On April 9, President Donald Trump issued a presidential memorandum directing federal agencies to rescind regulations deemed unlawful by recent Supreme Court decisions within 60 days. This directive bypasses traditional public notice and comment periods, utilizing the 'good cause' exception of the Administrative Procedure Act, aiming to expedite the removal of regulations that conflict with judicial rulings. The memorandum specifically references ten Supreme Court cases, including Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo and West Virginia v. EPA, which have curtailed the regulatory authority of federal agencies. Trump's directive is part of a broader effort to rein in the administrative state and ensure compliance with constitutional limits on government power. In a related move, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has launched a public inquiry into anti-competitive regulations. This follows a similar initiative by the U.S. Department of Justice last month, indicating a coordinated effort to reduce regulatory barriers that hinder competition across various sectors. Within 70 days, agency heads must provide the DOJ and the FTC with a list of regulations that impose anti-competitive restraints, and within 90 days, the FTC, in consultation with the DOJ, will present a consolidated list to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for potential rescission or modification. These actions are also seen as a strategic move to gain leverage in international trade negotiations by addressing domestic non-tariff barriers, which could facilitate discussions on reducing similar barriers abroad.