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Memorandum · 396
View allActions by the United States in the Investigations Under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 of the Acts, Policies, and Practices of 60 Economies Related to the Failure of Each Economy To Impose and Effectively Enforce a Prohibition on the Importation of Goods Produced With Forced Labor
This memorandum directs the U.S. Trade Representative to impose Section 301 tariffs on goods from 60 economies—10% on countries with partial forced-labor import prohibitions or trade commitments, 12.5% on all others, with MFN-adjusted rates for EU, Japan, Korea, Switzerland, and Taiwan. It also establishes product exemptions and directs future tariff-rate quotas (TRQs) for textiles and apparel from Bangladesh, Cambodia, Indonesia, and Malaysia to incentivize use of U.S. cotton and textile inputs.
Action by the United States in the Investigation Under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 of Brazil's Acts, Policies, and Practices Related to Digital Trade and Electronic Payment Services; Unfair, Preferential Tariffs; Anti-Corruption Enforcement; Intellectual Property Protection; Ethanol Market Access; and Illegal Deforestation
This presidential memorandum directs the U.S. Trade Representative to impose a 25 percent tariff on all goods imported from Brazil, with exemptions for specific products listed in an annex. The action follows a Section 301 investigation initiated July 15, 2025, that found Brazil's practices in digital trade, electronic payments, tariffs, anti-corruption enforcement, intellectual property, ethanol market access, and illegal deforestation to be unreasonable or discriminatory.
Presidential Waiver of Statutory Requirements Pursuant to Section 303 of the Defense Production Act of 1950, as Amended
This memorandum invokes the Defense Production Act to waive standard statutory requirements (sections 303(a)(2)-(a)(6)) for critical defense supply chains, citing the need to avert shortfalls that would impair national defense. It covers broad defense industrial base sectors including aircraft, ground systems, shipbuilding, space systems, microelectronics, and workforce training, referencing the 2018 EO 13806 industrial base assessment.
Withdrawing the United States From International Organizations, Conventions, and Treaties That Are Contrary to the Interests of the United States
This memorandum directs the withdrawal of the United States from 66 international organizations—35 non-UN entities and 31 UN organizations—deemed contrary to U.S. interests, based on a review conducted under Executive Order 14199. All executive agencies must take immediate steps to cease participation, membership, and funding to these organizations as soon as possible, with the Secretary of State providing implementation guidance.
Delegation of Authority Under Section 614(a)(2) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961
This memorandum delegates presidential authority to the Secretary of State to approve up to $25.9 million in cluster munitions technology sales to South Korea under the Arms Export Control Act, bypassing normal statutory restrictions under the Foreign Assistance Act's national security waiver provision. The delegation is contingent on fulfilling section 614(a)(3) notification requirements to Congress.
Denial of Presidential Permit for the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas
President Biden denied a Presidential Permit for the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas to build and operate an international bridge crossing the U.S.-Mexico border in Eagle Pass, Texas. The denial, based on the Secretary of State's recommendation that the project is not in the foreign policy interest of the United States, blocks the tribe's proposed commercial and personal vehicle crossing.
Delegation of Authority Under Section 208(d)(6) of the Compact of Free Association Amendments Act of 2024
This memorandum delegates to the Secretary of State the President's authority to submit a report to Congress as required by section 208(d)(6) of the Compact of Free Association Amendments Act of 2024. It is a narrow procedural delegation with no substantive policy directives.
Use of Appropriated Funds for Illegal Lobbying and Partisan Political Activity by Federal Grantees
This memorandum directs the Attorney General to investigate whether federal grant funds are being illegally used for lobbying and partisan political activities by grantees, citing potential violations of 31 U.S.C. 1352. The Attorney General must report progress to the President within 180 days and coordinate with agency heads on enforcement actions.
Determination · 174
View allContinuation of U.S. Drug Interdiction Assistance to the Government of Colombia
This presidential determination certifies that Colombia meets the statutory conditions for U.S. drug interdiction assistance, specifically allowing support for intercepting aircraft suspected of illicit drug trafficking in Colombian airspace. It continues a long-standing authority under the 1995 NDAA that requires periodic presidential certification of both the threat level and Colombia's safeguards against innocent casualties.
Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 101 of the Defense Production Act of 1950, as Amended, on Recoverable Critical Minerals and Materials
This determination invokes the Defense Production Act to declare recoverable critical minerals and materials (including black mass, rare-earth magnet scrap, and swarf) as essential to national defense, authorizing the Secretary of Commerce to implement regulations and take actions to secure their supply. It explicitly excludes copper scrap, already covered under a separate 2025 proclamation.
Presidential Determination on the Proposed Agreement for Cooperation Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy
The President approved a proposed nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia under Section 123 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, finding it promotes common defense and security without unreasonable risk. The agreement includes two side letters and an additional safeguards/verification measures agreement. The Secretary of State is directed to arrange for execution and publish the determination in the Federal Register.
Presidential Determination Concerning the Department of the Air Force's Rehabilitation and Revitalization of the Joint Base Andrews Golf Course
This determination exempts the Air Force's Joint Base Andrews golf course rehabilitation from federal, state, and local water pollution controls for one year under Clean Water Act Section 313, citing 'paramount interest of the United States.' The exemption runs from June 26, 2026, to June 26, 2027, but explicitly preserves requirements under 33 U.S.C. 1316 (water quality standards) and 1317 (toxic and pretreatment effluent standards).
Presidential Determination on Assistance to Venezuela Consistent With the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000
This determination waives restrictions under the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 to allow U.S. assistance to Venezuela, finding such aid promotes the Act's purposes or serves U.S. national interest. It follows an earlier determination from November 2025 and directs the Secretary of State to submit the determination and supporting justification to Congress and publish it in the Federal Register.
Presidential Determination and Delegation of Authority Under Section 708 of the Defense Production Act of 1950, as Amended
This determination invokes Section 708 of the Defense Production Act to address systemic constraints in the munitions industrial base, including limited production capacity, fragile supply chains, and production bottlenecks. It delegates authority to the Secretary of War to make voluntary agreements and plans of action with industry to expand munitions, missiles, and defense equipment production, subject to consultation and approval requirements.
Emergency Presidential Determination on Refugee Admissions for Fiscal Year 2026
This determination declares an emergency refugee situation due to racially motivated violence in South Africa, raising the FY2026 refugee ceiling from 7,500 to 17,500 specifically for Afrikaners from South Africa. It directs that these additional admissions be processed consistent with Executive Order 14204 and subjects them to stringent vetting requirements under other executive orders.
Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 1245(d)(4)(B) and (C) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012
The President determined that global petroleum supplies from non-Iranian sources remain sufficient to allow countries to significantly reduce Iranian oil purchases without causing supply disruptions. This continues a long-standing sanctions mechanism that restricts foreign financial institutions from processing Iranian oil transactions. The determination maintains existing policy rather than introducing new restrictions.
Presidential Order · 9
View allSequestration Order for Fiscal Year 2027 Pursuant to Section 251A of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act, as Amended
This presidential order triggers automatic spending cuts (sequestration) for fiscal year 2027, requiring OMB-calculated reductions to direct spending in non-exempt budget accounts effective October 1, 2026, as mandated by the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act.
Designating Antifa as a Domestic Terrorist Organization
This presidential order designates "Antifa" as a domestic terrorist organization, directing all relevant executive departments and agencies to use their authorities to investigate, disrupt, and dismantle alleged illegal operations by Antifa or persons acting on its behalf, including prosecuting funders. The order characterizes Antifa as a militarist, anarchist enterprise using violence and terrorism to overthrow the U.S. government and suppress lawful political activity.
Sequestration Order for Fiscal Year 2026 Pursuant to Section 251A of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act, as Amended
This presidential order triggers automatic across-the-board spending cuts (sequestration) for fiscal year 2026, effective October 1, 2025, applying to all non-exempt budget accounts based on calculations in an OMB report transmitted to Congress on the same day. The cuts are mandated by the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act and implemented according to OMB's specifications.
Sequestration Order for Fiscal Year 2025 Pursuant to Section 251A of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act, as Amended
This presidential order triggers automatic spending cuts (sequestration) for fiscal year 2025, requiring direct spending budgetary resources in non-exempt accounts to be reduced by amounts calculated by OMB, effective October 1, 2024. The order implements a statutory mechanism under the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act rather than creating new discretionary policy.
Sequestration Order for Fiscal Year 2024 Pursuant to Section 251A of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act, as Amended
This presidential order triggers automatic spending cuts (sequestration) for fiscal year 2024, requiring direct spending budgetary resources in non-exempt accounts to be reduced on October 1, 2023, by amounts calculated by OMB. The order implements a statutory mechanism under the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act rather than creating new discretionary policy.
Sequestration Order for Fiscal Year 2023 Pursuant to Section 251A of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act, as Amended
This presidential order triggers automatic spending cuts (sequestration) for fiscal year 2023, requiring direct spending reductions in non-exempt budget accounts effective October 1, 2022, based on calculations from an OMB report transmitted to Congress on the same date. The order implements a statutory mechanism under the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act rather than creating new discretionary policy.
Regarding the Acquisition of StayNTouch, Inc. by Beijing Shiji Information Technology Co., Ltd.
This presidential order prohibits the Chinese company Beijing Shiji Information Technology Co., Ltd. from acquiring or maintaining ownership of StayNTouch, Inc., a U.S. hotel technology firm, citing national security concerns. The order mandates divestment of all interests within 120 days (extendable by 90 days), imposes immediate restrictions on access to hotel guest data, requires weekly compliance certifications, and authorizes CFIUS to conduct on-site verification and the Attorney General to enforce the order.
Sequestration Order for Fiscal Year 2020 Pursuant To Section 251A of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act, as Amended
This order triggers automatic spending cuts (sequestration) for fiscal year 2020, requiring non-exempt federal budget accounts to reduce direct spending by amounts calculated by OMB. The reductions take effect October 1, 2019, based on OMB's March 18, 2019 report to Congress.
Notice · 412
View allContinuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Export Control Regulations
This notice extends for one year the national emergency first declared in 2001 under Executive Order 13222, which underpins U.S. export control regulations. The continuation maintains the legal authority for the Commerce Department's export control system after the Export Administration Act of 1979 expired.
Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Advancement by Countries of Concern in Sensitive Technologies and Products Critical for the Military, Intelligence, Surveillance, or Cyber-Enabled Capabilities of Such Countries
President continues for one year the national emergency declared in Executive Order 14105 regarding U.S. outbound investment risks to countries of concern developing sensitive technologies for military, intelligence, surveillance, or cyber capabilities. The notice extends the emergency authority beyond its August 9, 2026 expiration date under the National Emergencies Act.
Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Lebanon
This notice continues for one year the national emergency with respect to Lebanon originally declared by Executive Order 13441 on August 1, 2007. The continuation is based on ongoing threats from Iran's arms transfers to and funding of Hizballah, which the President determines continue to undermine Lebanese sovereignty and threaten U.S. national security and foreign policy interests.
Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Brazil
This notice continues for one year the national emergency with respect to Brazil originally declared by Executive Order 14323 on July 30, 2025, citing ongoing concerns about Brazilian government actions including censorship, political persecution, human rights violations, and interference with U.S. economic interests. The continuation is made under section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act and extends the emergency authority beyond its July 30, 2026 expiration date.
Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Mali
This notice continues for one year the national emergency declared by Executive Order 13882 on July 26, 2019, regarding the situation in Mali. The continuation maintains sanctions and emergency authorities related to instability, coups, terrorism, and foreign mercenary presence in Mali.
Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Hostage-Taking and the Wrongful Detention of United States Nationals Abroad
The President is continuing for one year the national emergency declared in Executive Order 14078 (July 19, 2022) regarding hostage-taking and wrongful detention of U.S. nationals abroad, as required by the National Emergencies Act. This routine procedural extension maintains existing sanctions and authorities without creating new policy.
Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Significant Transnational Criminal Organizations
This notice continues for one year the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13581 (July 24, 2011) regarding significant transnational criminal organizations, as required by the National Emergencies Act. The continuation preserves existing sanctions authorities and related measures established under that emergency and Executive Order 13863 (March 15, 2019).
Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to North Korea
This notice continues for one year the national emergency with respect to North Korea originally declared in Executive Order 13466 on June 26, 2008, and subsequently expanded by multiple executive orders through 2017. The continuation maintains existing sanctions and restrictions under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.
Other · 53
View allAuthorizing Cameron County, Texas, To Own, Operate, and Maintain the Brownsville and Matamoros Bridge in Brownsville, Texas
This Presidential Permit authorizes Cameron County, Texas to own, operate, and maintain the Brownsville and Matamoros Bridge, a vehicular, pedestrian, and bicycle crossing on the U.S.-Mexico border. The permit imposes conditions regarding maintenance standards, federal/state/local compliance, inspection access, transfer restrictions, and presidential oversight authority.
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
This Presidential Permit authorizes Bridger Pipeline Expansion LLC to construct, connect, operate, and maintain a 36-inch diameter crude oil and petroleum products pipeline crossing the U.S.-Canada international border in Phillips County, Montana. The permit establishes standard conditions including regulatory compliance, inspection access, national security takings authority, and environmental indemnification, while explicitly preserving all otherwise-applicable federal, state, and local laws.
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
This Presidential Permit authorizes Bakken Pipeline Company LP, a subsidiary of Canadian corporation Enbridge Inc., to construct and operate a 24-inch pipeline crossing the U.S.-Canada border near Portal, North Dakota, for transporting crude oil and refined petroleum products. The permit establishes conditions for construction, operation, inspection access, national security takings, and liability while maintaining applicability of all other federal, state, and local laws.
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
This presidential permit authorizes Bakken Pipeline Company LP, a subsidiary of Canadian Enbridge Inc., to operate and maintain existing 12-inch pipeline border facilities near Portal, North Dakota for transporting crude oil and petroleum products across the U.S.-Canada border. It supersedes and revokes the 1996 permit while imposing conditions on operations, inspections, national security provisions, and liability.
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
This Presidential Permit authorizes Enbridge Energy Company, Inc. to operate and maintain existing pipeline border facilities at the U.S.-Canada international boundary in St. Clair County, Michigan, for transporting crude oil and petroleum products. The permit supersedes and revokes the 1953 permit for the same facilities, while maintaining all applicable regulatory requirements and adding conditions for operation, inspection, national security access, and environmental liability.
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
This Presidential permit authorizes Enbridge Energy, Limited Partnership to continue operating and maintaining existing cross-border oil pipeline facilities at the U.S.-Canada border in Pembina County, North Dakota. It supersedes and revokes the 1994 permit, allowing transport of crude oil and petroleum products (but not natural gas) with updated conditions including throughput flexibility, regulatory compliance, and national security provisions.
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
This presidential permit authorizes Enbridge Energy to continue operating and maintaining existing pipeline border facilities in Pembina County, North Dakota, for transporting crude oil and petroleum products between the U.S. and Canada. It supersedes and revokes the 1998 permit while imposing conditions on operations, inspections, national security provisions, and liability.
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
This Presidential Permit authorizes Enbridge Energy to continue operating and maintaining existing pipeline border facilities in Pembina County, North Dakota, for transporting crude oil and petroleum products between the U.S. and Canada. It supersedes and revokes the 2017 permit issued during the prior administration, while maintaining standard regulatory conditions including inspection access, compliance with pipeline safety laws, and presidential authority to take possession for national security purposes.
Recently signed
Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Export Control Regulations
This notice extends for one year the national emergency first declared in 2001 under Executive Order 13222, which underpins U.S. export control regulations. The continuation maintains the legal authority for the Commerce Department's export control system after the Export Administration Act of 1979 expired.
Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Advancement by Countries of Concern in Sensitive Technologies and Products Critical for the Military, Intelligence, Surveillance, or Cyber-Enabled Capabilities of Such Countries
President continues for one year the national emergency declared in Executive Order 14105 regarding U.S. outbound investment risks to countries of concern developing sensitive technologies for military, intelligence, surveillance, or cyber capabilities. The notice extends the emergency authority beyond its August 9, 2026 expiration date under the National Emergencies Act.
Continuation of U.S. Drug Interdiction Assistance to the Government of Colombia
This presidential determination certifies that Colombia meets the statutory conditions for U.S. drug interdiction assistance, specifically allowing support for intercepting aircraft suspected of illicit drug trafficking in Colombian airspace. It continues a long-standing authority under the 1995 NDAA that requires periodic presidential certification of both the threat level and Colombia's safeguards against innocent casualties.
Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 101 of the Defense Production Act of 1950, as Amended, on Recoverable Critical Minerals and Materials
This determination invokes the Defense Production Act to declare recoverable critical minerals and materials (including black mass, rare-earth magnet scrap, and swarf) as essential to national defense, authorizing the Secretary of Commerce to implement regulations and take actions to secure their supply. It explicitly excludes copper scrap, already covered under a separate 2025 proclamation.
Authorizing Cameron County, Texas, To Own, Operate, and Maintain the Brownsville and Matamoros Bridge in Brownsville, Texas
This Presidential Permit authorizes Cameron County, Texas to own, operate, and maintain the Brownsville and Matamoros Bridge, a vehicular, pedestrian, and bicycle crossing on the U.S.-Mexico border. The permit imposes conditions regarding maintenance standards, federal/state/local compliance, inspection access, transfer restrictions, and presidential oversight authority.
Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Lebanon
This notice continues for one year the national emergency with respect to Lebanon originally declared by Executive Order 13441 on August 1, 2007. The continuation is based on ongoing threats from Iran's arms transfers to and funding of Hizballah, which the President determines continue to undermine Lebanese sovereignty and threaten U.S. national security and foreign policy interests.
Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Brazil
This notice continues for one year the national emergency with respect to Brazil originally declared by Executive Order 14323 on July 30, 2025, citing ongoing concerns about Brazilian government actions including censorship, political persecution, human rights violations, and interference with U.S. economic interests. The continuation is made under section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act and extends the emergency authority beyond its July 30, 2026 expiration date.
Actions by the United States in the Investigations Under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 of the Acts, Policies, and Practices of 60 Economies Related to the Failure of Each Economy To Impose and Effectively Enforce a Prohibition on the Importation of Goods Produced With Forced Labor
This memorandum directs the U.S. Trade Representative to impose Section 301 tariffs on goods from 60 economies—10% on countries with partial forced-labor import prohibitions or trade commitments, 12.5% on all others, with MFN-adjusted rates for EU, Japan, Korea, Switzerland, and Taiwan. It also establishes product exemptions and directs future tariff-rate quotas (TRQs) for textiles and apparel from Bangladesh, Cambodia, Indonesia, and Malaysia to incentivize use of U.S. cotton and textile inputs.
Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Mali
This notice continues for one year the national emergency declared by Executive Order 13882 on July 26, 2019, regarding the situation in Mali. The continuation maintains sanctions and emergency authorities related to instability, coups, terrorism, and foreign mercenary presence in Mali.
Presidential Determination on the Proposed Agreement for Cooperation Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy
The President approved a proposed nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia under Section 123 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, finding it promotes common defense and security without unreasonable risk. The agreement includes two side letters and an additional safeguards/verification measures agreement. The Secretary of State is directed to arrange for execution and publish the determination in the Federal Register.
Action by the United States in the Investigation Under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 of Brazil's Acts, Policies, and Practices Related to Digital Trade and Electronic Payment Services; Unfair, Preferential Tariffs; Anti-Corruption Enforcement; Intellectual Property Protection; Ethanol Market Access; and Illegal Deforestation
This presidential memorandum directs the U.S. Trade Representative to impose a 25 percent tariff on all goods imported from Brazil, with exemptions for specific products listed in an annex. The action follows a Section 301 investigation initiated July 15, 2025, that found Brazil's practices in digital trade, electronic payments, tariffs, anti-corruption enforcement, intellectual property, ethanol market access, and illegal deforestation to be unreasonable or discriminatory.
Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Hostage-Taking and the Wrongful Detention of United States Nationals Abroad
The President is continuing for one year the national emergency declared in Executive Order 14078 (July 19, 2022) regarding hostage-taking and wrongful detention of U.S. nationals abroad, as required by the National Emergencies Act. This routine procedural extension maintains existing sanctions and authorities without creating new policy.
Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Significant Transnational Criminal Organizations
This notice continues for one year the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13581 (July 24, 2011) regarding significant transnational criminal organizations, as required by the National Emergencies Act. The continuation preserves existing sanctions authorities and related measures established under that emergency and Executive Order 13863 (March 15, 2019).
Presidential Determination Concerning the Department of the Air Force's Rehabilitation and Revitalization of the Joint Base Andrews Golf Course
This determination exempts the Air Force's Joint Base Andrews golf course rehabilitation from federal, state, and local water pollution controls for one year under Clean Water Act Section 313, citing 'paramount interest of the United States.' The exemption runs from June 26, 2026, to June 26, 2027, but explicitly preserves requirements under 33 U.S.C. 1316 (water quality standards) and 1317 (toxic and pretreatment effluent standards).
Presidential Determination on Assistance to Venezuela Consistent With the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000
This determination waives restrictions under the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 to allow U.S. assistance to Venezuela, finding such aid promotes the Act's purposes or serves U.S. national interest. It follows an earlier determination from November 2025 and directs the Secretary of State to submit the determination and supporting justification to Congress and publish it in the Federal Register.
Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to North Korea
This notice continues for one year the national emergency with respect to North Korea originally declared in Executive Order 13466 on June 26, 2008, and subsequently expanded by multiple executive orders through 2017. The continuation maintains existing sanctions and restrictions under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.
Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Western Balkans
The President is extending for one year the national emergency first declared in 2001 regarding the Western Balkans, citing ongoing threats from extremist violence, obstruction of peace agreements, corruption, and challenges to sovereignty in the region. This continuation maintains existing sanctions authorities under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.
Presidential Determination and Delegation of Authority Under Section 708 of the Defense Production Act of 1950, as Amended
This determination invokes Section 708 of the Defense Production Act to address systemic constraints in the munitions industrial base, including limited production capacity, fragile supply chains, and production bottlenecks. It delegates authority to the Secretary of War to make voluntary agreements and plans of action with industry to expand munitions, missiles, and defense equipment production, subject to consultation and approval requirements.
Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Belarus
President continues for one year the national emergency regarding Belarus originally declared in 2006 and expanded in 2021, citing ongoing threats to U.S. national security and foreign policy from the Belarusian regime's anti-democratic actions, human rights abuses, and endangerment of international civil air travel.
Emergency Presidential Determination on Refugee Admissions for Fiscal Year 2026
This determination declares an emergency refugee situation due to racially motivated violence in South Africa, raising the FY2026 refugee ceiling from 7,500 to 17,500 specifically for Afrikaners from South Africa. It directs that these additional admissions be processed consistent with Executive Order 14204 and subjects them to stringent vetting requirements under other executive orders.
Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Securing the Information and Communications Technology and Services Supply Chain
The President is continuing for one year the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13873 (May 15, 2019) regarding threats to U.S. information and communications technology and services (ICTS) supply chains from foreign adversaries. This routine extension maintains existing authorities under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act without creating new restrictions.
Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Yemen
This notice continues for one year the national emergency declared in 2012 regarding Yemen, citing ongoing threats from Houthi actions to Yemen's stability and U.S. national security. The continuation extends the emergency's legal authorities beyond May 16, 2026, under the National Emergencies Act.
Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 1245(d)(4)(B) and (C) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012
The President determined that global petroleum supplies from non-Iranian sources remain sufficient to allow countries to significantly reduce Iranian oil purchases without causing supply disruptions. This continues a long-standing sanctions mechanism that restricts foreign financial institutions from processing Iranian oil transactions. The determination maintains existing policy rather than introducing new restrictions.
Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Central African Republic
This notice continues for one year the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13667 regarding the Central African Republic, citing ongoing widespread violence, atrocities, and Kremlin-linked Wagner Group activities as threats to U.S. national security and foreign policy. The continuation extends sanctions authorities under IEEPA beyond the original May 12, 2026 expiration date.