On his 100th Day in Office President Trump Signs Two Executive
Orders Relating to Trade: One Establishing a New Office of Trade
and Manufacturing Policy, the Other to Review Trade Agreements for
Violations
President Trump signed two executive orders on his 100th day in
office relating to trade. The first established a new Office of
Trade and Manufacturing Policy (OTMP) within the White House, to be
directed by Peter Navarro, who was originally selected to direct
the National Trade Council. The goal of this new office is to
"defend and serve American workers and domestic manufacturers
while advising the President on policies to increase economic
growth, decrease the trade deficit, and strengthen the United
States manufacturing and defense industrial bases." According
to the order, the Director – Mr. Navarro – will
"serve as a liaison between the White House and the Department
of Commerce and undertake trade-related special projects as
requested by the President."
