Proclamation 9891-World Trade Week, 2019
Issued 2019-05-17 by Donald J. Trump
Plain-English Overview
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President Trump issued this proclamation to designate a week in May 2019 as World Trade Week. This is a ceremonial observance that brings national attention to international trade and its importance to American workers and businesses. The proclamation specifically highlights farmers, ranchers, manufacturers, and entrepreneurs who sell their goods and services in the global market.
The proclamation discusses the administration's approach to trade policy, emphasizing what it calls "free, fair, and reciprocal trade." It mentions renegotiating existing trade agreements, including revisions to the United States-Korea Free Trade Agreement and the negotiation of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement to replace NAFTA. The proclamation also references ongoing negotiations with the European Union, the United Kingdom, and Japan.
This type of presidential proclamation is purely ceremonial and does not create new laws or impose legal obligations on anyone. It expresses the president's views and draws public awareness to a particular topic—in this case, international trade. Such proclamations have been issued by presidents since George Washington and require no congressional approval.
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Constitutional Analysis
How this action fits (or doesn't) within Article II authority and existing law
This proclamation designates "Proclamation 9891-World Trade Week, 2019" — a ceremonial observance that brings national attention to world trade. Presidents have issued ceremonial proclamations since George Washington, and they fall squarely within the executive tradition. They do not create new law, direct federal spending, or impose legal obligations on citizens.
Ceremonial proclamations like this one are purely declaratory. They express the sentiment of the President on behalf of the nation, drawing public awareness to causes or communities. They require no congressional approval and face no constitutional challenges.
Official Summary
Administration of Donald J. Trump, 2019 Proclamation 9891—World Trade Week, 2019 May 17, 2019 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Free, fair, and reciprocal trade is essential to American and global prosperity. During World Trade Week, we reaffirm our unwavering commitment to ensuring that our Nation's farmers, ranchers, manufacturers, and entrepreneurs are able to sell their goods and services in the global market on a level playing field. We also celebrate mutually beneficial and balanced trade between nations and pledge to continue pressing those countries that persist with one-sided trade polices to abandon them. Our Nation is benefiting from a booming economy that is improving the lives of hardworking Americans and their families. Since my election, we have witnessed the creation of more than 5.8 million new jobs, including approximately 500,000 new manufacturing jobs. American gross domestic product grew at nearly 3 percent last year, and at a rate of 3.2 percent in the first quarter of this year. As a result, wages are rising at the fastest pace in a decade. This economic success is a testament to the effectiveness of my Administration's tax, regulatory, and tariff and trade policies. With a level playing f