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Association reactions to Trump range from praise to concern

Many groups generally pleased with president's efforts to reduce regulations but alarmed by strict immigration restrictions President Donald Trump wasted little time making good on campaign promises since taking office, and response from the association community has been a mix of acclaim, condemnation and, occasionally, silence. The president has signed executive orders to expedite the construction of energy projects such as the Dakota Access pipeline, reduce environmental regulations and limit immigration from seven Muslim-majority countries. He has also pledged to pull out or renegotiate major trade agreements, proposed tariffs on imports to pay for a wall along the… Read More