The Trump family business has announced a new ethics agreement that allows deals with private foreign companies, a departure from the stricter agreement adhered to during Trump's first term. The new agreement prohibits deals with foreign governments but retains some safeguards to prevent private financial interests from influencing policy. Concerns have been raised about potential emoluments clause violations and the influence of Trump's business interests on US policy. Experts warn of possible attempts to influence Trump through stock purchases in his companies. Federal law typically prohibits officials from holding financial interests that could affect their policy decisions, but US presidents are exempt from these rules.