump Yesterday
On Tuesday, February 4, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump signed several key executive orders, including:
1. Withdrawal from the United Nations Human Rights Council: The order officially withdraws the U.S. from the UN Human Rights Council and freezes funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) for Palestinian refugees.
2. Preventing Iran from Acquiring Nuclear Weapons: A presidential memorandum aimed at restricting Iran’s nuclear development and tightening oil export sanctions.
3. Imposing Tariffs on Imports from Mexico, China, and Canada: Trump signed orders for tariffs on imports from these countries, with a 30-day suspension pending agreements to strengthen border security.
4. Establishing a U.S. Sovereign Wealth Fund: An executive order to create a sovereign wealth fund for the United States to manage national investments.
5. Restructuring the Department of Education and USAID: The executive orders call for the closure of the U.S. Department of Education and USAID, with their responsibilities to be transferred to other agencies.
6. Federal Employees Returning to Office Work: Trump ordered federal employees to return to offices five days a week, ending remote work policies implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic.
