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White House: Private Sector Answers President Trump's Call to Lower Prices for American Families
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The White House issued the following news on Aug. 6, 2026:
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Private Sector Answers President Trump's Call to Lower Prices for American Families
President Donald J. Trump inherited an economy battered by years of inflation that crushed working families. Through bold action to restore American energy dominance, slash red tape, and secure fair trade, the Trump Administration is quickly rebuilding the foundation for lasting prosperity.
That leadership is producing results. Across the country, private sector companies are responding to President Trump's call by delivering ... Show Full Article WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The White House issued the following news on Aug. 6, 2026: * * * Private Sector Answers President Trump's Call to Lower Prices for American Families President Donald J. Trump inherited an economy battered by years of inflation that crushed working families. Through bold action to restore American energy dominance, slash red tape, and secure fair trade, the Trump Administration is quickly rebuilding the foundation for lasting prosperity. That leadership is producing results. Across the country, private sector companies are responding to President Trump's call by deliveringtangible price reductions on everyday goods and services -- putting money back in the pockets of American workers and families.
Groceries and Everyday Essentials
Major retailers are cutting prices on staples that hit household budgets hardest -- putting real money back in the pockets of American families.
* Giant Eagle reduced prices by an average of more than 10% on over 300 top products, including proteins, produce, and pantry favorites.
* Walmart lowered prices on thousands of everyday items nationwide, including ground beef, fresh corn, paper plates, beverages, and more.
* Sam's Club cut prices on more than 250 household essentials.
* Meijer reduced prices on more than 1,000 popular grocery and household items on a rotating basis.
* Target reduced prices on thousands of groceries, household items, and other essentials.
* Kroger is planning its biggest price cuts in years on thousands of items.
* Albertsons accelerated targeted price reductions and launched its "New Lower Price" program, cutting base prices by at least 8% or $1 on items across meat, seafood, dairy, pantry staples, and other goods.
* H-E-B dropped prices on thousands of items across its stores.
* C&S Wholesale Grocers slashed prices on thousands of everyday items at Family Fare, VG's Grocery, Martin's Super Markets, and Piggly Wiggly locations across eight Midwestern states.
* Stop & Shop lowered prices on thousands of items across nearly every department in hundreds of stores throughout the Northeast.
* Cub Foods reduced prices by about 40% on dozens of grocery items across its Midwestern locations.
* Piggly Wiggly Food for Less cut prices on meat and other staples across its 14 stores.
* Costco dropped prices for many of its most popular Kirkland Signature items across multiple categories.
* PepsiCo lowered retail prices by up to 15% on major snack brands.
Prescription Drugs
President Trump's Most Favored Nation approach is delivering historic cuts to prescription drug prices, with 17 of the world's largest drugmakers agreeing to bring U.S. prices in line with the lowest paid by comparable developed nations.
* Novo Nordisk slashed prices on Ozempic and Wegovy to as low as $199-$350 per month and reduced the price of common insulin treatments by 75% through TrumpRx.
* Pfizer offered average savings of 50% (up to 85%) on primary care treatments and select brands via TrumpRx.
* Amgen lowered prices on cholesterol drug Repatha, migraine drug Aimovig, and arthritis treatment Amjevita by 60-80%.
* Eli Lilly lowered the price of migraine treatment Emgality by approximately 60% and diabetes treatment Trulicity by approximately 61%.
* Multiple additional manufacturers -- including Merck, AstraZeneca, Bristol Myers Squibb, Gilead, Sanofi, GSK, EMD Serono, Johnson & Johnson, AbbVie, Regeneron, Boehringer Ingelheim, Genentech, and Novartis -- agreed to cut prices on key drugs, with discounts reaching 50-85% on many medicines.
Energy
Key energy providers and local networks are delivering targeted savings that lower costs for consumers.
* The Freedom Fuel Network -- a coalition of 25 gas stations across the greater Philadelphia area -- lowered prices by approximately 50 cents per gallon.
* Georgia Power is lowering rates for residential customers by $50/year, delivering total savings of nearly $300 million for all customers.
* Alliant Energy implemented a five-year rate freeze for residential customers in Iowa.
* NiSource is set to return $1.4 billion to customers in Indiana through agreements with Amazon and Alphabet.
* Entergy is set to return $2 billion to customers in Mississippi through an agreement with Amazon.
* DTE Energy announced it will pause electric rate increases for at least two years.
Automobiles
American automakers are making vehicles more affordable for hardworking families.
* Ford extended employee pricing to all U.S. customers.
* Stellantis offered buyers 0% financing and deferred monthly payments for 90 days.
* Chevrolet revived its classic "Heartbeat of America" campaign, offering 90 days of deferred monthly payments and multi-year 0% APR financing options.
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Original text here: https://www.whitehouse.gov/releases/2026/08/private-sector-answers-president-trumps-call-to-lower-prices-for-american-families/
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Private Sector Answers President Trump's Call to Lower Prices for American Families
President Donald J. Trump inherited an economy battered by years of inflation that crushed working families. Through bold action to restore American energy dominance, slash red tape, and secure fair trade, the Trump Administration is quickly rebuilding the foundation for lasting prosperity.
That leadership is producing results. Across the country, private sector companies are responding to President Trump's call by delivering ... Show Full Article WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The White House issued the following news on Aug. 6, 2026: * * * Private Sector Answers President Trump's Call to Lower Prices for American Families President Donald J. Trump inherited an economy battered by years of inflation that crushed working families. Through bold action to restore American energy dominance, slash red tape, and secure fair trade, the Trump Administration is quickly rebuilding the foundation for lasting prosperity. That leadership is producing results. Across the country, private sector companies are responding to President Trump's call by deliveringtangible price reductions on everyday goods and services -- putting money back in the pockets of American workers and families.
Groceries and Everyday Essentials
Major retailers are cutting prices on staples that hit household budgets hardest -- putting real money back in the pockets of American families.
* Giant Eagle reduced prices by an average of more than 10% on over 300 top products, including proteins, produce, and pantry favorites.
* Walmart lowered prices on thousands of everyday items nationwide, including ground beef, fresh corn, paper plates, beverages, and more.
* Sam's Club cut prices on more than 250 household essentials.
* Meijer reduced prices on more than 1,000 popular grocery and household items on a rotating basis.
* Target reduced prices on thousands of groceries, household items, and other essentials.
* Kroger is planning its biggest price cuts in years on thousands of items.
* Albertsons accelerated targeted price reductions and launched its "New Lower Price" program, cutting base prices by at least 8% or $1 on items across meat, seafood, dairy, pantry staples, and other goods.
* H-E-B dropped prices on thousands of items across its stores.
* C&S Wholesale Grocers slashed prices on thousands of everyday items at Family Fare, VG's Grocery, Martin's Super Markets, and Piggly Wiggly locations across eight Midwestern states.
* Stop & Shop lowered prices on thousands of items across nearly every department in hundreds of stores throughout the Northeast.
* Cub Foods reduced prices by about 40% on dozens of grocery items across its Midwestern locations.
* Piggly Wiggly Food for Less cut prices on meat and other staples across its 14 stores.
* Costco dropped prices for many of its most popular Kirkland Signature items across multiple categories.
* PepsiCo lowered retail prices by up to 15% on major snack brands.
Prescription Drugs
President Trump's Most Favored Nation approach is delivering historic cuts to prescription drug prices, with 17 of the world's largest drugmakers agreeing to bring U.S. prices in line with the lowest paid by comparable developed nations.
* Novo Nordisk slashed prices on Ozempic and Wegovy to as low as $199-$350 per month and reduced the price of common insulin treatments by 75% through TrumpRx.
* Pfizer offered average savings of 50% (up to 85%) on primary care treatments and select brands via TrumpRx.
* Amgen lowered prices on cholesterol drug Repatha, migraine drug Aimovig, and arthritis treatment Amjevita by 60-80%.
* Eli Lilly lowered the price of migraine treatment Emgality by approximately 60% and diabetes treatment Trulicity by approximately 61%.
* Multiple additional manufacturers -- including Merck, AstraZeneca, Bristol Myers Squibb, Gilead, Sanofi, GSK, EMD Serono, Johnson & Johnson, AbbVie, Regeneron, Boehringer Ingelheim, Genentech, and Novartis -- agreed to cut prices on key drugs, with discounts reaching 50-85% on many medicines.
Energy
Key energy providers and local networks are delivering targeted savings that lower costs for consumers.
* The Freedom Fuel Network -- a coalition of 25 gas stations across the greater Philadelphia area -- lowered prices by approximately 50 cents per gallon.
* Georgia Power is lowering rates for residential customers by $50/year, delivering total savings of nearly $300 million for all customers.
* Alliant Energy implemented a five-year rate freeze for residential customers in Iowa.
* NiSource is set to return $1.4 billion to customers in Indiana through agreements with Amazon and Alphabet.
* Entergy is set to return $2 billion to customers in Mississippi through an agreement with Amazon.
* DTE Energy announced it will pause electric rate increases for at least two years.
Automobiles
American automakers are making vehicles more affordable for hardworking families.
* Ford extended employee pricing to all U.S. customers.
* Stellantis offered buyers 0% financing and deferred monthly payments for 90 days.
* Chevrolet revived its classic "Heartbeat of America" campaign, offering 90 days of deferred monthly payments and multi-year 0% APR financing options.
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Original text here: https://www.whitehouse.gov/releases/2026/08/private-sector-answers-president-trumps-call-to-lower-prices-for-american-families/
State Dept.: Severing Iran's Illicit Cash Pipeline
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following statement on Aug. 7, 2026, by Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott:
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Severing Iran's Illicit Cash Pipeline
The United States is taking decisive action to cut the financial lifelines that sustain Iran's ruling elite. Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury took steps to dismantle a web of currency exchange houses and shell companies that helped Iran secretly move hundreds of millions of dollars through the international financial system. Through these networks, Tehran accessed oil revenue and evaded sanctions designed ... Show Full Article WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following statement on Aug. 7, 2026, by Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott: * * * Severing Iran's Illicit Cash Pipeline The United States is taking decisive action to cut the financial lifelines that sustain Iran's ruling elite. Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury took steps to dismantle a web of currency exchange houses and shell companies that helped Iran secretly move hundreds of millions of dollars through the international financial system. Through these networks, Tehran accessed oil revenue and evaded sanctions designedto curb its destabilizing activities, laundering funds using front companies.
This action demonstrates the Trump Administration's continued maximum pressure on Iran by cutting off resources the regime uses to threaten regional stability, support terrorism, and advance its military capabilities. By targeting the banks, exchange houses, and individual facilitators that operate this illicit system, the United States makes clear that those who help Iran evade sanctions will face serious consequences.
The United States remains committed to working with partners across the region and the world to close every avenue Iran uses to fund its destabilizing activities. As the regime's economic mismanagement and corruption become increasingly apparent to the Iranian people, actions like today's further isolate the regime from the international financial system and reinforce that Iran's continued support for terrorism and regional aggression will carry a steep and lasting cost.
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Today's action is being taken pursuant to Executive Order (E.O.) 13902, which targets persons operating in Iran's financial and petroleum sectors, and advances the President's National Security Presidential Memorandum 2 (NSPM-2), to impose maximum pressure on Iran. This is OFAC's eighth action in 2026 targeting Iran's shadow banking apparatus, including Iranian banks and their rahbar front companies, exchange houses and their managers, major financiers, and the Iranian importers and exporters who rely on these financial networks to launder and repatriate revenues. Please see the Department of the Treasury's press releases (https://home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/sb0596).
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Original text here: https://www.state.gov/releases/office-of-the-spokesperson/2026/08/severing-irans-illicit-cash-pipeline/
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Severing Iran's Illicit Cash Pipeline
The United States is taking decisive action to cut the financial lifelines that sustain Iran's ruling elite. Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury took steps to dismantle a web of currency exchange houses and shell companies that helped Iran secretly move hundreds of millions of dollars through the international financial system. Through these networks, Tehran accessed oil revenue and evaded sanctions designed ... Show Full Article WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following statement on Aug. 7, 2026, by Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott: * * * Severing Iran's Illicit Cash Pipeline The United States is taking decisive action to cut the financial lifelines that sustain Iran's ruling elite. Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury took steps to dismantle a web of currency exchange houses and shell companies that helped Iran secretly move hundreds of millions of dollars through the international financial system. Through these networks, Tehran accessed oil revenue and evaded sanctions designedto curb its destabilizing activities, laundering funds using front companies.
This action demonstrates the Trump Administration's continued maximum pressure on Iran by cutting off resources the regime uses to threaten regional stability, support terrorism, and advance its military capabilities. By targeting the banks, exchange houses, and individual facilitators that operate this illicit system, the United States makes clear that those who help Iran evade sanctions will face serious consequences.
The United States remains committed to working with partners across the region and the world to close every avenue Iran uses to fund its destabilizing activities. As the regime's economic mismanagement and corruption become increasingly apparent to the Iranian people, actions like today's further isolate the regime from the international financial system and reinforce that Iran's continued support for terrorism and regional aggression will carry a steep and lasting cost.
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Today's action is being taken pursuant to Executive Order (E.O.) 13902, which targets persons operating in Iran's financial and petroleum sectors, and advances the President's National Security Presidential Memorandum 2 (NSPM-2), to impose maximum pressure on Iran. This is OFAC's eighth action in 2026 targeting Iran's shadow banking apparatus, including Iranian banks and their rahbar front companies, exchange houses and their managers, major financiers, and the Iranian importers and exporters who rely on these financial networks to launder and repatriate revenues. Please see the Department of the Treasury's press releases (https://home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/sb0596).
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Original text here: https://www.state.gov/releases/office-of-the-spokesperson/2026/08/severing-irans-illicit-cash-pipeline/
State Dept. Fact Sheet: New Era in U.S.-Colombia Relations
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following fact sheet on Aug. 7, 2026:
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A New Era in U.S.-Colombia Relations
A Presidential Delegation, led by Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, represented the United States at the August 7 inauguration of President Abelardo de la Espriella. The delegation demonstrates U.S. commitment to reinvigorating the U.S.-Colombia relationship and deepening of our shared security and economic partnership. As a cornerstone of this renewed partnership, the United States, working with Congress, intends to announce $1 billion in assistance ... Show Full Article WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following fact sheet on Aug. 7, 2026: * * * A New Era in U.S.-Colombia Relations A Presidential Delegation, led by Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, represented the United States at the August 7 inauguration of President Abelardo de la Espriella. The delegation demonstrates U.S. commitment to reinvigorating the U.S.-Colombia relationship and deepening of our shared security and economic partnership. As a cornerstone of this renewed partnership, the United States, working with Congress, intends to announce $1 billion in assistanceas part of a security package to support President de la Espriella's Administration in achieving our shared goals. Building on more than 200 years of friendship, the Trump Administration looks forward to working closely with the new administration to ensure security and prosperity for the United States, Colombia, and our hemisphere.
Dismantling Transnational Narco-terrorism Networks: The Trump Administration welcomes Colombia joining the Shield of the Americas and stands ready to support the de la Espriella Administration's efforts to defeat the vicious narcoterrorist and criminal organizations that threaten U.S., Colombian, and hemispheric security and economic prosperity. This includes its efforts to:
* Strengthen Colombia's security forces in our shared fight against Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTO)s and Transnational Criminal Organizations (TCO)s, including through deploying unmatched U.S. technology, scoping defense spending to be more efficient, building interoperability, and executing coordinated operations with U.S. forces.
* Disrupt FTO and TCO operations by freezing assets and prosecuting those who finance and sustain them.
* Significantly expand coca eradication and cocaine interdiction operations.
* Halt illegal immigration flows through closer coordination on border security.
* Reclaim, hold, and build state presence in territory once controlled by armed groups, with efforts ranging from humanitarian demining to coordinated security, justice, and economic investments in high-threat regions.
* Protect children from forced recruitment and exploitation by armed groups.
Unlocking Economic Opportunity: President de la Espriella's pro-growth agenda and openness to U.S. investment creates an opportunity to increase trade and deepen economic ties between our countries. The United States will work with Colombia to:
Contribute to international relief funds and future humanitarian aid packages that help Colombian communities recover from potential El Nino-related flooding, drought, and other natural disasters.
Launch a Bilateral Prosperity Dialogue to serve as a platform for stabilizing Colombia's economy, strengthening its energy generation and distribution sectors, exploring critical mineral investments, and creating new opportunities for U.S. investors.
Strengthen Colombian small and medium enterprises in agribusiness, manufacturing, and tech services by connecting them to U.S. buyers and linking them to U.S.-aligned supply chains.
Modernize Colombia's digital, port, and energy infrastructure while positioning Colombia as a trusted nearshoring partner for supply chain diversification.
Advance bilateral nuclear energy cooperation and position Colombia for long-term partnership with U.S. industry on peaceful civil nuclear applications.
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Original text here: https://www.state.gov/releases/office-of-the-spokesperson/2026/08/a-new-era-in-u-s-colombia-relations/
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A New Era in U.S.-Colombia Relations
A Presidential Delegation, led by Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, represented the United States at the August 7 inauguration of President Abelardo de la Espriella. The delegation demonstrates U.S. commitment to reinvigorating the U.S.-Colombia relationship and deepening of our shared security and economic partnership. As a cornerstone of this renewed partnership, the United States, working with Congress, intends to announce $1 billion in assistance ... Show Full Article WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following fact sheet on Aug. 7, 2026: * * * A New Era in U.S.-Colombia Relations A Presidential Delegation, led by Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, represented the United States at the August 7 inauguration of President Abelardo de la Espriella. The delegation demonstrates U.S. commitment to reinvigorating the U.S.-Colombia relationship and deepening of our shared security and economic partnership. As a cornerstone of this renewed partnership, the United States, working with Congress, intends to announce $1 billion in assistanceas part of a security package to support President de la Espriella's Administration in achieving our shared goals. Building on more than 200 years of friendship, the Trump Administration looks forward to working closely with the new administration to ensure security and prosperity for the United States, Colombia, and our hemisphere.
Dismantling Transnational Narco-terrorism Networks: The Trump Administration welcomes Colombia joining the Shield of the Americas and stands ready to support the de la Espriella Administration's efforts to defeat the vicious narcoterrorist and criminal organizations that threaten U.S., Colombian, and hemispheric security and economic prosperity. This includes its efforts to:
* Strengthen Colombia's security forces in our shared fight against Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTO)s and Transnational Criminal Organizations (TCO)s, including through deploying unmatched U.S. technology, scoping defense spending to be more efficient, building interoperability, and executing coordinated operations with U.S. forces.
* Disrupt FTO and TCO operations by freezing assets and prosecuting those who finance and sustain them.
* Significantly expand coca eradication and cocaine interdiction operations.
* Halt illegal immigration flows through closer coordination on border security.
* Reclaim, hold, and build state presence in territory once controlled by armed groups, with efforts ranging from humanitarian demining to coordinated security, justice, and economic investments in high-threat regions.
* Protect children from forced recruitment and exploitation by armed groups.
Unlocking Economic Opportunity: President de la Espriella's pro-growth agenda and openness to U.S. investment creates an opportunity to increase trade and deepen economic ties between our countries. The United States will work with Colombia to:
Contribute to international relief funds and future humanitarian aid packages that help Colombian communities recover from potential El Nino-related flooding, drought, and other natural disasters.
Launch a Bilateral Prosperity Dialogue to serve as a platform for stabilizing Colombia's economy, strengthening its energy generation and distribution sectors, exploring critical mineral investments, and creating new opportunities for U.S. investors.
Strengthen Colombian small and medium enterprises in agribusiness, manufacturing, and tech services by connecting them to U.S. buyers and linking them to U.S.-aligned supply chains.
Modernize Colombia's digital, port, and energy infrastructure while positioning Colombia as a trusted nearshoring partner for supply chain diversification.
Advance bilateral nuclear energy cooperation and position Colombia for long-term partnership with U.S. industry on peaceful civil nuclear applications.
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Original text here: https://www.state.gov/releases/office-of-the-spokesperson/2026/08/a-new-era-in-u-s-colombia-relations/
State Department Issues Public Schedule for Aug. 7, 2026
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The U.S. Department of State issued the daily public schedule for Aug. 7, 2026:
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SECRETARY MARCO RUBIO
3:00 p.m. Secretary Rubio attends President Trump's Roundtable on American Mining at the Department of State.
(MEDIA DETERMINED BY THE WHITE HOUSE)
The roundtable will be streamed live via the Department of State homepage as well as the Department YouTube channel.
DEPUTY SECRETARY OF STATE CHRISTOPHER LANDAU
Deputy Secretary Landau has no public appointments.
DEPUTY SECRETARY OF STATE FOR MANAGEMENT AND RESOURCES MICHAEL J. RIGAS
Deputy Secretary Rigas attends ... Show Full Article WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The U.S. Department of State issued the daily public schedule for Aug. 7, 2026: * * * SECRETARY MARCO RUBIO 3:00 p.m. Secretary Rubio attends President Trump's Roundtable on American Mining at the Department of State. (MEDIA DETERMINED BY THE WHITE HOUSE) The roundtable will be streamed live via the Department of State homepage as well as the Department YouTube channel. DEPUTY SECRETARY OF STATE CHRISTOPHER LANDAU Deputy Secretary Landau has no public appointments. DEPUTY SECRETARY OF STATE FOR MANAGEMENT AND RESOURCES MICHAEL J. RIGAS Deputy Secretary Rigas attendsmeetings and briefings at the Department of State.
UNDER SECRETARY OF STATE FOR POLITICAL AFFAIRS ALLISON M. HOOKER
Under Secretary Hooker attends meetings and briefings at the Department of State.
UNDER SECRETARY OF STATE FOR ARMS CONTROL AND INTERNATIONAL SECURITY THOMAS G. DINANNO
Under Secretary DiNanno is on travel to Malaysia and Singapore from July 31-August 7, 2026.
ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR SOUTH AND CENTRAL ASIAN AFFAIRS S. PAUL KAPUR
Assistant Secretary Kapur is on travel to India, Uzbekistan, the Kyrgyz Republic, and Kazakhstan from August 4-13, 2026.
ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR OCEANS AND INTERNATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL AND SCIENTIFIC AFFAIRS WESLEY BROOKS
Assistant Secretary Brooks is on travel to India from August 3-8, 2026.
BRIEFING SCHEDULE
No Department Press Briefing.
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Original text here: https://www.state.gov/releases/office-of-the-spokesperson/2026/08/public-schedule-august-7-2026/
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SECRETARY MARCO RUBIO
3:00 p.m. Secretary Rubio attends President Trump's Roundtable on American Mining at the Department of State.
(MEDIA DETERMINED BY THE WHITE HOUSE)
The roundtable will be streamed live via the Department of State homepage as well as the Department YouTube channel.
DEPUTY SECRETARY OF STATE CHRISTOPHER LANDAU
Deputy Secretary Landau has no public appointments.
DEPUTY SECRETARY OF STATE FOR MANAGEMENT AND RESOURCES MICHAEL J. RIGAS
Deputy Secretary Rigas attends ... Show Full Article WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The U.S. Department of State issued the daily public schedule for Aug. 7, 2026: * * * SECRETARY MARCO RUBIO 3:00 p.m. Secretary Rubio attends President Trump's Roundtable on American Mining at the Department of State. (MEDIA DETERMINED BY THE WHITE HOUSE) The roundtable will be streamed live via the Department of State homepage as well as the Department YouTube channel. DEPUTY SECRETARY OF STATE CHRISTOPHER LANDAU Deputy Secretary Landau has no public appointments. DEPUTY SECRETARY OF STATE FOR MANAGEMENT AND RESOURCES MICHAEL J. RIGAS Deputy Secretary Rigas attendsmeetings and briefings at the Department of State.
UNDER SECRETARY OF STATE FOR POLITICAL AFFAIRS ALLISON M. HOOKER
Under Secretary Hooker attends meetings and briefings at the Department of State.
UNDER SECRETARY OF STATE FOR ARMS CONTROL AND INTERNATIONAL SECURITY THOMAS G. DINANNO
Under Secretary DiNanno is on travel to Malaysia and Singapore from July 31-August 7, 2026.
ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR SOUTH AND CENTRAL ASIAN AFFAIRS S. PAUL KAPUR
Assistant Secretary Kapur is on travel to India, Uzbekistan, the Kyrgyz Republic, and Kazakhstan from August 4-13, 2026.
ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR OCEANS AND INTERNATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL AND SCIENTIFIC AFFAIRS WESLEY BROOKS
Assistant Secretary Brooks is on travel to India from August 3-8, 2026.
BRIEFING SCHEDULE
No Department Press Briefing.
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Original text here: https://www.state.gov/releases/office-of-the-spokesperson/2026/08/public-schedule-august-7-2026/
Secretary of State Rubio Issues Remarks at President Trump Roundtable on American Mining
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following remarks on Aug. 7, 2026, by Secretary Marco Rubio at President Trump's roundtable on American mining:
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SECRETARY RUBIO: Thank you, Mr. President. Thank you for coming to the State Department. We like this room a lot, too, and obviously don't look back; there's a painting up here. Just don't - (laughter) - uh-oh.
PRESIDENT TRUMP: (Inaudible.) That's a good one. (Laughter.) I'm taking it with me.
SECRETARY RUBIO: That - I shouldn't have said anything. But anyway, Mr. President, thank you for being here. Thank you for ... Show Full Article WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following remarks on Aug. 7, 2026, by Secretary Marco Rubio at President Trump's roundtable on American mining: * * * SECRETARY RUBIO: Thank you, Mr. President. Thank you for coming to the State Department. We like this room a lot, too, and obviously don't look back; there's a painting up here. Just don't - (laughter) - uh-oh. PRESIDENT TRUMP: (Inaudible.) That's a good one. (Laughter.) I'm taking it with me. SECRETARY RUBIO: That - I shouldn't have said anything. But anyway, Mr. President, thank you for being here. Thank you foryour leadership on this topic. It's a challenge we face in this domain that actually goes to the very survival of the country, and thank you for giving it a priority in your presidency. This has been going on for 25 years. We've been walking away from the importance of this, and now we're trying to make up for 25 or 30 years of mistakes under your presidency. So, we appreciate your presidency valuing this when other presidents did not.
The group of people that are here today represent the whole-of-nation effort that's involved in this. It's - because at the core of this is our industrial strength, but also our national sovereignty - that we never depend on other countries for things we need to prosper and to defend ourselves as a people. And so, you'll see here today, as you've already pointed out, we have leaders not just from government but from universities, from private industry, from students who are going to be the future of this industry.
I wanted to briefly - very briefly - touch on what the State Department's done. Earlier this year we had a Critical Minerals Ministerial. We brought in countries from all over the world to - and announced the creation of something called FORGE, which is an international partnership chaired by us in the United States to leverage public finance and coordinate diplomatic support to secure these supply chains around the world. At that meeting, we signed 11 new critical minerals agreements with countries, adding to the ones that already existed. Today, under your administration, we've already signed 27 critical mineral agreements with other countries.
We also, under the leadership of someone who needs to be recognized, our Under Secretary Jacob Helberg - I don't know if Jacob is here, but Jacob has been phenomenal. He came up with something called Pax Silica, and it's an initiative that leads our efforts to partner with the private sector and invest in mining and refining and in processing as well as the end-use applications of that.
There's still a lot of work left to do, but we at the State Department are willing to utilize our unmatched global presence, our presence all over the world, to ensure that we're working on this. And we're committed to working with industry, with universities, with all the elements of our national power to bring this about. And so, thank you, Mr. President, for prioritizing this, and I think we all look forward to working not just nationally but with our allies around the world to ensure that we have supply chains that are diversified and reliable and no country can ever hold this over our head and threaten us in the future. Thank you.
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Original text here: https://www.state.gov/releases/office-of-the-spokesperson/2026/08/secretary-of-state-marco-rubio-at-president-trumps-roundtable-on-american-mining/
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SECRETARY RUBIO: Thank you, Mr. President. Thank you for coming to the State Department. We like this room a lot, too, and obviously don't look back; there's a painting up here. Just don't - (laughter) - uh-oh.
PRESIDENT TRUMP: (Inaudible.) That's a good one. (Laughter.) I'm taking it with me.
SECRETARY RUBIO: That - I shouldn't have said anything. But anyway, Mr. President, thank you for being here. Thank you for ... Show Full Article WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following remarks on Aug. 7, 2026, by Secretary Marco Rubio at President Trump's roundtable on American mining: * * * SECRETARY RUBIO: Thank you, Mr. President. Thank you for coming to the State Department. We like this room a lot, too, and obviously don't look back; there's a painting up here. Just don't - (laughter) - uh-oh. PRESIDENT TRUMP: (Inaudible.) That's a good one. (Laughter.) I'm taking it with me. SECRETARY RUBIO: That - I shouldn't have said anything. But anyway, Mr. President, thank you for being here. Thank you foryour leadership on this topic. It's a challenge we face in this domain that actually goes to the very survival of the country, and thank you for giving it a priority in your presidency. This has been going on for 25 years. We've been walking away from the importance of this, and now we're trying to make up for 25 or 30 years of mistakes under your presidency. So, we appreciate your presidency valuing this when other presidents did not.
The group of people that are here today represent the whole-of-nation effort that's involved in this. It's - because at the core of this is our industrial strength, but also our national sovereignty - that we never depend on other countries for things we need to prosper and to defend ourselves as a people. And so, you'll see here today, as you've already pointed out, we have leaders not just from government but from universities, from private industry, from students who are going to be the future of this industry.
I wanted to briefly - very briefly - touch on what the State Department's done. Earlier this year we had a Critical Minerals Ministerial. We brought in countries from all over the world to - and announced the creation of something called FORGE, which is an international partnership chaired by us in the United States to leverage public finance and coordinate diplomatic support to secure these supply chains around the world. At that meeting, we signed 11 new critical minerals agreements with countries, adding to the ones that already existed. Today, under your administration, we've already signed 27 critical mineral agreements with other countries.
We also, under the leadership of someone who needs to be recognized, our Under Secretary Jacob Helberg - I don't know if Jacob is here, but Jacob has been phenomenal. He came up with something called Pax Silica, and it's an initiative that leads our efforts to partner with the private sector and invest in mining and refining and in processing as well as the end-use applications of that.
There's still a lot of work left to do, but we at the State Department are willing to utilize our unmatched global presence, our presence all over the world, to ensure that we're working on this. And we're committed to working with industry, with universities, with all the elements of our national power to bring this about. And so, thank you, Mr. President, for prioritizing this, and I think we all look forward to working not just nationally but with our allies around the world to ensure that we have supply chains that are diversified and reliable and no country can ever hold this over our head and threaten us in the future. Thank you.
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Original text here: https://www.state.gov/releases/office-of-the-spokesperson/2026/08/secretary-of-state-marco-rubio-at-president-trumps-roundtable-on-american-mining/
President Trump Issues Proclamation on Adjusting Imports of Polysilicon and Its Derivatives Into the U.S.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- President Trump issued the following proclamation on Aug. 6, 2026:
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ADJUSTING IMPORTS OF POLYSILICON AND ITS DERIVATIVES INTO THE UNITED STATES
1. Polysilicon is the base material underpinning the security of America's semiconductor and solar-power supply chains. Yet for decades, America has allowed foreign countries to weaken United States producers in the polysilicon sector - eroding our economic and national security. Today, I am taking action to put a stop to these practices and revitalize the United States polysilicon sector.
2. These actions are based on advice ... Show Full Article WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- President Trump issued the following proclamation on Aug. 6, 2026: * * * ADJUSTING IMPORTS OF POLYSILICON AND ITS DERIVATIVES INTO THE UNITED STATES 1. Polysilicon is the base material underpinning the security of America's semiconductor and solar-power supply chains. Yet for decades, America has allowed foreign countries to weaken United States producers in the polysilicon sector - eroding our economic and national security. Today, I am taking action to put a stop to these practices and revitalize the United States polysilicon sector. 2. These actions are based on adviceand information I received from the Secretary of Commerce (Secretary) in a report transmitted to me within the past 90 days detailing the findings of his investigation under section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, as amended, 19 U.S.C. 1862 (section 232), into the effects of imports of polysilicon and its derivative products on the national security of the United States. After evaluating the facts considered in that investigation, and taking into account the close relation of the economic welfare of the Nation to our national security, the Secretary found and advised me of his opinion that polysilicon and its derivative products are being imported into the United States in such quantities and under such circumstances as to threaten to impair the national security of the United States.
3. Among other things, the Secretary found that polysilicon is essential to the national security and economy of the United States. Polysilicon is the base material for semiconductors, which enable all digital products and services and provide the technical foundation for the functioning of virtually every sector of the modern economy, including the defense industrial base. For example, semiconductors are critical inputs for United States defense systems, such as radar and communication systems, electronic warfare and cybersecurity systems, and guidance and control systems for missiles and drones. Without a secure and reliable domestic supply of polysilicon, the United States cannot sufficiently produce semiconductors. Nor can the United States sufficiently scale up its domestic production of semiconductors, as I determined was necessary in Proclamation 11002 of January 14, 2026 (Adjusting Imports of Semiconductors, Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment, and Their Derivative Products Into the United States).
4. The Secretary also found that polysilicon is essential for the production of solar products. Solar-grade polysilicon and its derivative solar products are used to support various United States defense programs and artificial intelligence (AI) innovations.
5. For decades, foreign governments -- recognizing the strategic importance of polysilicon and polysilicon derivatives -- designed policies to increase the production of these products in their countries, which have come at the expense of the United States industry. These policies contributed to global oversupply in polysilicon and polysilicon derivative sectors. As the Secretary found, since 2020 alone, global production of polysilicon has grown by more than 270 percent and inventories reached a record high of 400,000 tons by the end of 2024.
6. The Secretary found that imports of polysilicon and polysilicon derivatives have eroded the capacity of United States industry to produce polysilicon and polysilicon derivatives. The United States' share of global polysilicon production capacity has fallen from 50 percent in 2005 to less than 2 percent in 2024. Meanwhile, the United States' share of global semiconductor wafer fabrication capacity has decreased from 37 percent in 1990 to 10 percent in 2024; and in the solar sector, the United States is virtually entirely dependent on imports of solar ingots, wafers, and cells.
7. The relative lack of United States downstream solar-related polysilicon derivative production is particularly concerning for the long-term commercial viability of the United States polysilicon sector. The Secretary found that, while semiconductor-grade polysilicon was once the primary output of the polysilicon industry, global semiconductor-grade polysilicon now accounts for only 2.4 percent of global polysilicon production. The overwhelming demand for solar-grade polysilicon relative to semiconductor-grade polysilicon means that polysilicon manufacturers are increasingly dependent on the production of lower purity, solar-grade polysilicon to achieve the production volumes necessary to sustain viable unit costs of production for all polysilicon, including semiconductor-grade polysilicon. Without a financially viable market for United States solar-grade polysilicon, United States polysilicon producers cannot thrive and ensure domestic manufacturing of solar- and semiconductor-grade polysilicon and their derivatives that meets United States economic and national security requirements.
8. In light of these findings and the other findings in the Secretary's report, the Secretary recommended a range of actions to adjust imports of polysilicon and polysilicon derivatives so that such imports will not threaten to impair the national security of the United States. The Secretary recommended the establishment of minimum import prices (MIP) for polysilicon and polysilicon derivatives to create a protected domestic market that allows United States producers to compete free from global distortions. The Secretary also recommended that I impose a 15 percent ad valorem rate of duty on downstream polysilicon derivatives. The Secretary recommended that these two remedies be accompanied by an onshoring program to encourage companies to build new United States polysilicon, ingot, wafer, and cell production facilities.
9. After considering the Secretary's report, the factors in section 232(d) (19 U.S.C. 1862(d)), and other relevant factors and information, I concur with the Secretary's finding that polysilicon and its derivative products are being imported into the United States in such quantities and under such circumstances as to threaten to impair the national security of the United States. In my judgment, and in light of the Secretary's report, the factors in section 232(d) (19 U.S.C. 1862(d)), and other relevant factors and information, I determine that it is necessary and appropriate to adjust imports of these articles and their derivatives, as detailed below, so that such imports will not threaten to impair the national security of the United States.
10. First, I determine that it is necessary and appropriate to establish a MIP program to adjust imports of polysilicon and its derivatives. This will create an economic environment conducive to increasing United States production of the full range of these goods by ensuring a commercially viable market for them. If foreign trading partners that have entered into trade deals with my Administration adopt substantially equivalent import-adjusting action modeled after our MIP, I also authorize the Secretary and the United States Trade Representative (Trade Representative) to enter into arrangements that would alter the applicability of the MIP and the tariffs established in this proclamation to imported polysilicon and derivatives from these trading partners.
11. Second, I determine that it is necessary and appropriate to impose a 15 percent ad valorem rate of duty on imports of polysilicon derivatives so that such imports will not threaten to impair the national security of the United States. These tariffs -- combined with the MIP program -- will promote United States production of polysilicon derivatives by ensuring a commercially viable market for them. They will also replace a similar but narrower safeguard tariff on solar cells and modules that I imposed in my first term, and which expired in February 2026.
12. Third, I determine that it is necessary and appropriate to offer incentives for companies investing in United States production of polysilicon and polysilicon derivatives. The Secretary should have the authority to enter into company-specific deals with producers to incentivize such investments and the strengthening of the United States polysilicon supply chain.
13. In my judgment, based on current circumstances as well as the future needs of the United States, the plan of action detailed in this proclamation is necessary and appropriate to address the threatened impairment of the national security posed by imports of polysilicon and its derivative products. The plan of action in this proclamation will, among other things, help ensure the commercial viability of United States production of polysilicon and its derivatives that is necessary to meet United States economic and national security requirements. It will also enhance employment opportunities and related human resources and promote investment in the United States polysilicon industry.
14. Section 232 authorizes the President to take action to adjust the imports of an article and its derivatives that are being imported into the United States in such quantities or under such circumstances as to threaten to impair the national security so that such imports will not threaten to impair the national security.
15. Section 604 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended (19 U.S.C. 2483) (section 604), authorizes the President to embody in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) the substance of statutes affecting import treatment, and actions thereunder, including the removal, modification, continuance, or imposition of any rate of duty or other import restriction.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of America, by the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, including section 232; section 604; and section 301 of title 3, United States Code, do hereby proclaim as follows:
(1)(a) The applicable minimum import prices for imported polysilicon and polysilicon derivatives shall be:
(i) $21 per kilogram for polysilicon;
(ii) $100 per kilogram for polysilicon ingots and wafers;
(iii) $0.22 per watt for solar cells; and
(iv) $0.38 per watt for solar modules.
(b) The Secretary is authorized to adjust these minimum import prices from time to time to reflect market conditions or other factors affecting the fair market value of covered products under non-distorted, free-market conditions.
(2) Effective with respect to goods entered for consumption, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after 12:01 a.m. eastern time on December 4, 2026, imports of polysilicon and polysilicon derivatives specified in Annexes I and II to the proclamation shall be subject to the MIP program, as detailed in this clause.
(a) To implement the MIP program, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) shall permit importers of polysilicon and polysilicon derivatives to submit documentation at entry establishing or certifying either that any first arm's-length sale of the imported merchandise (or, if applicable, downstream products made from that merchandise) in the United States will occur at or above the applicable MIP, or that any first arm's-length sale of the imported merchandise is pursuant to fixed terms in a contract entered into prior to the date of the signing of this proclamation.
(b) If an importer fails to submit the documentation referenced in subclause (a) of this clause, the imported merchandise shall be subject to a specific tariff equal to the applicable MIP.
(c) For importers that submit the documentation referenced in subclause (a) of this clause, in the event that the entered value on the entry summary of the imported merchandise is less than the MIP, the imported merchandise shall be subject to a specific tariff equal to the difference between the entered value on the entry summary and the MIP.
(3) CBP shall monitor and enforce the accuracy of importer documentation submitted pursuant to clause (2) of this proclamation. If CBP determines that an importer's documentation was materially inaccurate or that an importer has materially failed to comply with its certification, that importer and its affiliates shall permanently be prohibited from importing polysilicon and polysilicon derivatives into the United States. CBP may also impose penalties on the noncompliant importer to the extent consistent with applicable law.
(4) Effective with respect to goods entered for consumption, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after 12:01 a.m. eastern time on December 4, 2026, imports of polysilicon ingots and polysilicon derivatives specified in Annexes I and II of this proclamation shall be subject to an additional 15 percent ad valorem rate of duty, except as otherwise specified in this proclamation.
(5)(a) The duties imposed pursuant to clauses (2) and (4) of this proclamation shall continue in effect unless they are expressly reduced, modified, or terminated. These duties shall apply in addition to any other duties, taxes, fees, exactions, and charges applicable to such products, except as otherwise specified in this proclamation.
(b) For products of Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, or a member nation of the European Union subject to tariffs under this proclamation, the sum of the additional section 232 tariff imposed pursuant to clause (4) of this proclamation and the applicable rate of duty under Column 1 of the HTSUS (Column 1 Duty Rate) shall be equal to 15 percent.
(c) For products of the United Kingdom subject to tariffs under this proclamation, the applicable rate of duty under clause (4) of this proclamation shall be 10 percent.
(6) The Secretary is authorized to establish a program to incentivize investment in United States production of raw polysilicon, as well as ingots, wafers, and cells (Covered Products).
(a) The Secretary is authorized to solicit and accept onshoring plans from companies. Any onshoring plan shall include: a commitment, if the plan is approved, to build, refurbish, or expand a facility in the United States that will produce Covered Products; a commitment that construction will start by January 20, 2029; and any other relevant information and analysis, including requirements set by the Secretary.
(b) The Secretary is authorized to approve onshoring plans described in subclause (a) of this clause. In determining whether an onshoring plan qualifies for approval, the Secretary, in consultation with any senior executive branch officials the Secretary deems appropriate, shall consider all relevant factors he deems appropriate, such as the anticipated start date of construction, whether the proposed plan's project timeline is commercially reasonable, whether the proposed plan's project milestones are commercially reasonable, the anticipated annual production of Covered Products from the onshoring project, whether the proposed plan's anticipated costs and Covered Product production projections are reasonable, and how the benefits of the reduced tariff rate will be allocated between the applicants of the onshoring plan. When approving onshoring plans, the Secretary shall act in a manner consistent with the need to address the national security threat found in this proclamation.
(c) If the Secretary approves a company's onshoring plan, the Secretary shall allow the company to import necessary production equipment and Covered Products, in volumes the Secretary deems commensurate with the company's newly committed investment, without paying applicable section 232 duties. These benefits shall be tied to the facility's construction period, shall be contingent on the company making sufficient progress under its approved onshoring plan, and may vary depending on whether the imports use United States polysilicon.
(d) The Secretary is authorized to take all actions that he deems appropriate to implement and effectuate this program, including, consistent with applicable law, the issuance of regulations, rules, guidance, and procedures. All approved onshoring plans shall be subject to monitoring and enforcement by the Secretary. The Secretary may require that companies with approved onshoring plans submit reports to the Department of Commerce to ensure compliance with domestic manufacturing commitments, and he may require that such reports be audited by external auditing firms. Should the Secretary determine that a company is substantially failing to meet its agreed-upon commitments that are the basis for granting tariff offsets or other tariff incentives, the Secretary is authorized to cease and rescind those benefits. In cases where the executive branch assesses that a company engaged in fraud or deliberately misled the United States Government with respect to onshoring commitments, the rescission of tariff benefits can be retroactive to the extent permitted by law, and the Commissioner of CBP may collect the additional tariffs owed because of the retroactive rescission of the tariff benefits and impose any appropriate fines and penalties to the extent consistent with applicable law.
(7) Any product subject to duties pursuant to this proclamation, except those eligible for admission under "domestic status" as described in 19 C.F.R. 146.43, that is admitted into a United States foreign trade zone on or after the effective date of this proclamation may be admitted only under "privileged foreign status" as described in 19 C.F.R. 146.41, and any product admitted in "privileged foreign status" prior to the effective date of this proclamation will be subject upon entry for consumption to any duties related to the classification under the applicable HTSUS subheading.
(8) Manufacturing drawback claims made in accordance with subsections (a) and (b) of section 313 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, 19 U.S.C. 1313(a)-(b), shall be available with respect to the duties imposed pursuant to this proclamation on articles that meet the following conditions:
(a) the article is not of a type of merchandise subject to an antidumping or countervailing duty order, without regard to whether the article is from the country or countries listed in the order or orders;
(b) the article is a product of Trade Agreement Partners, composed of the United Kingdom, the European Union, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Mexico, Canada, and any trading partner with which the United States concludes a trade and security agreement; and
(c) the polysilicon content of the article is composed entirely of polysilicon from a Trade Agreement Partner country.
(9) The Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Homeland Security, the Trade Representative, the Chairman of the United States International Trade Commission, and any other senior executive branch official the Secretary deems appropriate, shall determine whether any modifications to the HTSUS are necessary to effectuate or implement this proclamation or any actions taken pursuant to this proclamation, and shall make such modifications through notice in the Federal Register, including any technical correction to Annex I or Annex II to this proclamation.
(10) The Secretary shall monitor actions taken by our trading partners to establish minimum import prices for polysilicon and polysilicon derivatives. Should the Secretary, in consultation with the Trade Representative and the Senior Counselor for Trade and Manufacturing, determine that a trading partner has established a substantially equivalent minimum import price, then the Secretary may alter the applicability of the MIP and the tariffs established in this proclamation to polysilicon and polysilicon derivatives from that trading partner.
(11) The Secretary shall continue to monitor imports of polysilicon and polysilicon derivatives. If the Secretary determines that a company is stockpiling polysilicon or polysilicon derivatives before the date in clauses (2) and (4) of this proclamation, the Secretary shall take action in coordination with CBP to restrict imports by the company and its affiliates. The Secretary also shall, from time to time, in consultation with any senior executive branch officials the Secretary deems appropriate, review the status of such imports with respect to the national security. The Secretary shall inform the President of any circumstances that, in the Secretary's opinion, might indicate the need for further action by the President under section 232. The Secretary shall also inform the President of any circumstance that, in the Secretary's opinion, might indicate that the remedies provided for in this proclamation are no longer necessary.
(12) The Secretary and the Secretary of Homeland Security are directed and authorized to take all actions to implement and effectuate this proclamation -- including, consistent with applicable law, through temporary suspension or amendment of regulations or through notices in the Federal Register and by adopting rules, regulations, or guidance -- and to employ all powers granted to the President, including by section 232, as may be necessary to implement this proclamation. The head of each executive department and agency (agency) is authorized to and shall take all appropriate measures within the agency's authority to implement this proclamation. The head of each agency may, consistent with applicable law, including 3 U.S.C. 301, redelegate the authority to take such appropriate measures within the agency.
(13) The Secretary, in consultation with any senior executive branch officials he deems appropriate, may issue rules, regulations, and guidance consistent with this proclamation, including to address operational necessity and prevent circumvention and evasion, including through manipulation of related-party transactions or transfers of foreign subsidies.
(14) CBP may take any appropriate measures, consistent with applicable law, to administer the tariffs and MIPs imposed by this proclamation.
(15) Any provision of previous proclamations and Executive Orders that is inconsistent with this proclamation is superseded to the extent of such inconsistency.
(16) If any provision of this proclamation or the application of any provision of this proclamation to any individual or circumstance is held to be invalid, the remainder of this proclamation and the application of its provisions to any other individual or circumstance shall not be affected. If any fee, duty, tariff, or program described in this proclamation is held to be invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder shall continue in effect.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this sixth day of August, in the year of our Lord two thousand twenty-six, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and fifty-first.
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DONALD J. TRUMP
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Original text here: https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2026/08/adjusting-imports-of-polysilicon-and-its-derivatives-into-the-united-states/
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ADJUSTING IMPORTS OF POLYSILICON AND ITS DERIVATIVES INTO THE UNITED STATES
1. Polysilicon is the base material underpinning the security of America's semiconductor and solar-power supply chains. Yet for decades, America has allowed foreign countries to weaken United States producers in the polysilicon sector - eroding our economic and national security. Today, I am taking action to put a stop to these practices and revitalize the United States polysilicon sector.
2. These actions are based on advice ... Show Full Article WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- President Trump issued the following proclamation on Aug. 6, 2026: * * * ADJUSTING IMPORTS OF POLYSILICON AND ITS DERIVATIVES INTO THE UNITED STATES 1. Polysilicon is the base material underpinning the security of America's semiconductor and solar-power supply chains. Yet for decades, America has allowed foreign countries to weaken United States producers in the polysilicon sector - eroding our economic and national security. Today, I am taking action to put a stop to these practices and revitalize the United States polysilicon sector. 2. These actions are based on adviceand information I received from the Secretary of Commerce (Secretary) in a report transmitted to me within the past 90 days detailing the findings of his investigation under section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, as amended, 19 U.S.C. 1862 (section 232), into the effects of imports of polysilicon and its derivative products on the national security of the United States. After evaluating the facts considered in that investigation, and taking into account the close relation of the economic welfare of the Nation to our national security, the Secretary found and advised me of his opinion that polysilicon and its derivative products are being imported into the United States in such quantities and under such circumstances as to threaten to impair the national security of the United States.
3. Among other things, the Secretary found that polysilicon is essential to the national security and economy of the United States. Polysilicon is the base material for semiconductors, which enable all digital products and services and provide the technical foundation for the functioning of virtually every sector of the modern economy, including the defense industrial base. For example, semiconductors are critical inputs for United States defense systems, such as radar and communication systems, electronic warfare and cybersecurity systems, and guidance and control systems for missiles and drones. Without a secure and reliable domestic supply of polysilicon, the United States cannot sufficiently produce semiconductors. Nor can the United States sufficiently scale up its domestic production of semiconductors, as I determined was necessary in Proclamation 11002 of January 14, 2026 (Adjusting Imports of Semiconductors, Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment, and Their Derivative Products Into the United States).
4. The Secretary also found that polysilicon is essential for the production of solar products. Solar-grade polysilicon and its derivative solar products are used to support various United States defense programs and artificial intelligence (AI) innovations.
5. For decades, foreign governments -- recognizing the strategic importance of polysilicon and polysilicon derivatives -- designed policies to increase the production of these products in their countries, which have come at the expense of the United States industry. These policies contributed to global oversupply in polysilicon and polysilicon derivative sectors. As the Secretary found, since 2020 alone, global production of polysilicon has grown by more than 270 percent and inventories reached a record high of 400,000 tons by the end of 2024.
6. The Secretary found that imports of polysilicon and polysilicon derivatives have eroded the capacity of United States industry to produce polysilicon and polysilicon derivatives. The United States' share of global polysilicon production capacity has fallen from 50 percent in 2005 to less than 2 percent in 2024. Meanwhile, the United States' share of global semiconductor wafer fabrication capacity has decreased from 37 percent in 1990 to 10 percent in 2024; and in the solar sector, the United States is virtually entirely dependent on imports of solar ingots, wafers, and cells.
7. The relative lack of United States downstream solar-related polysilicon derivative production is particularly concerning for the long-term commercial viability of the United States polysilicon sector. The Secretary found that, while semiconductor-grade polysilicon was once the primary output of the polysilicon industry, global semiconductor-grade polysilicon now accounts for only 2.4 percent of global polysilicon production. The overwhelming demand for solar-grade polysilicon relative to semiconductor-grade polysilicon means that polysilicon manufacturers are increasingly dependent on the production of lower purity, solar-grade polysilicon to achieve the production volumes necessary to sustain viable unit costs of production for all polysilicon, including semiconductor-grade polysilicon. Without a financially viable market for United States solar-grade polysilicon, United States polysilicon producers cannot thrive and ensure domestic manufacturing of solar- and semiconductor-grade polysilicon and their derivatives that meets United States economic and national security requirements.
8. In light of these findings and the other findings in the Secretary's report, the Secretary recommended a range of actions to adjust imports of polysilicon and polysilicon derivatives so that such imports will not threaten to impair the national security of the United States. The Secretary recommended the establishment of minimum import prices (MIP) for polysilicon and polysilicon derivatives to create a protected domestic market that allows United States producers to compete free from global distortions. The Secretary also recommended that I impose a 15 percent ad valorem rate of duty on downstream polysilicon derivatives. The Secretary recommended that these two remedies be accompanied by an onshoring program to encourage companies to build new United States polysilicon, ingot, wafer, and cell production facilities.
9. After considering the Secretary's report, the factors in section 232(d) (19 U.S.C. 1862(d)), and other relevant factors and information, I concur with the Secretary's finding that polysilicon and its derivative products are being imported into the United States in such quantities and under such circumstances as to threaten to impair the national security of the United States. In my judgment, and in light of the Secretary's report, the factors in section 232(d) (19 U.S.C. 1862(d)), and other relevant factors and information, I determine that it is necessary and appropriate to adjust imports of these articles and their derivatives, as detailed below, so that such imports will not threaten to impair the national security of the United States.
10. First, I determine that it is necessary and appropriate to establish a MIP program to adjust imports of polysilicon and its derivatives. This will create an economic environment conducive to increasing United States production of the full range of these goods by ensuring a commercially viable market for them. If foreign trading partners that have entered into trade deals with my Administration adopt substantially equivalent import-adjusting action modeled after our MIP, I also authorize the Secretary and the United States Trade Representative (Trade Representative) to enter into arrangements that would alter the applicability of the MIP and the tariffs established in this proclamation to imported polysilicon and derivatives from these trading partners.
11. Second, I determine that it is necessary and appropriate to impose a 15 percent ad valorem rate of duty on imports of polysilicon derivatives so that such imports will not threaten to impair the national security of the United States. These tariffs -- combined with the MIP program -- will promote United States production of polysilicon derivatives by ensuring a commercially viable market for them. They will also replace a similar but narrower safeguard tariff on solar cells and modules that I imposed in my first term, and which expired in February 2026.
12. Third, I determine that it is necessary and appropriate to offer incentives for companies investing in United States production of polysilicon and polysilicon derivatives. The Secretary should have the authority to enter into company-specific deals with producers to incentivize such investments and the strengthening of the United States polysilicon supply chain.
13. In my judgment, based on current circumstances as well as the future needs of the United States, the plan of action detailed in this proclamation is necessary and appropriate to address the threatened impairment of the national security posed by imports of polysilicon and its derivative products. The plan of action in this proclamation will, among other things, help ensure the commercial viability of United States production of polysilicon and its derivatives that is necessary to meet United States economic and national security requirements. It will also enhance employment opportunities and related human resources and promote investment in the United States polysilicon industry.
14. Section 232 authorizes the President to take action to adjust the imports of an article and its derivatives that are being imported into the United States in such quantities or under such circumstances as to threaten to impair the national security so that such imports will not threaten to impair the national security.
15. Section 604 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended (19 U.S.C. 2483) (section 604), authorizes the President to embody in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) the substance of statutes affecting import treatment, and actions thereunder, including the removal, modification, continuance, or imposition of any rate of duty or other import restriction.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of America, by the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, including section 232; section 604; and section 301 of title 3, United States Code, do hereby proclaim as follows:
(1)(a) The applicable minimum import prices for imported polysilicon and polysilicon derivatives shall be:
(i) $21 per kilogram for polysilicon;
(ii) $100 per kilogram for polysilicon ingots and wafers;
(iii) $0.22 per watt for solar cells; and
(iv) $0.38 per watt for solar modules.
(b) The Secretary is authorized to adjust these minimum import prices from time to time to reflect market conditions or other factors affecting the fair market value of covered products under non-distorted, free-market conditions.
(2) Effective with respect to goods entered for consumption, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after 12:01 a.m. eastern time on December 4, 2026, imports of polysilicon and polysilicon derivatives specified in Annexes I and II to the proclamation shall be subject to the MIP program, as detailed in this clause.
(a) To implement the MIP program, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) shall permit importers of polysilicon and polysilicon derivatives to submit documentation at entry establishing or certifying either that any first arm's-length sale of the imported merchandise (or, if applicable, downstream products made from that merchandise) in the United States will occur at or above the applicable MIP, or that any first arm's-length sale of the imported merchandise is pursuant to fixed terms in a contract entered into prior to the date of the signing of this proclamation.
(b) If an importer fails to submit the documentation referenced in subclause (a) of this clause, the imported merchandise shall be subject to a specific tariff equal to the applicable MIP.
(c) For importers that submit the documentation referenced in subclause (a) of this clause, in the event that the entered value on the entry summary of the imported merchandise is less than the MIP, the imported merchandise shall be subject to a specific tariff equal to the difference between the entered value on the entry summary and the MIP.
(3) CBP shall monitor and enforce the accuracy of importer documentation submitted pursuant to clause (2) of this proclamation. If CBP determines that an importer's documentation was materially inaccurate or that an importer has materially failed to comply with its certification, that importer and its affiliates shall permanently be prohibited from importing polysilicon and polysilicon derivatives into the United States. CBP may also impose penalties on the noncompliant importer to the extent consistent with applicable law.
(4) Effective with respect to goods entered for consumption, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after 12:01 a.m. eastern time on December 4, 2026, imports of polysilicon ingots and polysilicon derivatives specified in Annexes I and II of this proclamation shall be subject to an additional 15 percent ad valorem rate of duty, except as otherwise specified in this proclamation.
(5)(a) The duties imposed pursuant to clauses (2) and (4) of this proclamation shall continue in effect unless they are expressly reduced, modified, or terminated. These duties shall apply in addition to any other duties, taxes, fees, exactions, and charges applicable to such products, except as otherwise specified in this proclamation.
(b) For products of Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, or a member nation of the European Union subject to tariffs under this proclamation, the sum of the additional section 232 tariff imposed pursuant to clause (4) of this proclamation and the applicable rate of duty under Column 1 of the HTSUS (Column 1 Duty Rate) shall be equal to 15 percent.
(c) For products of the United Kingdom subject to tariffs under this proclamation, the applicable rate of duty under clause (4) of this proclamation shall be 10 percent.
(6) The Secretary is authorized to establish a program to incentivize investment in United States production of raw polysilicon, as well as ingots, wafers, and cells (Covered Products).
(a) The Secretary is authorized to solicit and accept onshoring plans from companies. Any onshoring plan shall include: a commitment, if the plan is approved, to build, refurbish, or expand a facility in the United States that will produce Covered Products; a commitment that construction will start by January 20, 2029; and any other relevant information and analysis, including requirements set by the Secretary.
(b) The Secretary is authorized to approve onshoring plans described in subclause (a) of this clause. In determining whether an onshoring plan qualifies for approval, the Secretary, in consultation with any senior executive branch officials the Secretary deems appropriate, shall consider all relevant factors he deems appropriate, such as the anticipated start date of construction, whether the proposed plan's project timeline is commercially reasonable, whether the proposed plan's project milestones are commercially reasonable, the anticipated annual production of Covered Products from the onshoring project, whether the proposed plan's anticipated costs and Covered Product production projections are reasonable, and how the benefits of the reduced tariff rate will be allocated between the applicants of the onshoring plan. When approving onshoring plans, the Secretary shall act in a manner consistent with the need to address the national security threat found in this proclamation.
(c) If the Secretary approves a company's onshoring plan, the Secretary shall allow the company to import necessary production equipment and Covered Products, in volumes the Secretary deems commensurate with the company's newly committed investment, without paying applicable section 232 duties. These benefits shall be tied to the facility's construction period, shall be contingent on the company making sufficient progress under its approved onshoring plan, and may vary depending on whether the imports use United States polysilicon.
(d) The Secretary is authorized to take all actions that he deems appropriate to implement and effectuate this program, including, consistent with applicable law, the issuance of regulations, rules, guidance, and procedures. All approved onshoring plans shall be subject to monitoring and enforcement by the Secretary. The Secretary may require that companies with approved onshoring plans submit reports to the Department of Commerce to ensure compliance with domestic manufacturing commitments, and he may require that such reports be audited by external auditing firms. Should the Secretary determine that a company is substantially failing to meet its agreed-upon commitments that are the basis for granting tariff offsets or other tariff incentives, the Secretary is authorized to cease and rescind those benefits. In cases where the executive branch assesses that a company engaged in fraud or deliberately misled the United States Government with respect to onshoring commitments, the rescission of tariff benefits can be retroactive to the extent permitted by law, and the Commissioner of CBP may collect the additional tariffs owed because of the retroactive rescission of the tariff benefits and impose any appropriate fines and penalties to the extent consistent with applicable law.
(7) Any product subject to duties pursuant to this proclamation, except those eligible for admission under "domestic status" as described in 19 C.F.R. 146.43, that is admitted into a United States foreign trade zone on or after the effective date of this proclamation may be admitted only under "privileged foreign status" as described in 19 C.F.R. 146.41, and any product admitted in "privileged foreign status" prior to the effective date of this proclamation will be subject upon entry for consumption to any duties related to the classification under the applicable HTSUS subheading.
(8) Manufacturing drawback claims made in accordance with subsections (a) and (b) of section 313 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, 19 U.S.C. 1313(a)-(b), shall be available with respect to the duties imposed pursuant to this proclamation on articles that meet the following conditions:
(a) the article is not of a type of merchandise subject to an antidumping or countervailing duty order, without regard to whether the article is from the country or countries listed in the order or orders;
(b) the article is a product of Trade Agreement Partners, composed of the United Kingdom, the European Union, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Mexico, Canada, and any trading partner with which the United States concludes a trade and security agreement; and
(c) the polysilicon content of the article is composed entirely of polysilicon from a Trade Agreement Partner country.
(9) The Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Homeland Security, the Trade Representative, the Chairman of the United States International Trade Commission, and any other senior executive branch official the Secretary deems appropriate, shall determine whether any modifications to the HTSUS are necessary to effectuate or implement this proclamation or any actions taken pursuant to this proclamation, and shall make such modifications through notice in the Federal Register, including any technical correction to Annex I or Annex II to this proclamation.
(10) The Secretary shall monitor actions taken by our trading partners to establish minimum import prices for polysilicon and polysilicon derivatives. Should the Secretary, in consultation with the Trade Representative and the Senior Counselor for Trade and Manufacturing, determine that a trading partner has established a substantially equivalent minimum import price, then the Secretary may alter the applicability of the MIP and the tariffs established in this proclamation to polysilicon and polysilicon derivatives from that trading partner.
(11) The Secretary shall continue to monitor imports of polysilicon and polysilicon derivatives. If the Secretary determines that a company is stockpiling polysilicon or polysilicon derivatives before the date in clauses (2) and (4) of this proclamation, the Secretary shall take action in coordination with CBP to restrict imports by the company and its affiliates. The Secretary also shall, from time to time, in consultation with any senior executive branch officials the Secretary deems appropriate, review the status of such imports with respect to the national security. The Secretary shall inform the President of any circumstances that, in the Secretary's opinion, might indicate the need for further action by the President under section 232. The Secretary shall also inform the President of any circumstance that, in the Secretary's opinion, might indicate that the remedies provided for in this proclamation are no longer necessary.
(12) The Secretary and the Secretary of Homeland Security are directed and authorized to take all actions to implement and effectuate this proclamation -- including, consistent with applicable law, through temporary suspension or amendment of regulations or through notices in the Federal Register and by adopting rules, regulations, or guidance -- and to employ all powers granted to the President, including by section 232, as may be necessary to implement this proclamation. The head of each executive department and agency (agency) is authorized to and shall take all appropriate measures within the agency's authority to implement this proclamation. The head of each agency may, consistent with applicable law, including 3 U.S.C. 301, redelegate the authority to take such appropriate measures within the agency.
(13) The Secretary, in consultation with any senior executive branch officials he deems appropriate, may issue rules, regulations, and guidance consistent with this proclamation, including to address operational necessity and prevent circumvention and evasion, including through manipulation of related-party transactions or transfers of foreign subsidies.
(14) CBP may take any appropriate measures, consistent with applicable law, to administer the tariffs and MIPs imposed by this proclamation.
(15) Any provision of previous proclamations and Executive Orders that is inconsistent with this proclamation is superseded to the extent of such inconsistency.
(16) If any provision of this proclamation or the application of any provision of this proclamation to any individual or circumstance is held to be invalid, the remainder of this proclamation and the application of its provisions to any other individual or circumstance shall not be affected. If any fee, duty, tariff, or program described in this proclamation is held to be invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder shall continue in effect.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this sixth day of August, in the year of our Lord two thousand twenty-six, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and fifty-first.
ANNEX I (https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ANNEX-I.pdf)
ANNEX II (https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Annex-II.pdf)
DONALD J. TRUMP
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Original text here: https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2026/08/adjusting-imports-of-polysilicon-and-its-derivatives-into-the-united-states/
FEC Issues Digest for Week of Aug. 3-7, 2026
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The Federal Election Commission issued the following weekly digest:
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Commission meetings and hearings
No open meetings or executive sessions were scheduled this week.
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Litigation
Campbell v. FEC (Case No. 26-10849) On August 3, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan issued an Order Granting Unopposed Motion for Leave to File a Response.
Lewicki, et al. v. FEC (Case No. 24-2505) On August 3, Plaintiffs filed a Combined Reply in Support of Their Motion for Partial Summary Judgment and Opposition to the Defendant's Motion for Partial Summary ... Show Full Article WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The Federal Election Commission issued the following weekly digest: * * * Commission meetings and hearings No open meetings or executive sessions were scheduled this week. * * * Litigation Campbell v. FEC (Case No. 26-10849) On August 3, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan issued an Order Granting Unopposed Motion for Leave to File a Response. Lewicki, et al. v. FEC (Case No. 24-2505) On August 3, Plaintiffs filed a Combined Reply in Support of Their Motion for Partial Summary Judgment and Opposition to the Defendant's Motion for Partial SummaryJudgment in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.
Schaefer v. FEC (Case No. 26-2117) On June 15, Plaintiff filed a Complaint for Declaratory Relief in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.
Seegers v. FEC (Case No. 26-276) On July 28, Plaintiff filed a Motion for Default Judgment Against the FEC, a Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Support of Plaintiff's Motion for Default Judgment, and a Declaration in Support of Plaintiff's Motion for Default Judgment in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.
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Outreach
On August 3, Debbie Chacona, Assistant Staff Director, and Kristin Roser, Compliance Branch Chief of the Reports Analysis Division, spoke at the Republican National Committee's 2026 Legal Compliance Seminar in Washington, DC.
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Public Disclosure
On August 5, the Office of the Inspector General made public its report on Evaluation of the FEC's DATA Act Compliance.
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Reports Due in 2026
The Commission has posted the 2026 Congressional Pre-Election Reporting Dates. Reporting schedules for all filers in 2026 are also available.
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Election Dates
The Commission has posted a list of 2026 Congressional Primary Dates.
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Upcoming educational opportunities
September 16, 2026: The Commission is scheduled to host a webinar on Independent Expenditures and Pre-Election Communications.
For more information on upcoming training opportunities, see the Commission's Trainings page.
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Upcoming reporting due dates
August 20: August Monthly Reports are due. For more information, see the 2026 Monthly Reporting schedule.
The Commission has posted information regarding reporting deadlines as some states reschedule congressional primary elections to account for redistricting.
The Commission has posted filing information regarding the California 14th District Special Runoff Election, scheduled for August 18, 2026.
The Commission has posted filing information regarding the Georgia 13th District Special Runoff Election, scheduled for August 25, 2026.
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Additional research materials
Contribution Limits: In addition to the current limits, the Commission has posted an archive of contribution limits that were in effect going back to the 1975-1976 election cycles.
Federal election results are available. The data was compiled from the official vote totals published by state election offices.
FEC Notify: Want to be notified by email when campaign finance reports are received by the agency? Sign up here.
The Combined Federal State Disclosure and Election Directory is available. This publication identifies the federal and state agencies responsible for the disclosure of campaign finances, lobbying, personal finances, public financing, candidates on the ballot, election results, spending on state initiatives, and other financial filings.
The Presidential Election Campaign Fund Tax Checkoff Chart provides information on balance of the Fund, monthly deposits into the Fund reported by the Department of the Treasury, payments from the Fund as certified by the FEC, and participation rates of taxpayers as reported by the Internal Revenue Service. For more information on the Presidential Public Funding Program, see the Public Funding of Presidential Elections page.
The FEC Record is available as a continuously updated online news source.
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Original text here: https://www.fec.gov/updates/week-of-august-3-7-2026/
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Commission meetings and hearings
No open meetings or executive sessions were scheduled this week.
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Litigation
Campbell v. FEC (Case No. 26-10849) On August 3, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan issued an Order Granting Unopposed Motion for Leave to File a Response.
Lewicki, et al. v. FEC (Case No. 24-2505) On August 3, Plaintiffs filed a Combined Reply in Support of Their Motion for Partial Summary Judgment and Opposition to the Defendant's Motion for Partial Summary ... Show Full Article WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The Federal Election Commission issued the following weekly digest: * * * Commission meetings and hearings No open meetings or executive sessions were scheduled this week. * * * Litigation Campbell v. FEC (Case No. 26-10849) On August 3, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan issued an Order Granting Unopposed Motion for Leave to File a Response. Lewicki, et al. v. FEC (Case No. 24-2505) On August 3, Plaintiffs filed a Combined Reply in Support of Their Motion for Partial Summary Judgment and Opposition to the Defendant's Motion for Partial SummaryJudgment in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.
Schaefer v. FEC (Case No. 26-2117) On June 15, Plaintiff filed a Complaint for Declaratory Relief in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.
Seegers v. FEC (Case No. 26-276) On July 28, Plaintiff filed a Motion for Default Judgment Against the FEC, a Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Support of Plaintiff's Motion for Default Judgment, and a Declaration in Support of Plaintiff's Motion for Default Judgment in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.
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Outreach
On August 3, Debbie Chacona, Assistant Staff Director, and Kristin Roser, Compliance Branch Chief of the Reports Analysis Division, spoke at the Republican National Committee's 2026 Legal Compliance Seminar in Washington, DC.
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Public Disclosure
On August 5, the Office of the Inspector General made public its report on Evaluation of the FEC's DATA Act Compliance.
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Reports Due in 2026
The Commission has posted the 2026 Congressional Pre-Election Reporting Dates. Reporting schedules for all filers in 2026 are also available.
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Election Dates
The Commission has posted a list of 2026 Congressional Primary Dates.
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Upcoming educational opportunities
September 16, 2026: The Commission is scheduled to host a webinar on Independent Expenditures and Pre-Election Communications.
For more information on upcoming training opportunities, see the Commission's Trainings page.
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Upcoming reporting due dates
August 20: August Monthly Reports are due. For more information, see the 2026 Monthly Reporting schedule.
The Commission has posted information regarding reporting deadlines as some states reschedule congressional primary elections to account for redistricting.
The Commission has posted filing information regarding the California 14th District Special Runoff Election, scheduled for August 18, 2026.
The Commission has posted filing information regarding the Georgia 13th District Special Runoff Election, scheduled for August 25, 2026.
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Additional research materials
Contribution Limits: In addition to the current limits, the Commission has posted an archive of contribution limits that were in effect going back to the 1975-1976 election cycles.
Federal election results are available. The data was compiled from the official vote totals published by state election offices.
FEC Notify: Want to be notified by email when campaign finance reports are received by the agency? Sign up here.
The Combined Federal State Disclosure and Election Directory is available. This publication identifies the federal and state agencies responsible for the disclosure of campaign finances, lobbying, personal finances, public financing, candidates on the ballot, election results, spending on state initiatives, and other financial filings.
The Presidential Election Campaign Fund Tax Checkoff Chart provides information on balance of the Fund, monthly deposits into the Fund reported by the Department of the Treasury, payments from the Fund as certified by the FEC, and participation rates of taxpayers as reported by the Internal Revenue Service. For more information on the Presidential Public Funding Program, see the Public Funding of Presidential Elections page.
The FEC Record is available as a continuously updated online news source.
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Original text here: https://www.fec.gov/updates/week-of-august-3-7-2026/