Advancement of American AI Leadership Pushed Forward with President Trump's Executive Orders in Pursuit of Global AI Hegemony
On July 23, 2025, President Trump signed three executive orders aimed at boosting domestic AI innovation and promoting American AI globally. These orders are part of the release of "America's AI Action Plan," which outlines key policies targeting federal AI procurement, infrastructure development, and global leadership in AI technology.
Preventing Ideological Bias in Federal AI Procurement
The first executive order focuses on ensuring that all AI models procured by the federal government are free from ideological bias. This order mandates that AI used in federal agencies must promote ideologically neutral systems. To achieve this, the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s (NIST) AI Risk Management Framework will be revised to remove references to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion concepts [1][2][5].
Accelerating AI Infrastructure Construction
The second order streamlines federal permitting and regulatory processes to speed up the construction of AI infrastructure. This includes the rapid deployment of AI data centers and computing infrastructure critical for AI innovation within the U.S. [2][3][5]. Faster construction of data center infrastructure will decrease costs for American AI companies.
Promoting American AI Technology Stack for Export
The third executive order encourages the development, use, and export of an exclusively American AI technology stack. This aims to secure U.S. leadership in AI globally by reinforcing America’s competitive edge in international AI diplomacy and security [2][5]. Strengthening U.S. exports of American AI technologies and standards will expand market opportunities for U.S. technology.
A Broader Strategy
These executive orders align with the broader goals of the AI Action Plan, which rests on three pillars: accelerating American AI innovation, building American AI infrastructure, and leading international AI diplomacy and security. The Administration’s strategy emphasizes deregulation, protection of American innovation from misuse or ideological influence, and bolstering economic competitiveness and national security through AI [1][2][5].
Global Competitiveness
The new orders aim to give the United States a competitive edge against China in the AI sector. They focus on ensuring efficient environmental reviews for data center infrastructure and enable the U.S. to negotiate deals with foreign countries that prioritize reducing reliance on Chinese systems [1][2][5]. Promoting U.S. AI exports, particularly through strengthening financing and addressing policies that disadvantage American AI, will further enhance America's global AI dominance.
In sum, these orders work in concert to remove regulatory barriers, ensure trustworthy and ideologically neutral AI, expedite infrastructure deployment, and enhance American AI’s global presence. This approach is intended to sustain and enhance America’s global AI dominance, promoting both economic growth and national security [1][2][5].
[1] White House. (2025, July 23). America's AI Action Plan. Retrieved from https://www.whitehouse.gov/ai-action-plan/ [2] Office of the Press Secretary. (2025, July 23). President Trump Signs Executive Orders to Accelerate AI Innovation and Promote American AI Globally. Retrieved from https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefings-statements/president-trump-signs-executive-orders-accelerate-ai-innovation-promote-american-ai-globally/ [3] Executive Order on Maintaining American Leadership in Artificial Intelligence. (2025, July 23). Retrieved from https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/executive-order-maintaining-american-leadership-artificial-intelligence/ [4] Executive Order on Ensuring Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence in the Federal Government. (2025, July 23). Retrieved from https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/executive-order-ensuring-trustworthy-artificial-intelligence-federal-government/ [5] Executive Order on American Leadership in AI Technology and Services. (2025, July 23). Retrieved from https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/executive-order-american-leadership-ai-technology-services/
- The first executive order prioritizes removing ideological bias from AI models used by federal agencies, by revising the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s (NIST) AI Risk Management Framework.
- The second executive order focuses on streamlining federal regulatory processes, to expedite the construction of critical AI infrastructure like AI data centers.
- The third executive order promotes exporting an exclusively American AI technology stack, aiming to secure U.S. leadership in AI and strengthen its competitive edge in international AI diplomacy and security.
- The AI Action Plan's broader strategy includes deregulation, protecting American innovation, and bolstering economic competitiveness and national security through AI, with a primary goal to ensure global AI dominance for the United States.
