On October 5, President Trump signed an Executive Order providing emergency tax relief on diesel fuel, temporarily allowing off-road “dyed” diesel for highway use and deferring the federal excise tax for the rest of the year — saving truckers over $100 per fill-up. The President then announced an agreement for Russia to supply millions of tons of diesel fuel to the American and global marketplace, on top of Europe’s release of 100 million barrels of refined diesel from its strategic reserves.
On October 6 in Baltimore, President Trump and Anduril announced Arsenal-2 — the biggest new American shipyard push since World War II — at Sparrows Point, Maryland. The yard will create about 3,100 direct jobs and support more than 11,000 more, backed by $3.7 billion in private investment.
The White House also showed how President Trump is putting American industry, jobs, and paychecks back on the map, from a $19 billion Becton Dickinson investment to American-made needles and steel. Explore the Manufacturing Investments Map.
President Trump presented the National Medals of Science and National Medals of Technology and Innovation as his Administration announced the most ambitious set of science initiatives this century, and the White House marked a milestone for Trump Accounts, putting nearly 70 million American children on the path to financial freedom.
Tomorrow, the nation celebrates Columbus Day. Read the President’s proclamation and explore the White House’s Columbus Day page. And the investment keeps coming: $31.3 billion in new commitments this week, led by Becton Dickinson, Google and Constellation Energy, and Anduril.
Emergency Diesel Relief for Truckers and Farmers. President Trump signed an Executive Order to temporarily allow off-road “dyed” diesel for highway use and to defer the federal excise tax for the rest of the year, without interest or penalties — saving truckers over $100 per refill. The Order directs the Secretary of Agriculture to ensure farmers’ access to dyed diesel in high-demand areas and directs the Secretary of Transportation to coordinate with States, industry, and labor on access.
Millions of Tons of New Diesel Supply. President Trump announced an agreement for Russia to supply more than 300,000 tons of diesel immediately, 500,000 tons in November, and 1,000,000 tons thereafter, with 3,000,000 more tons to follow. Combined with Europe’s release of 100 million barrels of refined diesel from its strategic reserves, the added supply is aimed squarely at bringing prices down.
The Biggest American Shipyard Push Since World War II. At Sparrows Point in Baltimore, President Trump and Anduril announced Arsenal-2, a new shipyard that will produce critical Virginia-class submarine components and autonomous vessels. The project will create about 3,100 direct jobs and support more than 11,000 indirect jobs, with $3.7 billion in private investment and up to $2.9 billion from the Navy.
American Manufacturing Is Back on the Map. Senior Counselor Peter Navarro briefed reporters on the state of American manufacturing as the White House highlighted a run of new commitments: Becton Dickinson’s $19 billion investment to make 100% of the needles it sells in America with American-made steel, AstraZeneca’s $1 billion expansion in Massachusetts, and a South Korean energy package of up to $200 billion. See every project on the Manufacturing Investments Map.
A New Golden Age of Science — and a Head Start for America’s Kids. President Trump presented the National Medals of Science and National Medals of Technology and Innovation, and his Administration announced the most ambitious set of science initiatives this century. The White House also highlighted how Trump Accounts are giving nearly 70 million American children a financial stake in the future.
Sail On: Honoring Columbus Day. President Trump proclaimed Columbus Day, 2026, which the nation celebrates tomorrow, Monday, October 12. Read the proclamation and visit the White House’s Columbus Day page. The President also proclaimed National Energy Dominance Month, recognized Leif Erikson Day, German American Day, Fire Prevention Week, and Child Health Day, and signed H.R. 5345, S. 766, and S. 195 into law.
