US EditionTrump preparing executive order to increase weapons exports, sources say
- President Donald Trump's administration plans to announce an executive order to ease military equipment export rules soon, according to four sources familiar with the discussions.
- The proposed order is similar to legislation suggested by Michael Waltz, which would increase congressional review thresholds for arms exports from $14 million to $23 million.
- If enacted, the executive order could lead to increased sales for major U.S. Defense contractors like Lockheed Martin, RTX Corp, and Boeing Co.
- Trump's first term included actions that bypassed congressional reviews for weapons sales due to frustrations over delays related to human rights concerns.
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Trump preparing executive order to increase weapons exports, sources say
U.S. President Donald Trump's administration is planning an executive order that would ease rules governing exports of military equipment, and could announce it as soon as Tuesday or Wednesday, four sources familiar with the discussions said.
White House prepares order to loosen controls on U.S. foreign arms sales
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