How Might Trump's Executive Orders Impact Canadians Doing Business In The U.S.?

The 47th President of the United States was sworn in on Monday, January 20, 2025, and the first slate of Executive Orders were signed shortly after the inauguration. Some of the Executive Orders dealt with administrative restructuring, but the bulk of the Executive Orders involved immigration and the processes currently in place.

Here is a brief overview of the current Executive Orders that were signed the week of January 20 through to January 23, 2025, and what these changes may mean for Canadians doing business in the U.S.

1. Executive Order Protecting the United States from Foreign Terrorists and Other National Security and Public Safety Threats:

The Executive Order is intended to protect the United States from national security and public safety threats, which involves a policy of heightened vetting of all foreign nationals entering the United States. This includes Canadian citizens, Canadian permanent residents and temporary residents of Canada.