By the authority granted to me as President under the Constitution and the laws of the United States, including section 301 of title 3, United States Code, I hereby issue the following directive:
Section 1. Purpose
Artificial intelligence (AI) represents a cornerstone technology poised to shape the landscape of economic prosperity, national security, and global competitiveness for the foreseeable future. The United States must spearhead the development of both general-purpose and cutting-edge AI capabilities, ensuring that American technologies, standards, and governance frameworks are adopted on a global scale. This initiative aims to reinforce alliances with our partners and maintain our technological preeminence. This order sets in motion a unified national strategy to bolster the American AI industry by encouraging the export of comprehensive American AI technology solutions.
Sec 2. Policy
The United States is committed to preserving and extending its leadership in AI while reducing reliance on technologies developed by our adversaries. This will be achieved through the global proliferation of U.S.-originated AI technologies.
Sec 3. Establishment of the American AI Exports Program
(a) Within 90 days of this order, the Secretary of Commerce, in collaboration with the Secretary of State and the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), will create and execute the American AI Exports Program (the Program) to facilitate the development and export of U.S.-based full-stack AI solutions.
(b) The Secretary of Commerce will publicly invite proposals from industry-led consortia for inclusion in the Program. Each proposal must:
(i) include a comprehensive AI technology package that covers:
(A) AI-optimized hardware (such as chips, servers, and accelerators), data center storage, cloud services, and networking components, along with details on the extent of domestic manufacturing;
(B) data pipelines and labeling systems;
(C) AI models and systems;
(D) security measures to protect AI models and systems;
(E) AI applications tailored for specific sectors (like software engineering, education, healthcare, agriculture, or transportation);
(ii) identify target countries or regional groups for export opportunities;
(iii) outline a business model detailing the entities responsible for constructing, owning, and operating the necessary infrastructure;
(iv) specify requested federal incentives and support mechanisms; and
(v) comply with all relevant U.S. export control regulations, outbound investment laws, and end-user policies, including chapter 58 of title 50, United States Code, along with pertinent guidance from the Bureau of Industry and Security within the Department of Commerce.
(c) The Department of Commerce will set a deadline of 90 days post-public call for proposal submissions and will evaluate proposals continuously for inclusion in the Program.
(d) The Secretary of Commerce, with input from the Secretary of State, Secretary of Defense, Secretary of Energy, and the Director of OSTP, will assess submitted proposals. Selected proposals will be prioritized for support, granting access to resources outlined in section 4 of this order, adhering to all applicable laws.
Sec 4. Mobilization of Federal Financing Tools
(a) The Economic Diplomacy Action Group (EDAG), formed under the Presidential Memorandum dated June 21, 2024, led by the Secretary of State in conjunction with the Secretary of Commerce and the United States Trade Representative, will coordinate the mobilization of federal financing tools to support priority AI export packages.
(b) I delegate the authority under section 708(c)(3) of the Championing American Business Through Diplomacy Act of 2019 (CABDA) to the Administrator of the Small Business Administration and the Director of OSTP, allowing them to appoint senior officials from their respective agencies to the EDAG.
(c) The Secretary of State, in coordination with the EDAG, will be tasked with:
(i) devising and implementing a cohesive federal strategy to promote the export of American AI technologies and standards;
(ii) aligning technical, financial, and diplomatic resources to expedite the deployment of priority AI export packages;
(iii) facilitating U.S. participation in multilateral initiatives and country-specific partnerships for AI deployment and export promotion;
(iv) assisting partner nations in creating favorable regulatory, data, and infrastructure conditions that support the deployment of American AI systems;
(v) analyzing market access issues, including technical trade barriers and regulatory measures that could hinder the competitiveness of U.S. products; and
(vi) collaborating with the Small Business Administration’s Office of Investment and Innovation to promote investments in U.S. small businesses focused on developing American AI technologies and manufacturing the necessary infrastructure.
(d) EDAG members will utilize all available federal resources within legal limits to back selected priority export packages, which may include direct loans and guarantees (12 U.S.C. 635); equity investments, co-financing, political risk insurance, and credit guarantees (22 U.S.C. 9621); alongside technical assistance and feasibility studies (22 U.S.C. 2421(b)).
Sec 5. General Provisions
(a) This order shall not be interpreted to undermine or affect:
(i) the authority granted by law to any executive department or agency, or to their heads; or
(ii) the responsibilities of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget regarding budgetary, administrative, or legislative proposals.
(b) Implementation of this order will be in accordance with applicable laws and contingent on the availability of funding.
(c) This order does not confer any rights or benefits, either substantive or procedural, enforceable by any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or entities, its officials, employees, or agents, or any other individual.
(d) The Department of Commerce will cover the costs associated with the publication of this order.
DONALD J. TRUMP
THE WHITE HOUSE,
July 23, 2025.
