Executive Order 13797: Establishment of Office of Trade and Manufacturing Policy
President: Donald J. Trump
Established a White House trade and manufacturing policy office to advise the President and coordinate projects.
Status: In effect. Is Executive Order 13797 still in effect? Yes. Executive Order 13797 remains in effect. See Federal Register record.
What does Executive Order 13797 do?
EO 13797 established the Office of Trade and Manufacturing Policy within the White House Office, led by a presidentially selected director. It was to advise on trade and manufacturing strategy, liaise with Commerce and help improve domestic procurement and hiring policy under EO 13788. This was an organizational directive, not a new trade statute or tariff authority. EO 13788 was later revoked by EO 14005. The official sources checked do not establish that the 2017 office continues to operate today.
Before and after
Before the order
White House and Commerce officials advised on trade policy through existing channels.
After the order
A dedicated White House office was established for that administration.
Who had to do what
| Agency / office | Action | Timing / position |
|---|---|---|
| President | Select office director | Under the order |
| Office | Advise on trade and manufacturing | 2017 administration |
| Office | Liaise with Commerce and support procurement policy | Subject to later policy |
What happened next
EO 13797 signed.
EO 14005 revoked EO 13788, a policy order referenced by EO 13797.
Legal and source detail
How it works legally
The order created an advisory unit within the White House; statutory trade and procurement powers remained with authorized agencies.
Sources by type
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Primary and official sources
Orders, laws, court records and official implementation material.
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