Event Brief
Trump Orders End to Overseas “Candy-Like” Waivers
Filed: May 10, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET
Summary: Trump directs federal agencies to prioritize U.S. goods and end waivers allowing taxpayer spending on foreign products.
WHO: President Donald Trump
WHAT: Directive to federal agencies to stop regulatory exceptions (waivers) that permit buying foreign goods and to shift to “Buy American.”
WHEN: May 10, 2026 at 3:24 PM ET
WHERE: Tampa, FL
WHY: Trump issued the order after slamming “candy-like” waivers that allow federal spending on overseas products.
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