By the authority conferred upon me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, I hereby issue the following order:
Section 1. Background
Ensuring a dependable and affordable food supply is paramount to both America’s national security and economic stability. Nevertheless, the specter of anti-competitive practices—particularly from foreign-controlled corporations—casts a shadow over the integrity of our food supply. In recent years, several companies within the U.S. food supply chain have found themselves embroiled in civil lawsuits, settling allegations of price-fixing for astronomical sums. Critical sectors such as meat processing, seed production, fertilizer distribution, and agricultural equipment are particularly susceptible to these anti-competitive behaviors. My administration is committed to investigating whether such practices, especially those orchestrated by international entities, are inflating living costs for Americans and posing a threat to our national security vis-à-vis food supply chains.
Sec. 2. Food Supply Chain Security Task Forces to Protect Competition
(a) The Attorney General and the Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) are tasked with establishing a Food Supply Chain Security Task Force within their respective offices. These Task Forces will undertake comprehensive investigations into food-related industries, scrutinizing whether anti-competitive practices are present within U.S. food supply chains and assessing whether foreign control over these industries is driving up food prices or creating a national security risk. The Attorney General and the FTC Chairman are empowered to pursue any necessary remedies for identified anti-competitive behaviors, which may include enforcement actions and proposals for new regulations. In instances where the Department of Justice’s Task Force uncovers evidence of criminal collusion, the Attorney General shall initiate appropriate criminal proceedings, including grand jury investigations.
(b) The Task Forces will, as allowed by law, provide joint briefings to the Speaker of the House, the Senate Majority Leader, and the chairs of relevant congressional committees. These briefings will deliver progress updates in accordance with this order, first within 180 days of its issuance and again within 365 days. Following consultations with the Assistant to the President and Deputy Chief of Staff for Legislative, Political, and Public Affairs, they may also include recommendations for congressional actions—excluding any sensitive details pertaining to ongoing investigations or non-public information regarding the food industries under investigation.
Sec. 3. General Provisions
(a) This order should not be interpreted to undermine or alter:
(i) the powers granted to any executive department or agency, or their leaders; or
(ii) the responsibilities of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget concerning budgetary, administrative, or legislative proposals.
(b) Implementation of this order shall adhere to applicable laws and be contingent upon the availability of appropriations.
(c) This order is not designed to, and does not, create any enforceable right or benefit, whether substantive or procedural, for any individual or entity against the United States, its departments, agencies, officers, employees, or agents.
(d) The Department of Justice shall cover the costs associated with the publication of this order.
DONALD J. TRUMP
THE WHITE HOUSE,
December 6, 2025.
