The first 100 days of a presidential administration are a critical period of policy, regulatory and legislative change.
Bracewell’s knowledge hub offers insight on key policy, regulatory and legislative developments in energy, environmental, trade, tax and technology policy during the Trump administration’s first 100 days, helping in-house counsel and corporate executives make informed business decisions in a rapidly changing legislative and regulatory climate.
Energy
In the first 100 days of his second term, President Trump declared a national energy emergency, prioritizing fossil fuel development through executive actions that accelerated permitting for oil, gas and critical mineral projects.
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Environment
During its first 100 days, the Trump administration made significant changes in environmental regulation regarding disclosure rules, the Clean Water Act and the endangerment finding.
Trade
In the first 100 days of his second term, President Trump implemented significant changes to US trade policy, including a universal 10 percent tariff on imports and increased duties on goods from trading partners.
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Sanctions and Enforcement
In the first 100 days of President Trump’s second term, the administration designated eight international cartels and transnational criminal organizations as Foreign Terrorist Organizations. The Department of Justice also announced changes in DOJ enforcement priorities.
Patents and Trademarks
The US Patent and Trademark Office experienced significant changes during the first 100 days of the second Trump administration, including the bifurcation of the Patent Trial and Appeal Board’s institution process.
