Adapting to Policy Changes in 2025

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Navigating the New Policy Landscape

Rapid policy shifts in the early days of the Trump administration have created a complex environment for business leaders. BDO is here to assist executives in understanding and navigating the business implications of these policy changes. Check back for updates on how the new administration’s priorities may impact your business, as well as how you can prepare.

BDO is maintaining a list of executive orders and other actions that may impact our clients by sector. Agencies have been working actively since January 20, 2025, to ensure all federal spending is in compliance with the Executive Orders.

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Another Tariff Pause on Goods From Canada and Mexico and More

March 10, 2025
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Another Tariff Pause on Goods From Canada and Mexico and More

March 10, 2025

In another week of unprecedented tariff announcements and activity, President Trump issued two Executive Orders (EOs) (on Canada and Mexico) on March 6, 2025 that suspended implementation of the 25% tariffs on goods imported into the U.S. from Canada and Mexico.

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Supreme Court Ruling on Federal Funding Pause: Key Considerations for Nonprofit CFOs

March 4, 2025
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Supreme Court Ruling on Federal Funding Pause: Key Considerations for Nonprofit CFOs

March 4, 2025

Recent developments from the U.S. Supreme Court have significant implications for nonprofit organizations that rely on federal funding. A series of legal battles over the executive branch’s ability to halt federal disbursements have created uncertainty, affecting organizations with government grants and contracts.

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President Trump Stops Pause on Tariffs for Goods from Canada and Mexico and Doubles Tariffs on China

February 28, 2025
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President Trump Stops Pause on Tariffs for Goods from Canada and Mexico and Doubles Tariffs on China

February 28, 2025

On February 27, 2025, President Trump announced on his Truth Social media account that he was imposing new tariffs of 25% ad valorem that will apply to all merchandise imported into the U.S. from Canada and Mexico starting on March 4, 2025.

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Trump Initiates Review of Digital Services Taxes and Other Discriminatory Measures

February 26, 2025
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Trump Initiates Review of Digital Services Taxes and Other Discriminatory Measures

February 26, 2025

In a further sign that the Trump Administration intends to use tariffs as a tool to help advance all of its domestic and foreign policy objectives, the White House issued a directive on February 21, 2025 designed to protect American companies from foreign taxes, fines, penalties or any type of regulatory restriction that is deemed to be unfair to American businesses.

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Understanding the NIH's New Indirect Cost Rate Policy: What Nonprofit and Higher Education CFOs Need to Know

February 25, 2025
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Understanding the NIH's New Indirect Cost Rate Policy: What Nonprofit and Higher Education CFOs Need to Know

February 25, 2025

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has announced a major policy change that will significantly impact universities, research institutions, and nonprofits receiving federal research funding (Research Institutions ).

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Department of Defense Contracts—Suspension of Work, Stop Work and Termination

February 20, 2025
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Department of Defense Contracts—Suspension of Work, Stop Work and Termination

February 20, 2025

BDO’s Government Contract’s Practice is seeing in the market and our client-base a significantly increased frequency of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)-directed actions focused on the suspension, stop work and / or termination of federally funded contracts and grants.

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Trump’s New Reciprocal Tariffs Further Upend Global Trade

February 17, 2025
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Trump’s New Reciprocal Tariffs Further Upend Global Trade

February 17, 2025

The Administration’s new “Fair and Reciprocal Plan” aims to come up with an equivalent “reciprocal tariff” with respect to each U.S. trading partner to address trade imbalances and other trade-distorting laws, rules, practices, and policies imposed on the U.S. by these trading partners.

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Updated “National Security” Tariffs of 25% on Steel and Aluminum Imports From All Countries Scheduled to Take Effect March 12

February 13, 2025
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Updated “National Security” Tariffs of 25% on Steel and Aluminum Imports From All Countries Scheduled to Take Effect March 12

February 13, 2025

On February 10, 2025, President Trump signed two Presidential Proclamations (PPs) imposing updated tariffs of 25% ad valorem that will apply to all imports of steel and aluminum products from all countries starting March 12, 2025.

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BDO’s Healthcare Trends & Topics Webcast Series: Top Priorities for Healthcare CFOs in 2025

BDO’s annual Healthcare CFO Outlook Survey examines how healthcare CFOs are adapting to the changing economic environment and devising strategies to thrive amid financial pressure.

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Tariffs and Trade: Navigating Potential Policy Changes in 2025

Join us for an insightful webcast as we explore the evolving landscape of tariffs and trade policies in 2025.

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