Federal Resources
Stay In The Loop
President Donald Trump has issued numerous significant executive orders and recissions and sent a memorandum to administration agencies directing actions in line with his priorities. Many of these actions impact Seattle Metro Chamber members and their employees. Your Chamber team is collecting resources to help you navigate the fast-moving changes.
If you have any questions or concerns about a federal issue, don’t hesitate to reach out to Lars Erickson, Senior Vice President of Public Affairs and Communications at the Chamber.
General Guidance and Resources
Federal Register: 2025 Donald J. Trump Executive Orders
This page contains documents that have been published in the Federal Register. Because the White House cannot deliver a document to the Office of the Federal Register (OFR) until after the President signs a document, there is always a delay (of at least one day, typically of several days) between when the President signs a document and when it is published. Access links and download documents here.
[LIST] Trump’s Executive Orders So Far
Only a few days into office, President Donald Trump had already issued numerous significant executive orders and recissions and sent a memorandum to administration agencies directing action in line with his priorities – check out this roundup of executive orders from Chamber member Monument Advocacy as of Jan. 23, 2025.
[DATA GRAPHICS] Tracking Trump’s Executive Orders
NBC News has catalogued President Donald Trump’s executive orders in the table here.
Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) Resources
[FACT SHEET] U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Its Authority to Conduct Worksite Enforcement
Employers can anticipate a significant increase in worksite enforcement activities, including more frequent I-9 audits, on-site inspections aimed at identifying unauthorized workers and strict compliance with employment verification processes.
What to do if ICE Raids Your Establishment
With the latest news around increased enforcement of immigration laws, the Washington Hospitality Association has assembled resources on this topic. Click here for links to state, national and other legal resources on immigration and prepare your employees and establishment in case of a raid by taking these five steps.
[MULTIPLE LANGUAGES] A Guide for Employers: What to Do if Immigration Comes to Your Workplace
This guide, developed by the National Immigration Law Center in collaboration with the National Employment Law Project, provides practical advice for addressing immigration-related actions in the workplace. First published in December 2017 and updated Jan. 24, 2025, it is available in multiple languages, including Chinese, Korean, Spanish, and Thai.
Tariff Resources
[VIDEO] Navigating Tariff Impact on Washington Businesses
As global trade policies shift, Washington businesses must prepare for potential tariff changes that could impact supply chains, costs and market strategies – watch the replay of a February 2025 panel of industry experts discussing how businesses can proactively respond to evolving trade policies, mitigate risks and explore opportunities for growth.
[FACT SHEET] President Donald J. Trump Imposes Tariffs on Imports from Canada, Mexico and China
President Donald Trump on Feb. 1 imposed tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China. This fact sheet from the White House details his three executive orders placing tariffs of 25% on all goods from Canada and Mexico, with a slightly lower 10% tariff on Canadian oil exports. Trump also placed a 10% tariff on Chinese goods.
Trump Puts Tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China, Spurring Trade War As North American Allies Respond
On Feb. 1, 2025, the Administration implemented new tariffs – 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico, and 10% tariffs on imports from China.
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