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This package is a clear, unapologetic reorientation of U.S. policy toward prioritizing American economic and security interests — a demonstration that government can act with decisiveness and the institutional muscle to back its priorities. Rather than tinkering at the margins, it converts long-running debates into a coordinated, interlocking set of authorities designed to make American markets and technologies harder to exploit and easier to defend.
At its core the policy restructures trade tools and significantly expands enforcement: agencies are directed to pursue reciprocal tariffs, to invoke Section 337 at the U.S. International Trade Commission more aggressively to bar unfair imports, and to broaden CFIUS reviews that limit foreign investment in dual‑use technologies. Commerce and Justice are instructed to synchronize IP and export controls, while Customs and Border Protection is promised higher budgets and faster seizure authorities to disrupt counterfeit and transshipped goods. These are administrative orders that create new duties across agencies — orderly, forceful, and purpose-built.
The package reaches past classic tariff levers. It proposes a tariff floor on rare earths, an integrated national export‑assistance system run from Commerce, and even narrowly tailored relaxations of certain anticorruption constraints for firms forced to compete with state‑backed rivals. That combination shifts the roster of stakeholders: small manufacturers, advanced‑industry firms, defense contractors, and allied governments win a louder voice in routine regulatory decisions — at the cost of reshuffling rules and responsibilities in ways that will be felt across supply chains.
On the southern border the bundle consolidates military, financial, and diplomatic tools: terror‑style sanction designations for cartels, stepped‑up Defense Department support, tariff threats to press cooperation, and faster asset‑forfeiture and seizure mechanisms. Implementation will demand new interagency chains of command and rapid information‑sharing with Mexico, creating fresh joint mechanisms and, unavoidably, administrative backlogs and interoperability headaches. Court challenges and increased congressional oversight are expected — not failures but indicators of high stakes.
The trade‑offs are real and explicit: added bureaucracy, the risk of retaliatory tariffs, legal friction with partners, slower casework as coordination deepens, expanded investigatory workloads, and contested jurisdictional lines. Those burdens are not accidental; they are the measurable price of seriousness. Moving next requires interagency assignments to Commerce and USTR, congressional reauthorization and funding, appointments to USITC and CFIUS, and hearings and litigation to define the new boundaries. The cost is high; so is the clarity of purpose.
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Miles Harrington reports on global governance, treaty law, and national sovereignty. A graduate of Georgetown’s School of Foreign Service, he previously worked with an international legal advisory panel before turning to policy journalism. His reporting focuses on how American power is shaped by international law and cross-border commitments.
Miles Harrington serves as the Senior Correspondent for Federal Systems & Executive Power at Just Right News, where he brings a disciplined, constitutionalist lens to the inner workings of the American government. With a focus on the mechanics of the federal bureaucracy and the limits of executive authority, Harrington has established himself as a vital voice for readers who value transparency, accountability, and the preservation of the separation of powers.
A native of Richmond, Virginia, Harrington’s perspective is deeply rooted in the traditions of the Old Dominion. Growing up in a city defined by its historical significance and its role as a center of American jurisprudence, he developed an early appreciation for the foundational principles of the Republic. His upbringing in Richmond—a place where the legacy of the Founding Fathers is woven into the landscape—instilled in him a belief that the federal government should remain within its constitutional bounds. This background informs his skepticism of centralized overreach and his commitment to reporting on the ways in which the administrative state impacts the lives of everyday citizens.
In his current role, Harrington specializes in the complexities of federal systems. He doesn’t just report on the headlines of the day; he digs into the structural shifts within the executive branch that often go unnoticed by the mainstream press. Whether he is analyzing the implications of a new federal regulation or investigating the expansion of agency jurisdiction, his work is characterized by a rigorous adherence to the facts and a dedication to the rule of law.
Harrington is perhaps best known for his signature feature series, “How Washington Works.” Through this ongoing project, he demystifies the often-opaque processes of the nation’s capital, pulling back the curtain on the “Deep State” and the unelected officials who wield significant influence over national policy. By breaking down complex legislative maneuvers and executive orders, he empowers Just Right News readers to understand the true levers of power in Washington. His reporting serves as a necessary check on the federal government, ensuring that the actions of those in power are held up to the light of public scrutiny.
Now based in Washington, D.C., Harrington operates at the epicenter of the political world, yet he remains intentionally distanced from the “Beltway bubble.” His proximity to the halls of power allows him to maintain a robust network of sources across the federal landscape, but his heart remains in the principled conservatism of his Virginia roots. He views his role not merely as a reporter, but as a steward of the public trust, dedicated to providing the clarity and context that conservative voters need to navigate an increasingly complex political environment.
Through his sharp analysis and unwavering commitment to the truth, Miles Harrington continues to be a cornerstone of the Just Right News team. His work ensures that the principles of limited government and executive restraint remain at the forefront of the national conversation, providing a crucial service to those who believe in a government that is truly of, by, and for the people.