April 30, 2025 

Dear Policy Expert,

Since the “First 100 Days” concept was introduced in 1933 under President Franklin D. Roosevelt and the launch of the New Deal, we are without a doubt experiencing one of the most consequential starts to a new presidency.

To this end, we have published a Policy Backgrounder on what to expect in the next 100 days, and a new video that highlights the key themes defining the start of Trump’s second presidency.

What not to miss from CED:

• Policy Alerts:
  • Executive Order on US Seafood Industry
  • Executive Order on School Discipline
  • Executive Orders to Strengthen the Current and Future Workforce
  • Forthcoming Tariffs on Pharmaceuticals
  • Forthcoming Tariffs on Semiconductors and Related Products
  • EU Intensifies Investigations of X
  • Phaseout of Petroleum-Based Synthetic Food Dyes
  • Administration Seeks to Reform Federal Acquisition Regulation

• Webcasts:
• A Shifting Global Landscape: What Lies Ahead? (May 15)
• Responding to US Labor Shortages (June 19)

For more details, please see below.

The First 100 Days

Watch our recap of the President's first 100 days in office, highlighting key policies and decisions that are already shaping the business landscape through shifts in regulation, trade, and more. 

For insights on what to expect next from the Administration, read our Policy Backgrounder.

Watch the video »

Read the Policy Backgrounder »

Q1 Impact Report

Since its legacy CEO founders in 1942 developed the Marshall Plan for Europe, CED's mission has been to harness the power of business leadership to chart a path forward to a more prosperous economy with equal opportunity for all Americans.

View the Q1 Impact Report to learn more about CED's research and outreach efforts.

Research & Insights

Policy Backgrounder

The Next One Hundred Days—and Beyond: What Lies Ahead: Governance style has marked the new Administration, at times provoking uncertainty that has moved markets. At the same time, the Administration has also adopted many policy changes precisely as it indicated during the campaign and transition. Tariffs, continued deregulation, forthcoming Supreme Court decisions, and geopolitics will be critical themes in the next 100 days.

Policy Alerts

Executive Order on US Seafood Industry: The President issued an Executive Order aimed at promoting the competitiveness of the US seafood industry.

Executive Order on School Discipline: The Executive Order directs the Secretary of Education to issue new guidance to states and school districts relating to school discipline.

Executive Orders to Strengthen the Current and Future Workforce: The President signed two Executive Orders that target future-focused workforce development for the incumbent and next generation workforce.

Forthcoming Tariffs on Pharmaceuticals:  The Commerce Department has initiated an investigation under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act to determine the effects on national security of imports of pharmaceuticals and related products, including precursor chemicals.

Forthcoming Tariffs on Semiconductors and Related Products: The Commerce Department has initiated an investigation under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act to determine the effects on national security of imports of semiconductors, along with related products.

EU Intensifies Investigations of X: EU regulators are intensifying their scrutiny of the social media platform X, pursuing investigations into potential violations of GDPR and the Digital Services Act.

Phaseout of Petroleum-Based Synthetic Food Dyes: HHS and the FDA announced new actions to phase out petroleum-based synthetic dyes from the US food supply.

Administration Seeks to Reform Federal Acquisition Regulation: The Administrator of the Office of Federal Public Procurement Policy has been directed to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation to ensure it only contains provisions required by statute or that “are otherwise necessary to support simplicity and usability, strengthen the efficacy of the procurement system, or protect economic or national security interests.”

Latest Economic Data

US Consumer Confidence Plunged Again in April: Consumer confidence declined for a fifth consecutive month in April, falling to levels not seen since the onset of the COVID pandemic. The three expectation components—business conditions, employment prospects, and future income—all deteriorated sharply, reflecting pervasive pessimism about the future.

Webcasts

A Shifting Global Landscape: What Lies Ahead?

May 15 | 12:00 - 1:00 pm ET

From tariffs to foreign investment to the US military role in Europe, the new Administration has embarked on significant policy changes, with implications for the US' role in the world and for broader geopolitical and geoeconomic trends. These implications also affect US businesses as they seek to navigate not only the changes in Washington but a shifting global landscape as well, all in a climate of uncertainty and a weakening economic outlook.

Speakers

AnnaMaria DeSalva

Global Chairman
Burson Group;

CED Trustee

Simon Gass

Former Chair
UK Joint Intelligence Committee

(2019–2023)

Nick Redman

Director of Analysis and

Editor in Chief
Oxford Analytica

David Young

(Moderator)

President

CED

Responding to US Labor Shortages

June 19 | 12:00 - 1:00 pm ET

The US labor force is undergoing transformational shifts driven by an aging population and other demographic changes, the effects of artificial intelligence, and evolving skill demands in key industries. At this time of great change, prudent policy measures will drive successful responses to these emerging challenges and ensure the workforce is equipped to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving economy.

Speakers

Paul Decker

President and

Chief Executive Officer
Mathematica;

CED Trustee

Marissa Geist

Chief Executive Officer
Cielo;

CED Trustee

PJ Tabit

Principal Economic

Policy Analyst

CED

David Young

(Moderator)

President

CED

2025 Distinguished Leadership Awards Celebration

October 8, 2025 | New York, NY

For information about sponsorship opportunities and attending the event, please contact Brian Teagle.

The CED Annual Distinguished Leadership Awards Celebration pays special tribute to business leaders and their companies who have demonstrated exceptional leadership in very challenging times and have helped our nation and the communities where they operate navigate the many challenges before us.

Congratulations to the 2025 Honorees

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