Executive Actions Tracker

The phased implementation plan directs the Secretaries of State and Defense to promptly execute key actions, including implementing NSPM 10 of 2018, reevaluating missile technology restrictions, and engaging Congress to update notification processes for defense sales. Within 60 days, they will identify priority partners and end-items for arms transfers, ensuring these actions do not impair U.S. readiness and enhance allied burden-sharing. Annually, priority lists and munitions protections will be reviewed to focus on sensitive technologies. Plans to improve transparency and develop an electronic tracking system for defense sales will be submitted within 90 and 120 days, respectively.

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This EO modifies Executive Order 14257. First, it suspends from 4/10/25 - 7/9/25 country specific ad valorem rates, and instead enforces a 10% rate for all countries (except as otherwise provided). As of 4/10/25, the duty rate for Chinese products is increased to from 84% to 125% for HTSUS and from 90% to 120% for low value imports.

This EO establishes a policy to revitalize and rebuild the domestic maritime industries and workforce, enhancing national security and economic prosperity. It mandates the creation of a Maritime Action Plan (MAP) to address legislative, regulatory, and fiscal aspects. Key actions include securing the maritime industrial base, addressing targeting by the PRC, enforcing cargo fees, engaging allies for aligned trade policies, incentivizing investment, launching a Maritime Security Trust Fund, and improving education and training in the maritime sector. The EO also calls for efficiency in procurement, expansion of the U.S. commercial fleet, securing Arctic waterways, and various deregulatory initiatives.

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AG is tasked with identifying and halting enforcement of state and local laws affecting domestic energy resources that may be unconstitutional or preempted by federal law, with a focus on those related to climate change and environmental initiatives. A report to the President detailing actions taken and recommendations for further measures is required within 60 days.

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The Chair of the National Energy Dominance Council (NEDC) shall designate coal as a “mineral” as defined in section 2 of Executive Order 14241 of March 20, 2025 (Immediate Measures to Increase American Mineral Production), thereby entitling coal to all the benefits of a “mineral” under that order. Further, Executive Order 14241 is hereby amended by deleting the reference to “4332(d)(1)(B)” in section 6(d) of that order and replacing it with a reference to “4532(d)(1)(B)”. Agencies that are empowered to make loans, loan guarantees, grants, equity investments, or to conclude offtake agreements, both domestically and abroad, shall, to the extent permitted by law, take steps to rescind any policies or regulations seeking to or that actually discourage investment in coal production and coal-fired electricity generation. The Secretary of Commerce, in consultation with the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Energy, the United States Trade Representative, the Assistant to the President for National Security, and the heads of other relevant agencies, shall take all necessary and appropriate actions to promote and identify export opportunities for coal and coal technologies and facilitate international offtake agreements for United States coal. Secretaries of Energy and Interior shall determine whether coal/steel meets the definition of "critical material" under energy Act of 2020. The Secretary of Energy shall take all necessary actions, consistent with applicable law, to accelerate the development, deployment, and commercialization of coal technologies.

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Increases HTSUS in Executive Order 14257 from 34% to 84% and de minimis tariff from 30% to 90%.

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This EO directs CFIUS to conduct a review of the acquisition of U.S. Steel by the Purchasers to assist me in determining whether further action in this matter may be appropriate. The review shall specifically consider national security risks. Within 45 days, CFIUS shall submit a recommendation describing whether any measures proposed by the parties are sufficient to mitigate any national security risks identified by CFIUS.

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This EO imposes ad valorem and specific duties on low-value products (at or under $800) from PRC that would typically fall under the de minimis exception.

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An additional 10% ad valorem duty is imposed on all imports, with higher rates for certain countries as specified in Annex I. The 10% duty applies to imports starting April 5, 2025, with specific country rates from April 9, 2025. Certain goods, including steel, aluminum, automobiles and automobile parts, copper, pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, lumber, certain critical minerals, and energy and energy products, are exempt (full list in Annex II). All good originating from Canada and Mexico that that do not qualify as originating under USMCA are subject to additional ad valorem duties of 25 percent, with energy or energy resources and potash imported from Canada and not qualifying as originating under USMCA presently subject to the lower additional ad valorem duty of 10 percent.

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Secretary of Commerce, in coordination with the Secretary of the Treasury and the Assistant to the President for Economic Policy, shall establish within the Department of Commerce an office named the United States Investment Accelerator (Investment Accelerator), which shall facilitate and accelerate investments above $1 billion in the United States by assisting investors as they navigate United States Government regulatory processes efficiently, reduce regulatory burdens, increase access to and use of our national resources, facilitate research collaborations with our national labs, and work with State governments to reduce regulatory barriers. The Investment Accelerator shall be responsible for the CHIPS Program.

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This proclamation finds, under section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, that imports of automobiles and certain automobile parts continue to threaten to impair U.S. national security, and imposes a 25 percent ad valorem tariff on articles listed in Annex I, effective April 3, 2025 for automobiles and no later than May 3, 2025 for automobile parts. Importers of USMCA-qualifying automobiles may seek Secretary of Commerce approval to apply the tariff only to non-U.S. content, with retroactive full-value tariffs if U.S. content is overstated. The Secretary of Commerce must establish a process within 90 days for adding automobile parts to the tariff's scope, including at the request of domestic producers, and shall continue monitoring imports; no drawback is available.

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This EO finds that the actions and policies of the regime of Nicolás Maduro in Venezuela continues to pose an unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security and foreign policy of the US. On or after April 2, 2025, a tariff of 25 percent may be imposed on all goods imported into the US from any country that imports Venezuelan oil, whether directly from Venezuela or indirectly through third parties. Duties imposed by this order will be supplemental to duties on imports already imposed pursuant to IEEPA, section 232 of the Trade Expansion of 1962, section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, or any other authority. The Secretary of State, in consultation with the Secretaries of the Treasury, Commerce, DHS, and the United States Trade Representative, is hereby authorized to determine whether the tariff of 25 percent will be imposed on goods from any country that imports Venezuelan oil, directly or indirectly, on or after April 2, 2025. Once imposed on a country at the Secretary of State’s discretion, the tariff of 25 percent shall expire 1 year after the last date on which the country imported Venezuelan oil, or at an earlier date if the Secretary of Commerce, in consultation with the Secretaries of State, Treasury, DHS, and the United States Trade Representative, so determines at his/her discretion.

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This EO states that it is imperative to national security to facilitate domestic mineral production to the maximum extent possible and directs various agency actions to do so. Further, special requirements are waived pursuant to the national emergency declared in EO 14156, including 50 U.S.C. 4533(a)(1) through (a)(6); 50 U.S.C. 4531(d)(1)(a)(ii), 4332(d)(1)(B), and 4533(a)(1) through (a)(6).

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This EO adjusts the tariffs imposed on articles of Canada in Executive Order 14193 of February 1, 2025 (Imposing Duties to Address the Flow of Illicit Drugs Across Our Northern Border). Specifically, articles that are entered free of duty as a good of Canada under the terms of general note 11 to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), including any treatment set forth in subchapter XXIII of chapter 98 and subchapter XXII of chapter 99 of the HTSUS, as related to the Agreement between the United States of America, United Mexican States, and Canada, shall not be subject to the additional ad valorem rate of duty described in section 2(a) or section 2(b) of Executive Order 14193. Further, the additional rate of duty on potash that is not subject to subsection (a) of this section shall be reduced to 10 percent in lieu of 25 percent. This EO is set to go into effect on March 7, 2025.

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This EO adjusts the tariffs imposed on articles of Canada in Executive Order 14194 of February 1, 2025 (Imposing Duties to Address the Situation at Our Southern Border). Specifically, articles that are entered free of duty as a good of Mexico under the terms of general note 11 to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), including any treatment set forth in subchapter XXIII of chapter 98 and subchapter XXII of chapter 99 of the HTSUS, as related to the Agreement between the United States of America, United Mexican States, and Canada, shall not be subject to the additional ad valorem rate of duty described in section 2(a) of Executive Order 14194. Further, the additional rate of duty on potash that is not subject to subsection (a) of this section shall be reduced to 10 percent in lieu of 25 percent. This EO is set to go into effect on March 7, 2025.

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This EO states that the PRC has not taken adequate steps to alleviate the illicit drug crisis. Further, it amends Executive Order 14195 to raise ad valorem tariffs on articles that are products of the PRC from 10% to 20%.

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This EO further amends Executive Order 14194 of February 1, 2025 (Imposing Duties to Address the Situation at Our Southern Border), as amended by Executive Order 14198 of February 3, 2025 (Progress on the Situation at Our Southern Border), to include: Duty-free de minimis treatment under 19 U.S.C. 1321 for otherwise eligible covered articles described in subsection (a) and subsection (b). Further, this duty free de minimis treatment shall not be available for such otherwise eligible covered articles upon notification by the Secretary of Commerce to the President that adequate systems are in place to fully and expeditiously process and collect tariff revenue for covered articles otherwise eligible for de minimis treatment.

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This EO further amends Executive Order 14193 of February 1, 2025 (Imposing Duties to Address the Flow of Illicit Drugs Across Our Northern Border), as amended by Executive Order 14197 of February 3, 2025 (Progress on the Situation at Our Northern Border), to include: Duty-free de minimis treatment under 19 U.S.C. 1321 for otherwise eligible covered articles described in subsection (a) and subsection (b). Further, this duty free de minimis treatment shall not be available for such otherwise eligible covered articles upon notification by the Secretary of Commerce to the President that adequate systems are in place to fully and expeditiously process and collect tariff revenue for covered articles otherwise eligible for de minimis treatment.

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This EO states that it is the policy of the US to ensure reliable, secure, and resilient domestic supply chains of timber, lumber, and their derivative products. Further, the US must explore whether subsidies and foreign government support for foreign timber, lumber, and their derivative products necessitates action under section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act to evaluate the impact on national security. This EO directs the Secretary of Commerce to initiate an investigation under section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act to determine the effects on the national security of imports of timber, lumber, and their derivative products. Further, The Secretary of Commerce shall consult with the Secretary of Defense and the heads of other relevant agencies to evaluate the national security risks associated with imports of timber, lumber, and their derivative products and submit a report to the President.

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This EO states that it is the policy of the US to ensure a reliable, secure, and resilient domestic copper supply chain. The Secretary of Commerce is directed to initiate an investigation under section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act to determine the effects on national security of imports of copper in all forms and assess it based on 19 U.S.C. 1862(d) factors, and other factors as listed by the EO. The Secretary of Commerce shall consult with Secretaries of Defense, Energy, and Interior to evaluate national security risks associated with copper import dependency.

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This memo outlines a variety of policies that will further American investment particularly in emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, while safeguarding national security, including the following: The U.S. aims to be a top destination for investment, benefiting from allied and partner contributions; Limitations will be placed on foreign investments in critical sectors unless investors are verifiably independent from adversaries like the PRC; A streamlined process will be created to encourage investments from allies in U.S. advanced technology; Expedited environmental reviews for investments over $1 billion; New rules will prevent PRC-affiliated entities from acquiring critical American businesses and assets; Strengthening CFIUS to restrict adversary investments in strategic sectors and technologies; Encouraging non-controlling foreign investments that do not affect national security; Using legal tools to prevent U.S. investments in the PRC's military-industrial sector; Considering restrictions on U.S. investments in strategic sectors in the PRC; Evaluating the suspension of the 1984 U.S.-PRC Income Tax Convention to encourage domestic investment; Ensuring foreign companies meet auditing standards, reviewing structures limiting investor rights, and upholding fiduciary standards. The agencies are directed to implement the above policy as appropriate.

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This memorandum establishes a policy of imposing tariffs and other responsive measures against foreign governments whose taxes or regulations discriminate against American companies, particularly in the technology sector. It directs the United States Trade Representative to determine whether to renew Section 301 investigations of the digital services taxes of France, Austria, Italy, Spain, Turkey, and the United Kingdom, and whether to investigate Canada's digital services tax or pursue a panel under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement. It further directs the Secretary of the Treasury, the Secretary of Commerce, and the United States Trade Representative to identify discriminatory foreign tax and regulatory practices, investigate European Union and United Kingdom measures affecting content moderation by U.S. companies, and establish a process for American businesses to report harmful foreign tax or regulatory practices.

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This memorandum establishes the "Fair and Reciprocal Plan", under which the Administration will determine the equivalent of a reciprocal tariff for each foreign trading partner by examining tariffs, discriminatory taxes such as value-added taxes, nontariff barriers, exchange-rate practices, and other non-reciprocal arrangements. After the agency reports required by the America First Trade Policy Memorandum are submitted, the Secretary of Commerce and the United States Trade Representative, in consultation with other officials, must investigate harms from non-reciprocal trade arrangements and report proposed remedies to the President. The Director of the Office of Management and Budget must deliver a written assessment of fiscal and information-collection impacts within 180 days of February 13, 2025.

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This proclamation suspends previous proclamations regarding aluminum imports from various countries as of 3/12/2025. Further, a 25% ad valorem rate of duty is implemented for all imports of aluminum into the US beginning 3/12/25 with no exceptions. All aluminum and aluminum derivative articles from Russia or containing Russian aluminum will be subject to a 200% ad valorem rate. The Secretary of Commerce is directed to establish a process for additional steel ad valorem duties within 90 days.

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This proclamation terminates the alternative agreements, quotas, and exemptions previously granted under the Section 232 steel tariff program to Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, EU member countries, Japan, Mexico, South Korea, the United Kingdom, and Ukraine, so that as of March 12, 2025, all imports of steel articles and derivative steel articles from all countries are subject to the 25 percent ad valorem tariff proclaimed in Proclamation 9705 and Proclamation 9980. It expands the tariff to additional derivative steel articles listed in Annex I, except those made from steel melted and poured in the United States, and terminates the product exclusion process, effective immediately, with existing general approved exclusions ending March 12, 2025. The Secretary of Commerce must establish a process within 90 days for adding derivative steel articles to the tariff's scope, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection is directed to prioritize classification reviews and assess maximum penalties for misclassification, with no duty drawback available.

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