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Action Area: international-trade

71 posts

Trump II Slaps 25% ‘Emergency’ Tariffs on Colombia

Date: 2025-01-26

Source: investopedia.com

Type: news

Action areas: tariffs international-trade

Human-written

Trump II Slaps 25% ‘Emergency’ Tariffs on Colombia. In response to Colombia’s refusal to accept a repatriation flight landing in its territory. This appears to have beenresolved. Note to editorial staff: Avoid scrambling when Trump II makes a threat and allow the situation to evolve into an actual event and not an afternoon’s entertainment.

Trump II Signs EO Imposing Tariffs on Canada

Date: 2025-02-01

Source: whitehouse.gov

Type: presidential-action

Action areas: tariffs international-trade

Human-written

Trump II Signs EO Imposing Tariffs on Canada. Goods from Canada and Mexico get 25% tariffs; Canadian crude oil gets a 10% tariff. Suppose we will get the expected Mexico and China tariffs on separate EOs.

Canada, Mexico Tariffs on Hold for 30 Days

Date: 2025-02-03

Source: investopedia.com

Type: news

Action areas: international-trade tariffs

Human-written

Canada, Mexico Tariffs on Hold for 30 Days.

Mexico and China Tariffs

Date: 2025-02-03

Source: whitehouse.gov

Type: presidential-action

Action areas: international-trade tariffs

Human-written

Finally the Mexicoand and China tariff EOs are published. That’s 25% on goods from Mexico and 10% on those from China. Both close the “de minimus” loophole (goods costing less than $800 were not taxed).

Adjusting Imports of Steel Into the Inited States

Date: 2025-02-10

Source: whitehouse.gov

Type: presidential-action

Action areas: international-trade tariffs

Human-written

Proclamation: Adjusting Imports of Steel Into the Inited States. Announces intention to amend various previous proclamations to levy a 25% tariff on steel imports, effective March 12, 2025.

Defending American Companies and Innovators From Unfair Fines and Penalties.

Date: 2025-02-22

Source: whitehouse.gov

Type: presidential-action

Action areas: international-trade

Human-written

Defending American Companies and Innovators From Unfair Fines and Penalties. Directs U.S. agencies to counteract foreign governments’ “discriminatory” taxes and regulations that harm American companies, particularly in technology. It authorizes actions like tariffs and assigns responsibilities to trade and commerce officials to protect U.S. business interests.

Addressing the Threat to National Security From Imports of Copper

Date: 2025-02-25

Source: whitehouse.gov

Type: presidential-action

Action areas: international-trade economy

Human-written

Addressing the Threat to National Security From Imports of Copper. Directs Commerce, other agencies to assess the national security implications of copper imports and the potential need for measures like tariffs or quotas to protect national security.

Addressing the Threat to National Security of the Import Timber, Lumber

Date: 2025-03-01

Source: whitehouse.gov

Type: presidential-action

Action areas: international-trade federal-investigation tariffs

Human-written

3/1/2025: EO:Addressing the Threat to National Security of the Import Timber, Lumber. Directs the Commerce Dept. to investigate whether lumber imports from Canada, Brazil, others pose a national security threat due to dumping and other market manipulation.

Defense Secretary Orders Cyber Defense Team to Relax Anti-Russia Posture

Date: 2025-03-02

Source: archive.ph

Type: news

Action areas: foreign-policy federal-regulations international-trade

Human-written

3/2/2025:Defense Secretary Orders Cyber Defense Team to Relax Anti-Russia Posture. An observer suggests it’s a goodwill move as Ukraine peace talks continue.

Trump Expands Tariff Exemptions.

Date: 2025-03-06

Source: bbc.com

Type: news

Action areas: international-trade

Human-written

Trump Expands Tariff Exemptions.Several EOs on this if you’re interested.

Imposing Tariffs on Countries Importing Venezuelan Oil

Date: 2025-03-24

Source: whitehouse.gov

Type: presidential-action

Action areas: international-trade

Human-written

Imposing Tariffs on Countries Importing Venezuelan Oil. Imposes a 25% tariff on all goods imported into the United States from any country that imports Venezuelan oil, either directly or indirectly. Effective April 2.

Adjusting Imports of Automobiles and Automobile Parts into the United States

Date: 2025-03-26

Source: whitehouse.gov

Type: presidential-action

Action areas: federal-regulations international-trade tariffs

AI-generated

The order directs Federal agencies to adjust imports of automobiles and automobile parts into the United States, based on a report from the Secretary of Commerce regarding the effects of these imports on national security. The United States Trade Representative, in consultation with other executive branch officials, is directed to negotiate agreements to address the threat to national security from imported automobiles and certain parts from the European Union, Japan, and any other deemed appropriate countries. Additionally, the Secretary of Commerce is instructed to monitor these imports and report any circumstances that might indicate the need for further action.

Trump Announces New 'Reciprocal' Tariffs

Date: 2025-04-02

Source: msn.com

Type: news

Action areas: tariffs international-trade

Human-written

President Trump announced broad and steep tariffs on products imported by almost all U.S. trading partners, including a 34% tax on imports from China and 20% on imports from the EU.

Regulating Imports with a Reciprocal Tariff to Rectify Trade Practices that Contribute to Large and Persistent Annual United States Goods Trade Deficits

Date: 2025-04-02

Source: whitehouse.gov

Type: presidential-action

Action areas: international-trade federal-regulations tariffs

AI-generated

The order directs Federal agencies to regulate imports with a reciprocal tariff to rectify trade practices that contribute to large and persistent annual U.S. goods trade deficits. It calls for an investigation into the causes of these deficits, including the economic and national security implications, as well as a review of any unfair trade practices by other countries. The order also emphasizes the need to address non-reciprocal trading practices of U.S. trading partners and the impact of their domestic economic policies on U.S. trade.

Amendment to Reciprocal Tariffs and Updated Duties as Applied to Low-Value Imports from the People’s Republic of China

Date: 2025-04-09

Source: whitehouse.gov

Type: presidential-action

Action areas: economy international-trade foreign-policy china

AI-generated

The order directs Federal agencies to update duties applied to low-value imports from the People's Republic of China. It instructs a modification of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) to increase the duties imposed on China in response to their retaliation from 34% to 84%. Additionally, the order mandates an increase of the ad valorem rate of duty (30% to 90%) and the per postal item containing goods duty ($25 to $75), as set forth in prior executive orders, to ensure the efficacy of the imposed tariffs.

Modifying Reciprocal Tariff Rates to Reflect Trading Partner Retaliation and Alignment

Date: 2025-04-10

Source: whitehouse.gov

Type: presidential-action

Action areas: international-trade economy

AI-generated

The order directs Federal agencies to modify reciprocal tariff rates in response to trading partner retaliation and alignment. If a trading partner retaliates against the U.S. through import duties on U.S. exports or other measures, the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) may be modified to increase or expand the duties imposed. Conversely, if a trading partner takes significant steps to remedy non-reciprocal trade arrangements and align with the U.S. on economic and national security matters, the HTSUS may be modified to decrease or limit the duties imposed. The order modifies the rate paid by China to 125%. The _de minimus rate, for small shipments, is modified from 90% to 120%. [Editor: The 125% referenced above does not include the 20% tariff ordered previously; the cumulative rate is 145%.]

Addressing Certain Tariffs on Imported Articles

Date: 2025-04-29

Source: whitehouse.gov

Type: presidential-action

Action areas: international-trade economy law

AI-generated

The order directs federal agencies to adjust the application of certain tariffs on imported goods. It aims to avoid the cumulative effect of overlapping tariffs that apply to the same article, which can exceed what is necessary to achieve intended policy goals. The order outlines the procedure for determining which of multiple tariffs shall apply when an article is subject to more than one tariff. The agencies involved will ensure that tariffs from certain proclamations and executive orders do not "stack" on top of each other.

Amendments to Adjusting Imports of Automobiles and Automobile Parts Into the United States

Date: 2025-04-29

Source: whitehouse.gov

Type: presidential-action

Action areas: international-trade industry

AI-generated

The order directs the Secretary of Commerce and the United States Trade Representative to monitor and adjust imports of automobiles and automobile parts into the United States, due to the perceived threat to national security. The order includes the imposition of a tariff system to regulate these imports. The Secretary is also instructed to establish processes to identify and impose tariffs on additional automobile parts, and to continue monitoring imports in relation to national security.

National Small Business Week, 2025

Date: 2025-05-05

Source: whitehouse.gov

Type: presidential-action

Action areas: economy international-trade

AI-generated

The proclamation recognizes National Small Business Week from May 4 to May 10, 2025, highlighting the importance of small businesses to the U.S. economy. It acknowledges the challenges faced by small businesses due to global trade issues and federal policies. The proclamation also mentions the implementation of targeted tariffs to protect American businesses and the Made in America Manufacturing Initiative, which aims to create jobs, secure supply chains, and reduce regulatory burdens by $100 billion.

U.S. and China Drop Ruinous Tariffs for 90 days, Agree to Further Talks

Date: 2025-05-12

Source: apnews.com

Type: news

Action areas: tariffs international-trade

Human-written

US and Chinese trade officials meeting in Switzerland over the weekend agreed to reduce trade tariffs from 145% (US) and 125% (China) to 30% and 10%, respectively. The reductions will be in place for 90 days while the two erstwhile trade partners continue to negotiate.

Delivering Most-Favored-Nation Prescription Drug Pricing to American Patients

Date: 2025-05-12

Source: whitehouse.gov

Type: presidential-action

Action areas: healthcare federal-regulations international-trade

AI-generated

The order directs federal agencies to implement most-favored-nation prescription drug pricing for American consumers. The Secretary of Commerce and the United States Trade Representative are instructed to prevent foreign countries from engaging in practices that force American patients to subsidize global pharmaceutical research and development. The Secretary of Health and Human Services is tasked to facilitate programs for direct-to-consumer sales at the most-favored-nation price and to set price targets in line with those in comparably developed nations. If significant progress is not made, the Secretary is authorized to propose rulemaking to impose most-favored-nation pricing and consider allowing importation of prescription drugs from developed nations with low-cost prescription drugs.

Modifying Reciprocal Tariff Rates to Reflect Discussions with the People’s Republic of China

Date: 2025-05-12

Source: whitehouse.gov

Type: presidential-action

Action areas: china international-trade tariffs

AI-generated

The order directs federal agencies to modify reciprocal tariff rates with the People's Republic of China (PRC). This change is in response to discussions between the two nations aimed at addressing trade reciprocity and security concerns. The order suspends for 90 days the additional ad valorem duties previously imposed on the PRC, replacing them with a 10 percent ad valorem rate of duty on all articles imported from the PRC, including Hong Kong and Macau, effective from 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on May 14, 2025.

Trump II Admin Drops Tariff on Chinese Small Dollar Imports

Date: 2025-05-13

Source: theverge.com

Type: news

Action areas: tariffs international-trade

Human-written

Imports from China below $800 will be subject to a 54% tariff or a flat fee of $100. The so-called 'de minimis' tariff rate had been fixed at 120%. The administration also announced that it had scrapped plans to hike the flat-fee rate to $200 on June first.

Trump Visits Mideast With Business Leaders While Sons Ink Real Estate Deals

Date: 2025-05-13

Source: washingtonpost.com

Type: news

Action areas: international-trade foreign-policy energy

Human-written

The Trump Org has entered real estate deals in all three countries the presidnet is set to visit this week. Meanwhile Elon Musk, OpenAi's Sam Altman, and other U.S. business leaders are along for the ride, looking to score mega deals of their own.

World Trade Week, 2025

Date: 2025-05-24

Source: whitehouse.gov

Type: presidential-action

Action areas: ceremonial international-trade tariffs

AI-generated

The proclamation designates May 18 through May 24, 2025, as World Trade Week. It emphasizes the administration's commitment to combating unfair trade practices and prioritizing the interests of American workers. It mentions actions such as enacting reciprocal tariffs and initiatives to train Americans for future jobs, along with the negotiation of new trade deals like the United States-United Kingdom trade agreement.

Federal Court Rules Trump Tariff Authority Lacking

Date: 2025-05-28

Source: politico.com

Type: news

Action areas: international-trade law

Human-written

A three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of International Trade struck down the president's tariffs on dozens of countries saying his claims of national emergencies exceeded his authority. The court's ruling also says the government may have to pay back tariff dues already collected. The Justice Department appealed.

Trump Says He's Hiking Steel, Aluminum Tariffs to 50%

Date: 2025-05-30

Source: cnn.com

Type: news

Action areas: international-trade tariffs grift

Human-written

The president announced on his social media platform that he was doubling the tariffs on steel and aluminum from 25% to 50%. The announcement followed remarks he had made earlier at an event celebrating the linkup of Nippon Steel and U.S. Steel (the details of which are still forthcoming). The new rates are slated to go into effect, Wednesday, June 4. [Editor's note: We refrain from marking every little thing the president says, holding until said things become official things. However, tariff announcements are noteworthy events because of their effects on markets, and the possibility that they are enabling grift for the president's coterie.]

Adjusting Imports of Aluminum and Steel into the United States

Date: 2025-06-03

Source: whitehouse.gov

Type: presidential-action

Action areas: tariffs international-trade

AI-generated

The order directs federal agencies to increase the tariff rate for imports of steel and derivative steel articles, as well as aluminum and derivative aluminum articles, from 25 percent to 50 percent. This increase is effective as of 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on June 4, 2025. The stated aim is to adjust the imports of these articles so that they do not threaten to impair the national security. [Editor's note: Steel and aluminum (or "aluminium") from the U.K. have a rate of 25%.]

National Ocean Month, 2025

Date: 2025-06-06

Source: whitehouse.gov

Type: presidential-action

Action areas: ceremonial environment international-trade

AI-generated

The proclamation declares June 2025 as National Ocean Month, urging Americans to reflect on the value and importance of oceans. It highlights the administration's commitment to restoring maritime dominance, including offshore critical mineral exploration and production, and the opening of the Pacific Remote Islands National Monument to commercial fishing. The proclamation also emphasizes efforts to boost domestic seafood production and exports, and to end trade practices detrimental to American fishermen.

Implementing the General Terms of The United States of America-United Kingdom Economic Prosperity Deal

Date: 2025-06-16

Source: whitehouse.gov

Type: presidential-action

Action areas: international-trade economy

AI-generated

The order directs federal agencies to implement the General Terms of the United States-United Kingdom Economic Prosperity Deal. This includes creating an annual quota of 100,000 vehicles for UK automotive imports at a 10% tariff rate and negotiating preferential treatment for pharmaceuticals and pharmaceutical ingredients from the UK, contingent on an investigation. The UK has also committed to meeting US requirements on supply chain security for steel and aluminum exports. The order further establishes tariff-free bilateral trade in certain aerospace products.

Presidential Permit: Authorizing Junction Pipeline Company, LLC to Construct, Connect, Operate, and Maintain Pipeline Facilities at Toole County, Montana, at the International Boundary Between the United States and Canada

Date: 2025-06-30

Source: whitehouse.gov

Type: presidential-action

Action areas: energy infrastructure international-trade

AI-generated

The order directs Junction Pipeline Company, LLC to construct, connect, operate, and maintain pipeline facilities at Toole County, Montana, at the international boundary between the United States and Canada. This permit allows for the import from Canada into the United States of various crude oil and petroleum products, but not natural gas. The facilities are subject to all relevant laws and regulations, including pipeline safety laws and regulations issued or administered by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration of the U.S. Department of Transportation. The permit also includes conditions related to potential changes, inspections, and removal of the facilities.

Presidential Permit Authorizing South Bow (USA) LP to Operate and Maintain Pipeline Facilities at Cavalier County, North Dakota, at the International Boundary Between the United States and Canada

Date: 2025-06-30

Source: whitehouse.gov

Type: presidential-action

Action areas: energy infrastructure international-trade

AI-generated

The order directs United States forces to conduct a precision strike against three nuclear facilities in Iran, which are reportedly used for nuclear weapons development. The strike was conducted in a way to minimize casualties and deter future attacks, without the use of US ground forces. The action was taken under the President's constitutional authority as Commander in Chief and Chief Executive, and the United States may take further action if necessary to address threats or attacks. [Editor's Note: There's been a mixup on the White House website. The source link formerly led to the text of the letter the president sent to Congress justifying his decision to attack Iran's nuclear bomb making facilities See here. That is what has been summarized here. Meanwhile, the post for the letter is absent from the White House website. And weirdly, the copy at the letter URL describes the Presidential Permit described in the headline.]

Presidential Permit Authorizing Steel Reef US Pipelines LLC To Operate and Maintain Pipeline Facilities at Burke County, North Dakota, at the International Boundary Between the United States and Canada

Date: 2025-06-30

Source: whitehouse.gov

Type: presidential-action

Action areas: infrastructure international-trade energy

AI-generated

The order directs Steel Reef US Pipelines LLC to operate and maintain existing pipeline facilities at the international boundary between the United States and Canada in Burke County, North Dakota. This permit allows for the export of natural gas liquids from the U.S. into Canada, excluding natural gas under section 3 of the Natural Gas Act. The facilities include an 8.625-inch diameter pipeline and associated structures and equipment. The order also stipulates that the operation and maintenance of these facilities are subject to all applicable laws and regulations, including pipeline safety laws administered by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration.

Extending the Modification of the Reciprocal Tariff Rates

Date: 2025-07-07

Source: whitehouse.gov

Type: presidential-action

Action areas: tariffs international-trade

AI-generated

The order directs federal agencies to extend the suspension of additional reciprocal tariff rates, originally set for 90 days, until August 1, 2025. This suspension applies to products of foreign trading partners listed in Annex I to Executive Order 14257, excluding the People's Republic of China (PRC). The tariff modifications, applicable to goods entered for consumption or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, are to be implemented by the Secretary of Commerce, the Secretary of Homeland Security, and the United States Trade Representative, in consultation with other relevant officials.

Trump Announces 30% Tariffs on Goods from the EU and Mexico Starting Aug. 1

Date: 2025-07-12

Source: apnews.com

Type: news

Action areas: international-trade tariffs

Human-written

In another of his tariff letters, the president announced 30% levies on goods imported from the EU and Mexico would begin on August 1. The letters were published on his social media site. Earlier, Canada received a tariff letter announcing 35% tariffs on the same deadline. So far Trump has sent letters to 24 nations and the EU. More are expected ans the president seeks leverage in trade negotiations.

Promoting The Export of the American AI Technology Stack

Date: 2025-07-23

Source: whitehouse.gov

Type: presidential-action

Action areas: ai international-trade federal-regulations

AI-generated

The order directs federal agencies to promote the export of American artificial intelligence (AI) technology. The Secretary of Commerce, in consultation with the Secretary of State and the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy, is to establish the American AI Exports Program within 90 days. The program will support the development and deployment of U.S. full-stack AI export packages. The Secretary of Commerce will also issue a public call for proposals from industry-led consortia, which must include a full-stack AI technology package and comply with all relevant U.S. export control regimes and policies.

Made in America Week, 2025

Date: 2025-07-25

Source: whitehouse.gov

Type: presidential-action

Action areas: economy industry international-trade

AI-generated

The order directs federal agencies to support domestic manufacturing and investment. The Department of Commerce is instructed to facilitate investments exceeding $1 billion through the newly established United States Investment Accelerator. The Federal Trade Commission is directed to enforce against false "Made in the U.S.A." claims. The order also outlines new policies including interest deductions for loans on new American-made vehicles and 100% expensing for new factories, equipment, and machinery.

Adjusting Imports of Copper into the United States

Date: 2025-07-30

Source: whitehouse.gov

Type: presidential-action

Action areas: international-trade defense industry

AI-generated

The order directs federal agencies to adjust copper imports due to concerns of national security and economic stability. The Secretary of Commerce has recommended measures including a 30% import duty on semi-finished copper products and intensive copper derivative products, a phased universal tariff on refined copper starting at 15% in 2027 and 30% in 2028, and a domestic sales requirement for copper input materials starting at 25% in 2027. Furthermore, a 25% domestic sales requirement for high-quality copper scrap and export controls for the same are advised.

Suspending Duty-Free De Minimis Treatment for All Countries

Date: 2025-07-30

Source: whitehouse.gov

Type: presidential-action

Action areas: international-trade tariffs

AI-generated

The order directs federal agencies to suspend duty-free de minimis treatment for all countries. This means that small, previously duty-free imports from any country will now be subject to customs duties. The decision comes after the Secretary of Commerce confirmed that adequate systems are in place to process and collect these duties. The change is in response to national emergencies declared regarding threats to safety and security, including public health crises linked to illicit drugs.

Further Modifying the Reciprocal Tariff Rates

Date: 2025-07-31

Source: whitehouse.gov

Type: presidential-action

Action areas: tariffs international-trade foreign-policy

AI-generated

The order directs federal agencies to modify reciprocal tariff rates based on the status of trade negotiations and the impact of foreign trading partners' tariff rates and non-tariff barriers on U.S. exports. The modifications will apply to goods entered for consumption, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, after a specified date. The order also imposes additional ad valorem duties on goods from certain trading partners, replacing previous duties imposed under Executive Order 14257. For goods from the European Union, the additional ad valorem rate is determined by the good's current ad valorem rate under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States.

Amendment to Duties to Address the Flow of Illicit Drugs Across Our Northern Border

Date: 2025-08-01

Source: whitehouse.gov

Type: presidential-action

Action areas: international-trade law

AI-generated

The order directs federal agencies to increase the additional ad valorem duty rate from 25% to 35% on certain products of Canada, in response to the country's alleged lack of cooperation in stopping the flow of illicit drugs across the northern border. The increased duty rate applies to all articles previously subject to the 25% rate under a prior order. The changes will be effective for goods entered for consumption, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, from August 1, 2025.

Addressing Threats to The United States by the Government of the Russian Federation

Date: 2025-08-06

Source: whitehouse.gov

Type: presidential-action

Action areas: foreign-policy international-trade tariffs

AI-generated

The order directs federal agencies to impose an additional ad valorem duty of 25 percent on imports from India, specifically targeting articles directly or indirectly linked to the importation of Russian Federation oil. This tariff will apply to goods entered for consumption or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, effective 21 days from the date of the order. The new duty is supplemental to any existing duties, fees, taxes, exactions, and charges, unless they are subject to actions under section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962.

Further Modifying Reciprocal Tariff Rates to Reflect Ongoing Discussions with The People’s Republic of China

Date: 2025-08-12

Source: whitehouse.gov

Type: presidential-action

Action areas: china tariffs international-trade

AI-generated

The order directs federal agencies to continue the suspension of specific tariff rates on imports from the People's Republic of China until November 10, 2025. The agencies involved include the Department of Commerce, Department of Homeland Security, and the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, among others. This decision is based on ongoing discussions with China aimed at addressing non-reciprocal trade arrangements and related national and economic security concerns.

Implementing The United States–Japan Agreement

Date: 2025-09-04

Source: whitehouse.gov

Type: presidential-action

Action areas: international-trade economy foreign-policy

AI-generated

The order directs federal agencies to implement a trade agreement between the United States and Japan. The agreement establishes a tariff system where the U.S. will apply a 15 percent tariff on most Japanese imports, with specific treatments for certain sectors. Japan, in return, will increase its procurement of U.S. goods, including a 75 percent increase in rice procurements and purchases totaling $8 billion per year in agricultural goods and other products. Additionally, Japan has agreed to invest $550 billion in the U.S., anticipated to create numerous jobs and expand domestic manufacturing.

Modifying The Scope of Reciprocal Tariffs and Establishing Procedures for Implementing Trade and Security Agreements

Date: 2025-09-05

Source: whitehouse.gov

Type: presidential-action

Action areas: tariffs international-trade

AI-generated

The order directs federal agencies to modify the scope of reciprocal tariffs and establish procedures for implementing trade and security agreements. This includes updating a list of goods not subject to ad valorem duties and adjusting tariffs as necessary to address a declared national emergency related to U.S. goods trade deficits. The order also allows for the reduction or limitation of duties if trading partners take significant steps to remedy non-reciprocal trade arrangements and align with the U.S. on economic and national security matters.

Adjusting Imports of Timber, Lumber, and their Derivative Products into the United States

Date: 2025-09-30

Source: whitehouse.gov

Type: presidential-action

Action areas: international-trade defense tariffs

AI-generated

The order directs the Secretary of Commerce to adjust imports of timber, lumber, and derivative wood products into the United States, due to their import quantities and circumstances threatening national security. The Secretary of Commerce found that current import circumstances are weakening the domestic wood industry and could impair the ability to meet demands for wood products crucial to national defense and critical infrastructure. The order calls for adopting a plan of action that imposes tariffs to adjust these imports, although specific tariff rates are not mentioned.

Adjusting Imports Of Medium- And Heavy-Duty Vehicles, Medium- And Heavy-Duty Vehicle Parts, And Buses Into The United States

Date: 2025-10-17

Source: whitehouse.gov

Type: presidential-action

Action areas: international-trade defense industry

AI-generated

The order directs federal agencies to adjust imports of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, their parts, and buses into the United States to address national security concerns. The Secretary of Commerce, after investigating, found these types of imports to be potentially harmful to national security and recommended actions such as imposing a 25 percent ad valorem duty on these vehicles and their key parts, and a 10 percent ad valorem duty on buses. The goal of these adjustments is to stabilize the market share of U.S.-produced medium and heavy-duty vehicles at approximately 80 percent.

Modifying Reciprocal Tariff Rates Consistent with the Economic and Trade Arrangement Between the United States and the People’s Republic of China

Date: 2025-11-04

Source: whitehouse.gov

Type: presidential-action

Action areas: china international-trade tariffs

AI-generated

The order directs federal agencies to modify reciprocal tariff rates in line with the recent Economic and Trade Arrangement between the United States and the People's Republic of China. This includes maintaining the suspension of heightened reciprocal tariffs on imports from China until 12:01 a.m. eastern standard time on November 10, 2026. The arrangement also involves the People's Republic of China committing to suspend or remove many retaliatory actions against the United States, including suspending tariffs on a large range of United States agricultural products until December 31, 2026.

Modifying the Scope of the Reciprocal Tariff with Respect to Certain Agricultural Products

Date: 2025-11-14

Source: whitehouse.gov

Type: presidential-action

Action areas: tariffs international-trade

AI-generated

The order directs federal agencies to modify the scope of reciprocal tariffs on certain agricultural products. Specifically, these products will no longer be subject to the reciprocal tariff imposed under previous executive orders. These changes come after consideration of various factors including domestic demand and production capacity for these products. The new tariff adjustments will be effective for goods entered for consumption or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption from November 13, 2025. The Secretary of Commerce and the United States Trade Representative are tasked with monitoring the situation and implementing the order.

Modifying the Scope of Tariffs on the Government of Brazil

Date: 2025-11-20

Source: whitehouse.gov

Type: presidential-action

Action areas: tariffs international-trade foreign-policy

AI-generated

The order directs federal agencies to modify tariffs imposed on certain Brazilian goods. The changes include removing the additional ad valorem duty rate of 40 percent on certain agricultural products from Brazil. These modifications are a result of ongoing negotiations with the Brazilian government and will be effective for goods entered for consumption or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption from November 13, 2025. The Secretary of State, in consultation with various other officials, is tasked with implementing these changes.

To Implement the United States-Israel Agreement on Trade in Agricultural Products and for Other Purposes

Date: 2025-12-30

Source: whitehouse.gov

Type: presidential-action

Action areas: international-trade

AI-generated

The order directs federal agencies to implement modifications to the United States-Israel Agreement on Trade in Agricultural Products, originally established in 2004. These modifications, agreed upon in December 2025, aim to maintain the general level of reciprocal and mutually advantageous concessions with respect to agricultural trade with Israel. The order also extends the period that the 2004 Agreement is in force, providing time for the permanent modifications to take effect.

Amendments to Adjusting Imports of Timber, Lumber, and their Derivative Products into the United States

Date: 2025-12-31

Source: whitehouse.gov

Type: presidential-action

Action areas: international-trade tariffs

AI-generated

The order directs federal agencies to adjust imports of timber, lumber and their derivative products in the United States. The United States Trade Representative, in consultation with the Secretary of Commerce, is instructed to negotiate agreements with foreign countries to address national security concerns related to wood product imports. The order imposes a 10% tariff on certain softwood timber and lumber imports, and a 25% tariff on specific upholstered wooden products, kitchen cabinets, and vanities. These rates are scheduled to increase on January 1, 2027, unless agreements addressing the national security concerns are reached with the respective countries.

Withdrawing the United States from International Organizations, Conventions, and Treaties that Are Contrary to the Interests of the United States

Date: 2026-01-07

Source: whitehouse.gov

Type: presidential-action

Action areas: foreign-policy agencies international-trade

AI-generated

The order directs federal agencies to withdraw the United States from certain international organizations, conventions, and treaties deemed contrary to the country's interests. The Secretary of State, in consultation with the United States Representative to the United Nations, was previously tasked to review all such international affiliations. Based on the review's findings, the order now dictates immediate steps to cease participation in or funding for a listed set of organizations, including various non-United Nations and United Nations entities, as permitted by law.

Adjusting Imports of Processed Critical Minerals and Their Derivative Products into the United States

Date: 2026-01-14

Source: whitehouse.gov

Type: presidential-action

Action areas: defense international-trade industry

AI-generated

The order directs the Secretary of Commerce to address the impact of imports of processed critical minerals and their derivative products (PCMDPs) on the national security of the United States. The Secretary's investigation found that these imports threaten national security due to their essential role in industries such as defense and commercial supply chains, and the production of advanced weapons systems, energy infrastructure, and consumer goods. The Secretary also identified a reliance on foreign sources for these imports, which creates a national security vulnerability and risks supply chain disruptions and economic instability. As of 2024, the U.S. was 100% reliant on imports for 12 critical minerals and over 50% reliant for 29 additional critical minerals.

ADJUSTING IMPORTS OF SEMICONDUCTORS, SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING EQUIPMENT, AND THEIR DERIVATIVE PRODUCTS INTO THE UNITED STATES

Date: 2026-01-14

Source: whitehouse.gov

Type: presidential-action

Action areas: ai international-trade defense

AI-generated

The order directs federal agencies to adjust imports of semiconductors, semiconductor manufacturing equipment, and their derivative products into the United States. The Secretary of Commerce has determined that the current quantity and circumstances of these imports pose a threat to national security and economy, as the United States is heavily reliant on foreign supply chains for these items. The country currently manufactures only about 10% of the semiconductors it needs, despite consuming approximately a quarter of the world's semiconductors.

Addressing Threats to the United States by the Government of Iran

Date: 2026-02-06

Source: whitehouse.gov

Type: presidential-action

Action areas: foreign-policy defense international-trade

AI-generated

The order directs federal agencies to continue addressing threats posed by the Government of Iran, citing a continued national emergency due to the unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security, foreign policy, and economy of the United States. It maintains sanctions and property blocking measures previously imposed to apply financial pressure on the Iranian regime and address serious human rights abuses in Iran. The order also indicates that additional measures may be necessary to deal with this national emergency, but does not specify what these might be.

Modifying Duties to Address Threats to the United States by the Government of the Russian Federation

Date: 2026-02-06

Source: whitehouse.gov

Type: presidential-action

Action areas: foreign-policy international-trade defense

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The order directs federal agencies to eliminate the additional 25 percent ad valorem duty on imports from India. This decision comes after India's commitment to stop importing Russian Federation oil and increase its purchase of United States energy products, as well as its pledge to expand defense cooperation with the United States over the next decade. The removal of the tariff is deemed necessary to address the national emergency declared in response to the actions of the Russian Federation.

Continuing the Suspension of Duty-Free De Minimis Treatment for All Countries

Date: 2026-02-21

Source: whitehouse.gov

Type: presidential-action

Action areas: international-trade tariffs economy

AI-generated

The order directs federal agencies to continue the suspension of duty-free de minimis treatment for all countries. This policy applies to shipments sent to the United States through the international postal network that would otherwise qualify for the de minimis exemption. The suspension remains in effect even if additional duties imposed by previous executive orders are invalidated. The Secretary of Commerce has confirmed that systems are now in place to collect certain duties applicable to these shipments.

Ending Certain Tariff Actions

Date: 2026-02-21

Source: whitehouse.gov

Type: presidential-action

Action areas: tariffs international-trade foreign-policy

AI-generated

The order directs federal agencies to cease the additional ad valorem duties that were imposed under several previous executive orders. These duties had been applied to certain imports from specific foreign trading partners, in response to declared national emergencies related to threats to U.S. national security, foreign policy, or economy. The order specifies that these tariffs will no longer be in effect and will cease to be collected as soon as practicable.

Imposing a Temporary Import Surcharge to Address Fundamental International Payments Problems

Date: 2026-02-21

Source: whitehouse.gov

Type: presidential-action

Action areas: economy international-trade

AI-generated

The order directs federal agencies to impose a temporary import surcharge to address significant international payments problems, such as balance-of-payments deficits and potential depreciation of the U.S. currency. This measure, which is based on section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974, is intended to protect the U.S. economy and national security. Certain products will be exempt from the surcharge due to the needs of the U.S. economy.

Adjusting Imports of Pharmaceuticals and Pharmaceutical Ingredients into the United States

Date: 2026-04-02

Source: whitehouse.gov

Type: presidential-action

Action areas: healthcare international-trade defense

AI-generated

This proclamation designates adjusted import measures for pharmaceuticals and their active ingredients, responding to a Commerce Department section 232 finding that imports of patented pharmaceuticals and APIs threaten national security and economic resilience as of April 2, 2026. It directs the Secretary of Commerce and other federal agencies to implement actions such as negotiating onshoring agreements tied to Most-Favored-Nation pricing and imposing significant tariffs and other trade measures to reduce reliance on foreign production, noting that about 53 percent of patented pharmaceutical products and only 15 percent of patented APIs by volume were produced domestically as of 2025.

Strengthening Actions Taken to Adjust Imports of Aluminum, Steel, and Copper Into the United States

Date: 2026-04-02

Source: whitehouse.gov

Type: presidential-action

Action areas: international-trade tariffs industry

AI-generated

This proclamation designates actions to strengthen import controls on aluminum, steel, and copper for the period beginning with its issuance on April 2, 2026, by expanding and adjusting tariff regimes established under prior section 232 proclamations and related amendments. It directs the Secretary of Commerce to include additional metal and derivative articles within the existing additional ad valorem duties and to monitor import effects on national security, with specified tariff regimes and past proclamations cited as authorities.

Presidential Permit: Authorizing Bakken Pipeline Company LP to Construct, Connect, Operate, and Maintain Pipeline Facilities at Burke County, North Dakota, at the International Boundary Between the United States and Canada

Date: 2026-04-15

Source: whitehouse.gov

Type: presidential-action

Action areas: energy infrastructure international-trade

AI-generated

The order directs federal agencies to grant Bakken Pipeline Company LP a Presidential permit to construct, connect, operate, and maintain a 24-inch diameter pipeline Border facility at the international boundary near Portal, North Dakota, extending to the first mainline shut-off valve or pumping station within one mile of the border for transport of crude oil and petroleum products (excluding natural gas covered by the Natural Gas Act). The permit subjects the Border facilities to all applicable U.S. laws and regulations, requires Presidential approval for substantial changes to location or operation (while allowing adjustments to average daily throughput and flow direction), and imposes specified conditions and compliance requirements on the permittee.

Presidential Permit: Authorizing Bakken Pipeline Company LP to Operate and Maintain Existing Pipeline Facilities at Burke County, North Dakota, at the International Boundary Between the United States and Canada

Date: 2026-04-15

Source: whitehouse.gov

Type: presidential-action

Action areas: energy international-trade infrastructure

AI-generated

The order directs federal agencies to grant Bakken Pipeline Company LP a Presidential permit to operate and maintain existing 12‑inch diameter pipeline border facilities near Portal, Burke County, North Dakota, allowing transport of crude oil and petroleum products (including naphtha, LPG, natural gas liquids, jet fuel, gasoline, kerosene, and diesel) between the United States and Canada while excluding natural gas under the Natural Gas Act. It revokes the prior April 8, 1996 permit, subjects the border facilities and their operation to applicable U.S. laws and regulations, and requires presidential approval for any substantial changes to the facilities or their authorized operation.

Presidential Permit: Authorizing Enbridge Energy Company, INC. to Operate and Maintain Existing Pipeline Facilities at St. Clair County, Michigan, at the International Boundary Between the United States and Canada

Date: 2026-04-15

Source: whitehouse.gov

Type: presidential-action

Action areas: energy international-trade federal-regulations

AI-generated

The order directs federal agencies to grant Enbridge Energy Company, Inc. a Presidential permit authorizing operation and maintenance of existing 30‑inch diameter pipeline Border facilities in St. Clair County, Michigan, at the U.S.–Canada boundary for transport of crude oil and petroleum products (including naphtha, LPG, natural gas liquids, jet fuel, gasoline, kerosene, and diesel) but not natural gas under the Natural Gas Act, and to subject those Border facilities to all applicable U.S. laws and regulations while superseding a prior April 28, 1953 permit. The permit limits the Border facilities to the U.S. portion extending to the

Presidential Permit: Authorizing Enbridge Energy, Limited Partnership to Operate and Maintain Existing Pipeline Facilities at Pembina County, North Dakota, at the International Boundary Between the United States and Canada

Date: 2026-04-15

Source: whitehouse.gov

Type: presidential-action

Action areas: energy international-trade federal-regulations

AI-generated

The order directs federal agencies to grant a Presidential permit allowing Enbridge Energy, Limited Partnership to operate and maintain existing pipeline border facilities at the U.S.–Canada boundary near Neche, Pembina County, North Dakota, for transport of crude oil and petroleum products (excluding natural gas subject to the Natural Gas Act), covering a 36-inch diameter pipeline from the international border to the first mainline shut-off valve or pumping station about 3 miles inside the United States and superseding the prior 2017 permit. The permit requires the Border facilities to remain subject to all applicable laws and regulations, prohibits substantial changes to the facilities or their operation without presidential approval, and is

Presidential Permit: Authorizing Enbridge Energy, Limited Partnership to Operate and Maintain Existing Pipeline Facilities at St. Clair County, Michigan, at the International Boundary Between the United States and Canada

Date: 2026-04-15

Source: whitehouse.gov

Type: presidential-action

Action areas: energy international-trade federal-regulations

AI-generated

The order directs federal agencies to grant Enbridge Energy, Limited Partnership a Presidential permit to operate and maintain specified existing pipeline border facilities in St. Clair County, Michigan, authorizing transport of crude oil and petroleum products (but not natural gas subject to the Natural Gas Act) across the international boundary and superseding the prior December 12, 1991 permit. The permit defines the Facilities and Border facilities (a 30-inch pipeline extending to the first mainline shut-off valve or pumping station ~0.3 miles inside the U.S.), makes the facilities subject to all applicable laws and regulations, and requires Presidential approval for any substantial changes to location, facilities, or

Presidential Permit: Authorizing Enbridge Energy, Limited Partnership to Operate and Maintain Three Existing Pipeline Facilities at Pembina County, North Dakota, at the International Boundary Between the United States and Canada

Date: 2026-04-15

Source: whitehouse.gov

Type: presidential-action

Action areas: energy international-trade

AI-generated

The order directs federal agencies to grant a Presidential permit to Enbridge Energy, Limited Partnership, authorizing it to operate and maintain three existing international pipeline Border facilities in Pembina County, North Dakota, for transporting crude oil and petroleum products (including naphtha, liquefied petroleum gas, natural gas liquids, jet fuel, gasoline, kerosene, and diesel) but excluding natural gas subject to the Natural Gas Act, and it supersedes and revokes the December 12, 1991 permit. The permit specifies the Border facilities as 26-inch, 34-inch, and 18-inch diameter pipelines extending roughly 25, 0.75,

Presidential Permit: Authorizing Enbridge Pipelines (Southern Lights) L.L.C. to Operate and Maintain Existing Pipeline Facilities at Pembina County, North Dakota, at the International Boundary Between the United States and Canada

Date: 2026-04-15

Source: whitehouse.gov

Type: presidential-action

Action areas: energy international-trade infrastructure

AI-generated

The order directs federal agencies to grant Enbridge Pipelines (Southern Lights) L.L.C. a Presidential permit to operate and maintain existing pipeline Border facilities at Neche, Pembina County, North Dakota, allowing transport of crude oil and all petroleum products (including naphtha, LPG, natural gas liquids, jet fuel, gasoline, kerosene, and diesel) across the U.S.–Canada border, but excluding natural gas subject to the Natural Gas Act. The permit supersedes the June 10, 2008 permit, defines the Border facilities as a 20-inch pipeline extending approximately 3 miles into the United States to the first mainline shut-off

Presidential Permit: Authorizing Bridger Pipeline Expansion LLC to Construct, Connect, Operate, and Maintain Pipeline Facilities at the International Boundary at Phillips County, Montana, Between the United States and Canada

Date: 2026-04-30

Source: whitehouse.gov

Type: presidential-action

Action areas: energy infrastructure international-trade

AI-generated

The order directs federal agencies to grant Bridger Pipeline Expansion LLC a Presidential permit to construct, connect, operate, and maintain 36-inch pipeline border facilities at the international boundary in Phillips County, Montana, for transporting crude oil and petroleum products (including naphtha, LPG, natural gas liquids, jet fuel, gasoline, kerosene, and diesel) between the United States and Canada, excluding natural gas subject to the Natural Gas Act. The permit limits the U.S. “Border facilities” to the pipeline segment from the border to the first mainline shut-off valve or pumping station within 2,000 feet, subjects operations to applicable federal laws and permit conditions

To Implement Certain Provisions in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026, and for Other Purposes

Date: 2026-05-19

Source: whitehouse.gov

Type: presidential-action

Action areas: federal-regulations international-trade government-spending

AI-generated

This proclamation designates the Gabonese Republic as a beneficiary sub-Saharan African country under the Trade Act and extends duty-free treatment and certain apparel programs under the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 through December 31, 2026. It directs the Department of Commerce and the Office of the United States Trade Representative to implement the extensions and related AGOA and Trade Act provisions, and to apply the amended eligibility and program rules described, including continuation of regional apparel and third‑country fabric programs and duty‑free treatment through the stated date.