United States Trade Representative
Executive orders directing the United States Trade Representative · 62 in Trump 47 · 265 all terms.
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Adjusting Imports of Polysilicon and Its Derivatives Into the United States
This proclamation imposes minimum import prices (MIPs) and a 15% ad valorem tariff on polysilicon and downstream derivatives (ingots, wafers, solar cells, modules) effective December 4, 2026, to protect U.S. production capacity for semiconductor and solar supply chains. It also establishes an onshoring incentive program with construction deadlines by January 20, 2029, and includes differentiated tariff treatment for certain trading partners including the UK (10% rate) and EU/Japan/Korea/Taiwan/Switzerland/Liechtenstein (capped at 15% combined with Column 1 duties).
To Facilitate Positive Adjustment to Competition From Imports of Quartz Surface Products
This proclamation imposes a four-year safeguard tariff-rate quota on imports of quartz surface products (QSP) under Section 202 of the Trade Act of 1974, effective August 15, 2026. The measure excludes imports from numerous free trade agreement partners including Canada, Mexico, Australia, Korea, and others, while applying to imports from China and other non-exempt countries, with provisions for monitoring import surges and circumvention.
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.
Further Strengthening Actions Taken To Adjust Imports of Aluminum Into the United States
This proclamation creates a new investment incentive program under Section 232 to encourage domestic primary aluminum production by allowing companies that commit to building, expanding, or refurbishing U.S. primary aluminum facilities to import corresponding quantities of primary aluminum at half the standard Section 232 tariff rate. Construction must begin by January 20, 2029, and the program includes monitoring, enforcement, and potential retroactive rescission of benefits for non-compliance or fraud.
Imposing Additional Duties To Offset Canadian Discrimination Against the Commerce of the United States With Respect to Alcoholic Beverages
This proclamation imposes an additional 50 percent ad valorem duty on certain Canadian products, effective August 19, 2026, using Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930. The action is framed as retaliation for Canadian provincial and territorial bans on U.S. alcoholic beverages that began in March 2025, which caused U.S. alcohol exports to Canada to drop approximately 81 percent.
Imposing Additional Duties To Offset Canadian Discrimination Against the Commerce of the United States With Respect to Dairy
This proclamation imposes an additional 50 percent ad valorem duty on certain Canadian products, effective August 19, 2026, to offset Canada's discriminatory dairy tariff-rate quota allocation measures under USMCA that favor EU cheese exporters over U.S. exporters. The action uses Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930 after finding that Canada unreasonably restricts U.S. retailers from accessing USMCA dairy TRQs while allowing EU retailers access under CETA.
Imposing Additional Duties To Offset Canadian Discrimination Against the Commerce of the United States With Respect to Motor Vehicles
This proclamation imposes an additional 50 percent ad valorem duty on certain Canadian products, effective August 19, 2026, to offset Canada's discriminatory tariff scheme against U.S. motor vehicles. The action uses Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930 to retaliate against Canadian tariffs and tariff-rate quotas that apply only to U.S. auto exports, which have allegedly caused a 22 percent drop in U.S. vehicle exports to Canada.
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.
Adjusting Imports of Commercial Aircraft, Jet Engines, and Aircraft and Engine Parts Into the United States
President Trump issues a Section 232 proclamation finding that imports of commercial aircraft, jet engines, and parts threaten national security, but declines to impose immediate tariffs. Instead, he directs the Secretary of Commerce and USTR to negotiate agreements with trading partners to address the threat, with a progress update due in 180 days and potential for future alternative remedies if negotiations fail.
Ushering in the Next Frontier of Quantum Innovation
This executive order establishes a comprehensive national quantum strategy, directing multiple agencies to accelerate U.S. leadership in quantum information science and technology (QIST) through research investment, domestic supply chain development, workforce expansion, and international alliance-building. It creates the QC-ADDS program for quantum computing development, mandates security protections against adversarial threats, and requires numerous agency plans and reports with specific deadlines spanning 30 days to 5 years.
Strengthening Customs Enforcement
This executive order mandates comprehensive customs enforcement reforms targeting foreign importers of record (IORs), including stricter bonding requirements, prohibition of foreign IORs from filing informal entries, enhanced vetting, supply chain disclosure mandates, and tougher penalties for noncompliance. The order directs DHS to implement these changes through regulatory revisions within 90-180 days and seeks legislative recommendations within 45 days.
Further Adjusting the Tariff Regimes for Imports of Aluminum, Steel, and Copper Into the United States
This proclamation modifies existing Section 232 tariffs on aluminum, steel, and copper by expanding the 15% reduced tariff rate to agricultural equipment and certain residential HVAC systems, temporarily modifying tariffs on mobile industrial equipment and machinery, adding aluminum lithographic plates and steel racks to tariff coverage, and lowering the domestic content threshold for preferential treatment from 95% to 85%. The changes take effect June 8, 2026, with a temporary rate structure lasting through December 31, 2027, before reverting to Proclamation 11021 rates on January 1, 2028.
To Implement Certain Provisions in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026, and for Other Purposes
This proclamation implements trade-preference extensions and modifications passed in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026. It extends AGOA duty-free treatment and related apparel programs through December 31, 2026; reinstates Gabon as an AGOA beneficiary country effective January 1, 2026; extends Haiti preferential tariff treatment under CBERA through December 31, 2026; and makes technical corrections to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS).
Adjusting Imports of Pharmaceuticals and Pharmaceutical Ingredients Into the United States
This proclamation imposes a 100 percent ad valorem tariff on patented pharmaceuticals and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, with reduced rates for companies that commit to onshoring production (20 percent, rising to 100 percent in 2030) and for certain trade partners. It directs the Secretaries of Commerce and Health and Human Services to negotiate agreements addressing national security concerns, establishes criteria for onshoring plans, and exempts generic pharmaceuticals, biosimilars, and certain specialty products from the tariffs.
Strengthening Actions Taken To Adjust Imports of Aluminum, Steel, and Copper Into the United States
This proclamation significantly strengthens existing Section 232 tariffs on aluminum, steel, and copper imports by raising rates to 50% ad valorem on most metal articles and certain derivatives (25% for other derivatives), applying duties to full customs value regardless of metal content, eliminating prior inclusion processes, and creating a new joint authority for the Secretary of Commerce and USTR to add derivative articles on a rolling basis. It also establishes a temporary graduated tariff structure for certain Annex III products through 2027 before full rates apply in 2028, with special provisions for UK products and US-origin metals.
Imposing a Temporary Import Surcharge To Address Fundamental International Payments Problems
President Trump imposes a temporary 10 percent ad valorem import surcharge on nearly all goods entering the United States for 150 days, effective February 24, 2026, citing fundamental international payments problems including large balance-of-payments deficits. The proclamation includes extensive exceptions for critical minerals, energy products, pharmaceuticals, vehicles, electronics, agricultural products, and goods from Canada, Mexico, and CAFTA-DR countries, while empowering USTR to monitor conditions and recommend modifications.
Ending Certain Tariff Actions
This executive order terminates the additional ad valorem duties imposed under IEEPA across nine prior executive orders targeting Canada, Mexico, China, Venezuela, Brazil, Russia, Cuba, and Iran. The national emergencies underlying those orders remain in effect, and other duties (Section 232, Section 301) are unaffected. Agency heads must stop collecting these duties as soon as practicable.
Ensuring Affordable Beef for the American Consumer
This proclamation temporarily increases the U.S. beef tariff-rate quota by 80,000 metric tons for calendar year 2026, specifically for lean beef trimmings used in ground beef. The entire additional quota is allocated to Argentina and administered in four 20,000 mt quarterly tranches beginning February 13, 2026, to address high domestic beef prices caused by drought, wildfires, and restricted cattle imports from Mexico.
Addressing Threats to the United States by the Government of Iran
This executive order imposes a new secondary tariff mechanism allowing the U.S. to levy additional ad valorem duties (potentially 25%) on imports from any foreign country that directly or indirectly purchases goods or services from Iran. The order creates a multi-step process where the Secretary of Commerce identifies countries trading with Iran, then the Secretary of State recommends tariff rates, with final presidential determination.
Modifying Duties To Address Threats to the United States by the Government of the Russian Federation
This executive order eliminates the 25 percent additional ad valorem duty on imports from India that was imposed by EO 14329 in August 2025, effective February 7, 2026. The removal is conditioned on India's commitments to stop importing Russian oil, purchase U.S. energy products, and expand defense cooperation with the United States over the next decade.
Addressing Threats to the United States by the Government of Cuba
This executive order declares a national emergency regarding Cuba's alignment with U.S. adversaries and establishes a tariff mechanism allowing additional ad valorem duties on imports from any foreign country that directly or indirectly sells or provides oil to Cuba. The order tasks the Secretaries of Commerce and State with determining which countries trigger the tariff and recommending duty rates to the President.
Adjusting Imports of Processed Critical Minerals and Their Derivative Products Into The United States
This proclamation invokes Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 to declare that imports of processed critical minerals and their derivative products (PCMDPs) threaten U.S. national security. It directs the Secretary of Commerce and U.S. Trade Representative to negotiate agreements with trading partners within 180 days to address supply chain vulnerabilities, with potential future tariffs or minimum import prices if negotiations fail. The proclamation also directs the Secretaries of Commerce, Homeland Security, and USTR to implement regulations and monitor imports.
Adjusting Imports of Semiconductors, Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment, and Their Derivative Products Into the United States
This proclamation imposes an immediate 25 percent tariff on certain advanced computing chips and derivative products under Section 232 national security authority, effective January 15, 2026, with broad exemptions for domestic supply chain uses. It also directs the Secretary of Commerce and USTR to negotiate trade agreements within a 90-day window, with potential for broader future tariffs and a tariff offset program to incentivize domestic semiconductor manufacturing.
Amendments to Adjusting Imports of Timber, Lumber, and Their Derivative Products Into the United States
This proclamation amends Proclamation 10976 to delay planned tariff increases on upholstered wooden furniture, kitchen cabinets, and vanities by one year, from January 1, 2026 to January 1, 2027, while maintaining existing 10% and 25% tariffs on wood products. The delay is intended to allow more time for ongoing trade negotiations with multiple countries to address national security concerns about wood product imports under Section 232.
Modifying the Scope of Tariffs on the Government of Brazil
This executive order modifies the 40 percent ad valorem tariffs imposed on Brazil under EO 14323 by removing certain agricultural products from the tariff scope, effective retroactively to November 13, 2025. The modification follows negotiations between the U.S. and Brazilian presidents and ongoing diplomatic engagement.
Modifying the Scope of the Reciprocal Tariffs With Respect to Certain Agricultural Products
This executive order exempts certain agricultural products from the reciprocal tariffs imposed under Executive Order 14257 of April 2, 2025, by updating Annex II to that order and the Annex to Executive Order 14346. The tariff modifications took effect at 12:01 a.m. EST on November 13, 2025, and may require refunds of duties already collected.
Adjusting Imports of Timber, Lumber, and Their Derivative Products Into the United States
This proclamation imposes tariffs on imported wood products under Section 232 national security authority, effective October 14, 2025: 10% on softwood timber/lumber, 25% on upholstered wooden products and kitchen cabinets/vanities (rising to 30% and 50% respectively on January 1, 2026). It caps tariffs for UK at 10% and EU/Japan at 15% total, directs trade negotiations with a 180-day deadline, and establishes processes to add products and address undervaluation.
Continuance of Certain Federal Advisory Committees
This executive order continues 22 federal advisory committees until September 30, 2027, and assigns FACA compliance responsibilities to designated agency heads. It supersedes the prior continuance order (EO 14109) from 2023.
Modifying the Scope of Reciprocal Tariffs and Establishing Procedures for Implementing Trade and Security Agreements
This executive order modifies the scope of reciprocal tariffs established under EO 14257 by updating Annex II to exclude certain goods, and creates formal procedures for implementing trade and security framework agreements and final agreements with trading partners. It specifically implements tariff reductions with the European Union under a newly announced Framework Agreement, while maintaining leverage by generally refusing to narrow tariffs before final agreements are concluded.
Implementing the United States-Japan Agreement
This executive order implements a U.S.-Japan trade agreement by establishing a 15% baseline tariff on most Japanese imports with sector-specific modifications: aerospace tariffs are eliminated, automobile tariffs are adjusted to a 15% cap, and certain natural resources and generic pharmaceuticals receive zero tariffs. The order also commits Japan to $550 billion in U.S. investments, increased agricultural purchases, and defense equipment procurement.
Further Modifying Reciprocal Tariff Rates To Reflect Ongoing Discussions With the People's Republic of China
This executive order extends until November 10, 2025 the suspension of higher reciprocal tariff rates on Chinese imports that was originally set to expire on August 12, 2025. The extension reflects ongoing U.S.-China trade discussions and steps China has taken toward addressing non-reciprocal trade arrangements.
Addressing Threats to the United States by the Government of the Russian Federation
This executive order imposes an additional 25 percent ad valorem tariff on all imports from India, effective August 27, 2025, on the determination that India is directly or indirectly importing Russian oil. The order also establishes a monitoring and recommendation process for potentially extending similar tariffs to other countries found to be importing Russian oil, and delegates implementation authority across multiple agencies.
Amendment to Duties To Address the Flow of Illicit Drugs Across Our Northern Border
This executive order increases the additional ad valorem tariff rate on certain Canadian goods from 25% to 35%, effective August 1, 2025, citing Canadian retaliation and inadequate cooperation on fentanyl interdiction. It also establishes a 40% penalty rate for transshipped goods evading duties and mandates semi-annual publication of circumvention facility lists.
Further Modifying the Reciprocal Tariff Rates
Executive Order 14326 modifies reciprocal tariff rates imposed under EO 14257, replacing country-specific additional ad valorem duties with new rates in Annex I effective August 7, 2025. The order creates a 15% combined duty floor for EU goods, maintains a 10% default rate for unlisted partners, imposes a 40% transshipment penalty, and requires biannual publication of circumvention facility lists.
Addressing Threats to the United States by the Government of Brazil
Executive Order 14323 declares a national emergency over actions by the Brazilian government, citing interference with U.S. companies, censorship demands on U.S. social media platforms, and political persecution of former President Jair Bolsonaro. The order imposes a 40 percent additional ad valorem tariff on Brazilian imports effective August 6, 2025, with certain exceptions and a transit grace period through October 5, 2025. The Secretary of State is delegated broad IEEPA authorities and directed to monitor the situation and coordinate with other senior officials on potential modifications or additional actions.
Suspending Duty-Free De Minimis Treatment for All Countries
This executive order globally suspends the $800 duty-free de minimis exemption for all countries, effective August 29, 2025. All non-postal shipments must now enter through formal customs channels with applicable duties; international postal shipments face new per-package flat duties ($80-$200) or ad valorem IEEPA tariff rates, with the flat-rate option expiring after 6 months.
Revoking PPD-6 on U.S. Global Development Policy
This memorandum revokes Presidential Policy Directive-6 (PPD-6), the 2010 Obama-era policy on U.S. Global Development Policy, on grounds that it conflicts with the current administration's executive orders on America First foreign policy, WHO withdrawal, international environmental agreements, and foreign aid realignment. The revocation directs a broad set of cabinet officials and agency heads but imposes no new affirmative mandates or deadlines.
Extending the Modification of the Reciprocal Tariff Rates
This executive order extends for 22 days the temporary suspension of higher reciprocal tariff rates on most trading partners, maintaining a reduced 10% ad valorem duty rate from July 9 to August 1, 2025. The order leaves unchanged the separate tariff arrangements with China established under a prior order.
Reissuance of and Amendments to National Security Presidential Memorandum 5 on Strengthening the Policy of the United States Toward Cuba
This memorandum reissues and amends Trump-era NSPM-5 to tighten U.S. policy toward Cuba, directing agencies to restrict financial transactions with Cuban military-controlled entities, enforce the tourism ban, expand internet access for Cubans, and oppose international efforts to lift the embargo. It sets multiple deadlines for regulatory adjustments and reports while explicitly maintaining the statutory embargo framework.
Implementing the General Terms of the United States of America-United Kingdom Economic Prosperity Deal
This executive order implements a U.S.-UK trade deal by establishing a 100,000-vehicle annual tariff-rate quota for UK automobiles at 10% combined tariff (down from 25%), eliminating tariffs on UK aerospace products under the WTO civil aircraft agreement, and authorizing future tariff-rate quotas for UK steel and aluminum contingent on UK supply chain security actions. The order modifies existing Section 232 tariffs while maintaining emergency trade authorities.
Delivering Most-Favored-Nation Prescription Drug Pricing to American Patients
This executive order directs the Administration to pursue most-favored-nation prescription drug pricing, requiring pharmaceutical manufacturers to offer U.S. patients prices comparable to other developed nations or face potential rulemaking, importation waivers, antitrust enforcement, export reviews, and FDA approval modifications. It establishes a 30-day deadline for HHS to communicate price targets to drug makers, with escalating measures if progress is not achieved.
Modifying Reciprocal Tariff Rates To Reflect Discussions With the People's Republic of China
This executive order temporarily reduces additional U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports from 145% to 10% for 90 days following U.S.-China trade discussions, while also lowering de minimis postal duties from 120% to 54%. The modifications take effect May 14, 2025, with certain provisions set to expire after 90 days unless extended.
Amendments to Adjusting Imports of Automobiles and Automobile Parts Into the United States
This proclamation modifies the Section 232 tariff system on automobiles and automobile parts established in Proclamation 10908. It creates a two-year import adjustment offset program that reduces duties on automobile parts for manufacturers that assemble vehicles in the United States, with offsets equal to 3.75% of aggregate MSRP value for year one (April 3, 2025–April 30, 2026) and 2.5% for year two (May 1, 2026–April 30, 2027). The Secretary of Commerce must establish an application process within 30 days, and CBP will administer the offsets.
Addressing Certain Tariffs on Imported Articles
This executive order prevents tariffs on automobiles, border-related goods, steel, and aluminum from stacking cumulatively on the same imported articles. When multiple listed tariffs apply to the same product, only the highest single applicable tariff rate applies rather than adding them together, with retroactive effect to March 4, 2025.
Restoring American Seafood Competitiveness
This executive order directs federal agencies to reduce regulatory burdens on U.S. commercial fishing, aquaculture, and fish processing industries; combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing; and develop trade strategies to address unfair foreign competition. It mandates reviews of marine national monuments for potential commercial fishing access, updates to seafood import monitoring, and development of an "America First Seafood Strategy" to boost domestic production and exports.
Ensuring National Security and Economic Resilience Through Section 232 Actions on Processed Critical Minerals and Derivative Products
This executive order directs the Secretary of Commerce to launch a Section 232 national security investigation into imports of processed critical minerals (including rare earth elements) and their derivative products, such as semiconductors, batteries, electric vehicles, and defense components. The investigation must produce a draft interim report within 90 days and a final report with recommendations within 180 days, potentially leading to tariffs, import restrictions, or other measures to reduce U.S. supply chain dependence on foreign sources—particularly those engaging in market manipulation.
Modifying Reciprocal Tariff Rates To Reflect Trading Partner Retaliation and Alignment
This executive order raises tariffs on Chinese imports to 125% in response to China's announced 84% retaliatory tariff, while simultaneously suspending country-specific reciprocal tariffs for over 75 other trading partners and replacing them with a flat 10% additional duty for 90 days. It also increases de minimis duties on low-value postal shipments from China to prevent tariff circumvention.
Restoring America's Maritime Dominance
This executive order directs a comprehensive, interagency effort to rebuild U.S. commercial and defense shipbuilding capacity, expand the maritime workforce, and counter China's dominance in global shipbuilding. It mandates numerous reports and legislative proposals within 30-210 days, including a Maritime Action Plan, tariffs on Chinese-origin ship-to-shore cranes and cargo handling equipment, enforcement of harbor maintenance fees, financial incentives for domestic shipbuilding, maritime prosperity zones, and modernization of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy.
Amendment to Reciprocal Tariffs and Updated Duties as Applied to Low-Value Imports From the People's Republic of China
This executive order escalates U.S. tariffs on China in response to Beijing's April 4, 2025 announcement of 34% retaliatory tariffs on all U.S. goods. It raises the reciprocal tariff rate on Chinese imports from 34% to 84% effective April 9, 2025, and dramatically increases de minimis duties on low-value postal shipments from China—from 30% to 90% ad valorem, with per-item fees rising from $25 to $75 (May 2-June 1) and $50 to $150 (from June 1 onward).
Reinvigorating America's Beautiful Clean Coal Industry and Amending Executive Order 14241
This executive order designates coal as a 'mineral' under EO 14241, directs federal agencies to identify and eliminate regulations that discourage coal production and use, prioritizes coal leasing on federal lands, promotes coal exports, accelerates coal technology development including for AI data centers and steel production, and requires multiple agency reports on coal resources and infrastructure within 30-90 days.
Further Amendment to Duties Addressing the Synthetic Opioid Supply Chain in the People's Republic of China as Applied to Low-Value Imports
This executive order ends duty-free de minimis treatment for low-value imports from China and Hong Kong starting May 2, 2025, imposing either a 30% ad valorem duty or per-item fees ($25 rising to $50) on postal shipments. It requires carriers to collect and remit duties, maintain bonds, and report shipment data to CBP.
Regulating Imports With a Reciprocal Tariff To Rectify Trade Practices That Contribute to Large and Persistent Annual United States Goods Trade Deficits
This executive order declares a national emergency based on large and persistent U.S. goods trade deficits and imposes a baseline 10 percent additional ad valorem tariff on all imports from all trading partners, effective April 5, 2025. Higher country-specific reciprocal tariff rates take effect April 9, 2025 for trading partners listed in Annex I, with exemptions for certain goods including steel, aluminum, automobiles, pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, critical minerals, and energy products.
Adjusting Imports of Automobiles and Automobile Parts Into the United States
This proclamation imposes a 25% tariff on imported automobiles and automobile parts under Section 232 national security authority, effective April 3, 2025 for automobiles and by May 3, 2025 for parts. It establishes a USMCA content-based exemption process where tariffs apply only to non-U.S. content, creates a mechanism to add additional parts to the tariff scope, and supersedes inconsistent prior proclamations.
Imposing Tariffs on Countries Importing Venezuelan Oil
This executive order imposes a potential 25% tariff on all goods from countries that import Venezuelan oil, directly or indirectly, effective April 2, 2025. The Secretary of State has discretionary authority to determine which countries face the tariff, with the Secretary of Commerce responsible for determining whether countries have imported Venezuelan oil and issuing implementation regulations.
Defending American Companies and Innovators From Overseas Extortion and Unfair Fines and Penalties
This memorandum directs multiple agencies to investigate and counter foreign tax and regulatory practices—particularly digital services taxes (DSTs) and content moderation requirements—that the administration views as discriminatory against U.S. companies. It mandates renewed Section 301 investigations into DSTs of six countries, potential new investigations including Canada's DST, and reviews of EU/UK practices affecting free speech and data flows, with responsive tariffs and other actions threatened.
Establishing the National Energy Dominance Council
This executive order establishes the National Energy Dominance Council within the Executive Office of the President, chaired by the Secretary of the Interior with the Secretary of Energy as vice chair. The council comprises 18 cabinet-level and senior White House officials to advise the president on expanding domestic energy production across all sources including fossil fuels, nuclear, and critical minerals, with a mandate to deliver a National Energy Dominance Strategy and specific recommendations within 100 days.
Reciprocal Trade and Tariffs
This memorandum establishes a 'Fair and Reciprocal Plan' to reduce the U.S. goods trade deficit by directing agencies to investigate non-reciprocal trade arrangements with all trading partners and propose remedies, including potential reciprocal tariffs. It broadly defines unfair practices to include foreign tariffs, VATs, non-tariff barriers, currency manipulation, wage suppression, and other market access limitations.
Adjusting Imports of Aluminum Into the United States
This proclamation raises the U.S. tariff on aluminum imports from 10% to 25% ad valorem, effective March 12, 2025, and terminates alternative tariff arrangements with Argentina, Australia, Canada, Mexico, the EU, and the UK. It also expands tariffs to additional derivative aluminum products, terminates the product exclusion process, and targets transshipment through Mexico and other countries to address national security concerns about domestic aluminum industry capacity utilization.
Adjusting Imports of Steel Into the United States
This proclamation terminates all alternative agreements and exemptions from the 2018 Section 232 steel tariffs for Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, EU countries, Japan, Mexico, South Korea, Ukraine, and the United Kingdom, imposing a uniform 25 percent ad valorem tariff on steel articles and derivative steel articles from all countries effective March 12, 2025. It also expands tariff coverage to additional downstream derivative steel articles, immediately terminates the product exclusion process, establishes a new process for adding further derivative products, and mandates stricter customs enforcement and penalties for misclassification or evasion.
America First Trade Policy
This January 20, 2025 memorandum directs multiple Cabinet members and agency heads to conduct broad reviews and investigations across trade policy, with reports due by April 1, 2025 (and one by April 30, 2025). It covers trade deficits, tariff structures, currency manipulation, USMCA renegotiation preparation, China trade practices, steel/aluminum national security measures, export controls, de minimis exemption reform, outbound investment rules, and procurement policy—but does not itself impose any tariffs or binding policy changes.
The Organization for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD) Global Tax Deal (Global Tax Deal)
This memorandum declares that the OECD Global Tax Deal has no force or effect in the United States without congressional adoption, directs Treasury and the U.S. OECD representative to formally notify the OECD of this position, and orders Treasury and USTR to investigate foreign extraterritorial or discriminatory tax measures affecting American companies and recommend protective U.S. responses within 60 days.
Unleashing American Energy
This executive order revokes numerous Biden-era climate and environmental executive orders, pauses Inflation Reduction Act and infrastructure spending, directs agencies to rescind regulations burdening domestic energy and mineral development, eliminates the social cost of carbon, expedites LNG export approvals and federal permitting, terminates the American Climate Corps, and mandates review of state EV emissions waivers and appliance efficiency standards.