Last mentioned: Mar 22, 2026
Statutory Deadline
The 150-day window for Section 122 tariffs expires unless extended by Congress.
State Department Migration
Internal memo reveals StateChat is switching to OpenAI GPT-4.1.
Treasury & FHFA Exit
Secretary Scott Bessent and Director William Pulte announce termination of Anthropic use.
Executive Directive
President Trump directs government agencies to stop work with Anthropic.
Pentagon Risk Label
The Department of Defense declares Anthropic a supply-chain risk.
OpenAI DoD Deal
OpenAI announces a deal for the Defense Department's classified network.
Expected Implementation
Tariffs expected to be collected at ports of entry almost immediately.
Executive Order Signed
Trump signs 10% global tariff using Section 122 of U.S. trade law.
SCOTUS Ruling
Supreme Court strikes down previous tariff authority in a 6-3 decision.
The US State Department, Treasury, and Federal Housing Finance Agency are terminating all contracts with AI startup Anthropic following a presidential directive. The State Department is transitioning its internal chatbot, StateChat, to OpenAI’s GPT-4.1, as the Pentagon labels Anthropic a 'supply-chain risk' over disagreements regarding technology guardrails.
President Trump has signed an executive order imposing a 10% global tariff on all imports, bypassing a restrictive Supreme Court ruling by utilizing Section 122 of U.S. trade law. The move creates an immediate 150-day window of increased costs for global supply chains, requiring Congressional approval for any long-term extension.
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