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The National Security & Defense section addresses key issues related to military operations, border security, defense against foreign adversaries, and the restructuring of US intelligence agencies to prioritize national security and address emerging threats. Asterisked executive orders are currently or have been challenged in court. Our legal challenge tracker provides daily updates on their respective statuses.

  • Winning the G6 Race: Directs U.S. federal agencies to take immediate actions to secure American leadership in 6G wireless technology by reallocating specific radio spectrum bands for commercial use. (12/19/25)
  • Ensuring American Space Superiority: Ordered a comprehensive national strategy to secure American leadership in space by advancing exploration, strengthening space security and defense. (12/18/25)
  • Restricting and Limiting the Entry of Foreign Nationals to Protect the Security of the United States: Imposes or continues strict entry restrictions on nationals from specific countries due to persistent deficiencies in identity management, information sharing, and vetting, in order to protect U.S. national security and public safety. (12/16/25)
  • Designating Fentanyl as a Weapon of Mass Destruction: Designated illicit fentanyl and its core precursor chemicals as Weapons of Mass Destruction, ordering federal agencies to take coordinated actions to eliminate the threat they pose to national security and public safety. (12/15/25)
  • Launching the Genesis Mission: Establishes the Genesis Mission, a national initiative to harness artificial intelligence and supercomputing through the Department of Energy and its national laboratories to accelerate scientific discovery, strengthen US technological leadership, and address critical challenges in energy, health, and national security. (11/24/25)
  • Designation of Certain Muslim Brotherhood Chapters as Foreign Terrorist Organizations and Specially Designated Global Terrorists: Designates certain Muslim Brotherhood chapters in Egypt, Lebanon, and Jordan as Foreign Terrorist Organizations and Specially Designated Global Terrorists, aiming to impose sanctions, freeze assets, and criminalize material support to curb their alleged involvement in violence and destabilization campaigns against US interests. (11/24/25)
  • Regulatory Relief for Certain Stationary Sources to Promote American Coke Oven Processing Security: Grants a two-year exemption for certain coke oven facilities from compliance with EPA’s 2024 Coke Oven Rule, citing national security concerns and the lack of commercially viable emissions-control technologies. (11/21/25)
  • Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Solidifies Economic and Defense Partnership with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: The U.S. and Saudi Arabia finalized landmark agreements to deepen U.S.-Saudi economic and defense ties, including nearly $1 trillion in Saudi investment in the U.S. (11/18)
  • Modifying Reciprocal Tariff Rates Consistent with the Economic and Trade Arrangement Between the United States and the People’s Republic of China: The United States is continuing the suspension of heightened reciprocal tariffs on Chinese imports until November 10, 2026, as part of a new economic and trade arrangement. (11/4)
  • Modifying Duties Addressing the Synthetic Opioid Supply Chain in the People’s Republic of China: Trump is reducing additional tariffs on certain Chinese goods from 20% to 10% effective November 10, 2025, in response to China’s commitment to take significant measures to curb the flow of synthetic opioids. (11/4)
  • Adjusting Imports of Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicles, Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicle Parts, and Buses into the United States: Proclamation imposing new tariffs on imports of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, their parts, and buses to protect U.S. national security by strengthening domestic manufacturing. (10/17)
  • The Trump Declaration for Enduring Peace and Prosperity: Joint statement by leaders from the United States, Egypt, Qatar, and Türkiye, committing to implement a peace agreement that ends the war in Gaza. (10/13)
  • Assuring the Security of the State of Qatar: Affirms that the United States will guarantee the security and territorial integrity of the State of Qatar against external attack. (9/29/25)
  • Adjusting Imports of Timber, Lumber and Their Derivative Products into the United States: Imposes new tariffs on imported timber, lumber, and related wood products to protect U.S. national security by strengthening domestic industry, reducing foreign dependence, and addressing unfair trade practices. (9/29/25)
  • Saving TikTok While Protecting National Security: The U.S. government has approved a plan for TikTok’s U.S. operations to be divested into a new, majority American-owned joint venture, resolving national security concerns. (9/25/25)
  • Further Extending the TikTok Enforcement Delay: Further extends the enforcement delay of Executive Order 14166 of January 20, 2025 (Application of Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act to TikTok) December 16, 2025, shielding entities from penalties for noncompliance during the extended period and reinforcing the Attorney General’s exclusive authority over enforcement. (9/16/25)
  • Restoring Law and Order in Memphis: Establishes a federally coordinated Memphis Safe Task Force to combat violent crime through hypervigilant policing, aggressive prosecution, and saturation of law enforcement personnel in high-crime neighborhoods, in response to Memphis’s status as the US city with the highest per capita violent crime rate. Additionally, this action allows the Secretary of War to request that the Governor of Tennessee, under section 502 of title 32, United States Code, make available National Guard units of Tennessee to support public safety and law enforcement operations in Memphis. (9/15/25)
  • Restoring the United States Department of War: Authorizes the Department of Defense to adopt the historic title “Department of War” in select official contexts, signaling a shift toward a more assertive national security posture and emphasizing readiness to wage war in defense of US interests. (9/5/25)
  • Modifying The Scope of Reciprocal Tariffs and Establishing Procedures for Implementing Trade and Security Agreements: Expands the authority of the US government to adjust reciprocal tariffs and implement trade and security agreements in response to persistent trade deficits and non-reciprocal trade practices that pose a threat to national security. (9/5/25)
  • Strengthening Efforts to Protect US Nationals from Wrongful Detention Abroad: Empowers the federal government to designate foreign governments as State Sponsors of Wrongful Detention and impose sanctions or other diplomatic measures to deter and respond to the coercive detention of US nationals abroad.  (9/5/25)
  • Implementing The United States–Japan Agreement: Establishes a reciprocal tariff framework with Japan to reduce the US trade deficit and strengthen national security by enhancing market access for American producers across key sectors including agriculture, manufacturing, aerospace, and energy. Under the Agreement, the US will apply a baseline 15 percent tariff on nearly all Japanese imports entering the United States, alongside separate sector-specific treatment for automobiles and automobile parts; aerospace products; generic pharmaceuticals; and natural resources that are not naturally available or produced in the United States. (9/4/25)
  • Further Exclusions from the Federal Labor-Management Relations Program: Expands the list of federal agencies and subdivisions excluded from collective bargaining rights under Chapter 71 of Title 5, citing national security concerns, and includes units within the Bureau of Reclamation, Department of Commerce, NASA, and the US Agency for Global Media.  (8/28/25)
  • Taking Steps to End Cashless Bail to Protect Americans: Directs federal agencies to identify and potentially suspend funding to jurisdictions that have substantially eliminated cash bail for serious offenses, aiming to deter policies that release individuals deemed threats to public safety without financial conditions for pretrial release. (8/25/25)
  • Measures To End Cashless Bail And Enforce The Law In The District Of Columbia: Directs federal agencies to detain arrestees in Washington, DC under federal custody, pursue federal charges where possible, and end cashless bail policies where arrestees pose a clear threat to public safety and order by restricting federal funding and support. (8/25/25)
  • Prosecuting Burning of The American Flag: Directs federal agencies to prioritize prosecution of American flag desecration that incites violence or violates civil, criminal, or immigration laws, and authorizes litigation to clarify First Amendment limits on such conduct. (8/25/25)
  • Additional Measures to Address the Crime Emergency in the District of Columbia: Expands federal intervention in Washington, DC by directing increased law enforcement staffing, specialized National Guard units, housing and transit oversight, and coordination with local authorities to combat violent crime and restore public safety in the nation’s capital. (8/25/25)
  • Enabling Competition in the Commercial Space Industry: Directs federal agencies to streamline licensing, environmental reviews, and regulatory frameworks to accelerate commercial space launches, spaceport development, and novel space activities, aiming to solidify US leadership in the global space economy. (8/13/25)
  • Further Modifying Reciprocal Tariff Rates to Reflect Ongoing Discussions with The People's Republic of China: Extends the suspension of tariff rates against the People’s Republic of China as originally issued in Executive Order 14298 (Modifying Reciprocal Tariff Rates to Reflect Discussions With the People’s Republic of China) until November 10, 2025, reflecting ongoing negotiations  with the PRC and its willingness to remedy non-reciprocal trade arrangements and address the concerns of the US relating to economic and national security matters. (8/11/25)
  • Restoring Law and Order in the District of Columbia: Directs the mobilization of the DC National Guard and coordination with state governors to restore public safety in Washington, DC, citing a breakdown in local law enforcement and escalating violent crime that threatens federal operations and public access. (8/11/25)
  • Declaring a Crime Emergency in the District of Columbia: Declares a crime emergency in Washington, DC, invoking federal authority to direct local police resources and mobilize the National Guard in response to escalating violence that threatens public safety and the functioning of the federal government. (8/11/25)
  • Addressing Threats to The United States by the Government of the Russian Federation: Imposes an additional tariff of 25% on imports from India starting on Aug. 27 in response to its direct or indirect importation of Russian oil, aiming to counteract Russia’s aggression in Ukraine and deter global economic support for the Russian Federation. (8/6/25)
  • Amendment to Duties to Address the Flow of Illicit Drugs Across Our Northern Border: Amends Executive Order 14193 (Imposing Duties To Address the Flow of Illicit Drugs Across Our Northern Border) to increase the ad valorem rate of duty on eligible Canadian imports from 25% to 35% in response to what the administration deems inadequate Canadian cooperation in curbing fentanyl trafficking and retaliatory trade actions. (7/31/25)
  • Further Modifying the Reciprocal Tariff Rates: Modifies previously imposed reciprocal tariff rates outlined in Executive Order 14257 (Regulating Imports With a Reciprocal Tariff To Rectify Trade Practices That Contribute to Large and Persistent Annual United States Goods Trade Deficits) by introducing new ad valorem duties, starting Aug. 7, 2025, on imports from certain trading partners that have failed to align with US trade and national security objectives, reinforcing the administration’s strategy to address persistent trade imbalances and protect critical domestic industries. (7/31/25)
  • President's Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition, and the Re-establishment of the Presidential Fitness Test: Reestablishes the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition and revives the Presidential Fitness Test to combat declining youth health and promote national strength, vitality, and military readiness through school-based fitness programs and public-private partnerships. (7/31/25)
  • Suspending Duty-Free De Minimis Treatment for All Countries: Suspends duty-free de minimis treatment for all countries under 19 U.S.C. §1321, citing national security threats from the trafficking of fentanyl and other illicit drugs, and directs U.S. Customs to begin collecting duties on all low-value imports regardless of origin. (7/30/25)
  • Adjusting Imports of Copper into the United States: Imposes trade restrictions on copper imports under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act, citing national security risks from foreign dominance in copper refining and the decline of U.S. domestic production critical to defense and infrastructure systems. (7/30/25)
  • Addressing Threats to the United States by the Government of Brazil: Declares a national emergency and imposes sanctions, including an additional ad valorem duty rate of 40 percent on certain products from Brazil, in response to actions by the Brazilian government—including censorship demands on U.S. tech platforms and human rights violations—that threaten U.S. national security, foreign policy, and economic interests. (7/30/25)
  • The United States and European Union Reach Massive Trade Deal: Establishes a historic trade agreement with the European Union that eliminates tariffs on US industrial goods, imposes new sectoral tariffs of 15% on key imports including automobiles and auto parts, and secures $600 billion in EU investment—aiming to rebalance transatlantic trade and bolster American manufacturing, exports, and national security. (7/28/25)
  • Ending Crime and Disorder on America's Streets: Directs federal agencies to support and incentivize state and local governments in expanding civil commitment and institutional treatment for homeless individuals with mental illness or substance use disorders, while prioritizing public safety through stricter enforcement of anti-vagrancy laws and redirection of federal grants. (7/24/25)
  • Promoting the Export of the American AI Technology Stack: Establishes the American AI Exports Program to promote the global deployment of US-origin full-stack AI technologies—including hardware, models, and applications—by incentivizing industry-led consortia and aligning exports with national security and economic diplomacy goals. (7/23/25)
  • President Donald J. Trump Secures Unprecedented US–Japan Strategic Trade and Investment Agreement: Establishes a bilateral trade agreement that channels $550 billion in Japanese investment into revitalizing American strategic industries—such as semiconductors, energy, and pharmaceuticals—while instituting a 15% baseline tariff on Japanese imports to rebalance trade and bolster U.S. industrial power. (7/23/25)
  • The United States and Indonesia Reach Historic Trade Deal: Enacts a bilateral trade agreement in which Indonesia will pay the US a reciprocal tariff rate of 19% as well as eliminate tariff barriers, on a preferential basis, on over 99% of US products exported to Indonesia across all sectors, including for all agricultural products, health products, seafood, information and communications technology, automotive products, and chemicals, which will create commercially meaningful market access opportunities for the full range of US exports, supporting high-quality American jobs. (7/22/25)
  • Regulatory Relief for Certain Stationary Sources to Promote American Security with Respect to Sterile Medical Equipment: Grants a two-year exemption from EPA’s ethylene oxide emissions rule for certain sterilization facilities, citing national security concerns over potential disruptions to the supply of sterile medical equipment due to non-viable compliance technologies. (7/17/25)
  • Regulatory Relief for Certain Stationary Sources to Further Promote American Energy: Delays compliance with stricter EPA emissions standards under the updated Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS) rule for certain coal-fired power plants by two years, citing national security risks and the lack of commercially viable control technologies. (7/17/25)
  • Regulatory Relief for Certain Stationary Sources to Promote American Chemical Manufacturing Security: Grants a two-year exemption from specific Clean Air Act requirements under the EPA’s HON Rule for certain chemical manufacturing facilities, citing national security and the impracticality of current emissions-control technologies. (7/17/25)
  • Regulatory Relief for Certain Stationary Sources to Promote American Iron Ore Processing Security: Grants a two-year exemption from EPA’s Taconite Rule for certain iron ore processing facilities, citing national security concerns and the lack of commercially viable emissions-control technologies. (7/17/25)
  • Extending the Modification of the Reciprocal Tariff Rates: Extends the temporary suspension of heightened reciprocal tariffs imposed on certain US trading partners as outlined in Executive Order 14257 of April 2, 2025 (Regulating Imports with a Reciprocal Tariff to Rectify Trade Practices that Contribute to Large and Persistent Annual United States Goods Trade Deficits), until August 1, 2025. The separate the separate tariff suspension for the People’s Republic of China effectuated by Executive Order 14298 of May 12, 2025 (Modifying Reciprocal Tariff Rates to Reflect Discussions with the People’s Republic of China) remains in effect and is unaltered by this order. (7/7/25)
  • Ensuring Accountability and Prioritizing Public Safety in Federal Hiring: Imposes a temporary freeze on most federal civilian hiring—except for roles tied to public safety, national security, and essential services—requiring direct approval from presidentially appointed leadership to ensure accountability and alignment with administration priorities. Additionally, any hiring shall be consistent with the Merit Hiring Plan that was issued by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) on May 29, 2025, pursuant to Executive Order 14170 of January 20, 2025 (Reforming the Federal Hiring Process and Restoring Merit to Government Service). (7/7/25)
  • Ending Market Distorting Subsidies for Unreliable, Foreign Controlled Energy Sources: Directs federal agencies to eliminate subsidies and tax incentives for wind, solar, and other renewable energy sources deemed unreliable or controlled by foreign adversaries, aiming to bolster domestic energy production and national security. (7/7/25)
  • Providing for the Revocation of Syria Sanctions: Revokes multiple past executive orders outlining Syria-related sanctions in recognition of political reforms under Syria’s new leadership, aiming to support regional stability while maintaining restrictions on terrorism, human rights abuses, and proliferation activities. (6/30/25)
  • National Security Presidential Memorandum/NSPM-5: Reaffirms and expands restrictions on financial transactions and travel involving Cuba, aiming to redirect economic activity away from the Cuban government and toward the Cuban people. This aims to underscore US national security and foreign policy interests by condemning human rights abuses and promoting democratic reforms, free enterprise, and internet freedom in Cuba. (6/30/25)
  • Text of a Letter From the President to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President Pro Tempore of the Senate: Informs Congress that President Trump directed US forces to conduct limited precision airstrikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities on June 21, 2025, citing national security interests, collective self-defense of Israel, and compliance with international law and the War Powers Resolution. (6/23/25)
  • Further Extending the TikTok Enforcement Delay: Extends the enforcement delay of Executive Order 14166 of January 20, 2025 (Application of Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act to TikTok) until September 17, 2025, shielding entities from penalties for noncompliance during the delay period as set out in Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act and reinforcing the federal government’s exclusive enforcement authority. (6/19/25)
  • Implementing the General Terms of The United States of America-United Kingdom Economic Prosperity Deal: Enacts enacts a bilateral trade agreement which includes granting US exporters expanded access to UK markets, especially for especially for beef, ethanol, and certain other American agricultural exports, while establishing a quota of 100,000 UK automotive imports annually at a reduced 10% tariff rate—down from the standard 25% under Proclamation 10908. The agreement also outlines conditional tariff-rate quotas for UK steel and aluminum products at most-favored-nation (MFN) rates, contingent on compliance with US supply chain security and ownership standards, as well as sets the stage for preferential treatment of UK pharmaceutical products, pending the outcome of a Section 232 investigation and adherence to agreed regulatory benchmarks. (6/16/25)
  • Department of Defense Security for the Protection of Department of Homeland Security Functions: Authorizes the Department of Defense to provide enhanced security and operational support to the Department of Homeland Security in safeguarding critical homeland functions, including border protection, infrastructure defense, and continuity of government operations. (6/7/25)
  • Restoring American Airspace Sovereignty: Establishes a federal task force and directs the FAA and other agencies to strengthen regulatory, operational, and enforcement frameworks to counter threats posed by unauthorized or malicious drone activity, particularly near critical infrastructure, mass gatherings, and sensitive government sites (6/6/25)
  • Unleashing American Drone Dominance: Directs federal agencies to accelerate the integration of drones into US airspace, streamline regulatory approvals, and expand domestic production and global export of American-made unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), with a focus on enabling routine Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations and strengthening national supply chains. (6/6/25)
  • Sustaining Select Efforts to Strengthen the Nation's Cybersecurity and Amending Executive Order 13694 and Executive Order 14144: Reaffirms and refocuses federal cybersecurity policy by amending prior orders to prioritize defense against persistent foreign cyber threats—particularly from China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea—while streamlining federal cybersecurity mandates and emphasizing protection of critical infrastructure and digital services. (6/6/25)
  • Enhancing National Security by Addressing Risks at Harvard University: Suspends Harvard University's eligibility to host foreign students under the Student Exchange Visa Program (SEVP) for a sixth-month period, subject to extension, citing the university's refusal to share information with federal authorities about foreign students' alleged misconduct, thereby posing a national security risk. (6/4/25)
  • Restricting the Entry of Foreign Nationals to Protect the United States From Foreign Terrorists and Other National Security and Public Safety Threats: Directs the full suspension or restriction of entry for foreign nationals to the US from the following countries deemed deficient in security vetting and cooperation: Afghanistan, Burma, Chad, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen. Furthermore, it directs the partial restriction and limits the entry of nationals from the following countries to the US: Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan, and Venezuela, aiming to prevent terrorist threats and protect US national security and public safety. (6/4/25)
  • Adjusting Imports of Aluminum and Steel into the United States: Increases the ad valorem tariff on most aluminum and steel imports from 25% to 50%, effective June 4, 2025, under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act, citing national security concerns and aiming to counteract global overcapacity and unfair trade practices. (6/3/25)
  • Deploying Advanced Nuclear Reactor Technologies for National Security: Directs the rapid deployment of advanced nuclear reactor technologies—including small modular reactors and microreactors—to power critical defense and national security infrastructure, reduce reliance on vulnerable grid systems, and reassert US leadership in nuclear innovation and exports. (5/23/25)
  • Reforming Nuclear Reactor Testing at the Department of Energy: Directs the Department of Energy to overhaul its nuclear reactor testing framework by launching a pilot program for advanced reactor construction outside national laboratories, streamlining regulatory barriers, and accelerating domestic deployment of next-generation nuclear technologies to reclaim US leadership in nuclear innovation. (5/23/25)
  • Ordering the Reform of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission: Mandates a sweeping overhaul of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to accelerate the licensing and deployment of advanced nuclear technologies by eliminating excessive regulatory burdens, modernizing safety models, and reorienting the agency toward enabling abundant, safe, and economically vital nuclear energy. (5/23/25)
  • Reinvigorating the Nuclear Industrial Base: Directs swift federal action to rebuild the US nuclear energy industrial base by expanding domestic fuel production, accelerating advanced reactor deployment, securing supply chains, and prioritizing workforce development to achieve energy independence and national security. (5/23/25)
  • Modifying Reciprocal Tariff Rates to Reflect Discussions with the People's Republic of China: Reduced US tariffs on select Chinese imports from 145% to 30% ad valorem rate of duty over a 90-day period beginning May 14, 2025, in recognition of China’s initial steps toward remedying non-reciprocal trade practices and aligning with U.S. national and economic security interests. (5/12/25)
  • Keeping Promises to Veterans and Establishing a National Center for Warrior Independence: Establishes the National Center for Warrior Independence at the West Los Angeles VA Campus to provide housing, healthcare, and support services for homeless veterans nationwide, while mandating reforms to improve accountability and access within the Department of Veterans Affairs. (5/9/25)
  • Improving the Safety and Security of Biological Research: Halts federal funding for dangerous gain-of-function research conducted by foreign entities in countries of concern, and to enhance oversight and accountability for biological research to ensure public safety and national security. (5/5/25)
  • Addressing Certain Tariffs on Imported Articles: Addresses the imposition of certain tariffs on imported articles to protect domestic industries and ensure fair trade practices. (4/29/25)
  • Amendments to Adjusting Imports of Automobiles and Automobile Parts into the United States: Amends previous presidential actions including Proclamation 10908 (Adjusting Imports of Automobiles and Automobile Parts into the United States) to adjust the imports of automobiles and automobile parts into the United States, aiming to protect domestic industries and enhance national security. (4/29/25)
  • Strengthening and Unleashing America's Law Enforcement to Pursue Criminals and Protect Innocent Citizens: Aims to empower state and local law enforcement by providing resources, legal protections, and enhanced training to aggressively combat crime and protect communities. (4/28/25)
  • Protecting American Communities from Criminal Aliens: Asserts federal supremacy over immigration to address public safety and national security risks posed by illegal immigration and instructs the Attorney General, in coordination with the Secretary of Homeland Security, to publish a list of States and local jurisdictions that obstruct the enforcement of Federal immigration laws and notify such jurisdictions. (4/28/25)
  • Unleashing America's Offshore Critical Minerals and Resources: Aims to accelerate the exploration, extraction, and processing of critical minerals from offshore seabed areas to enhance national security, economic independence, and technological leadership. (4/24/25)
  • Transparency Regarding Foreign Influence at American Universities: Mandates the US Department of Education to enforce the requirements of Section 117 of the Higher Education Act of 1965, 20 U.S.C. 1011f, which  commands the disclosure of foreign funding sources and purposes by American higher education institutions to enhance transparency, protect national security, and safeguard academic integrity. (4/23/25)
  • Extension of Hiring Freeze: Extends the federal civilian hiring freeze until July 15, 2025, continuing the halt on filling vacant positions and creating new ones within the executive branch, with exceptions for national security, immigration enforcement, public safety and the Executive Office of the President. (4/17/25)
  • Ensuring National Security and Economic Resilience Through Section 232 Actions on Processed Critical Minerals and Derivative Products: Directs the Secretary of Commerce to investigate the national security implications of U.S. reliance on imported processed critical minerals and their derivative products, aiming to mitigate supply chain vulnerabilities and strengthen domestic production. (4/15/25)
  • Clarification of Exceptions Under Executive Order 14257 of April 2, 2025, as Amended: Clarifies exceptions to the reciprocal tariffs imposed under Executive Order 14257 of April 2, 2025 (Regulating Imports With a Reciprocal Tariff to Rectify Trade Practices that Contribute to Large and Persistent Annual United States Goods Trade Deficits), specifically exempting certain semiconductor products and other electronic goods from additional ad valorem duties, including products imported from the People’s Republic of China. (4/11/25)
  • Military Mission for Sealing the Southern Border of the United States and Repelling Invasions: Provides additional guidance to Executive Order 14167 of January 20, 2025 (Clarifying the Military’s Role in Protecting the Territorial Integrity of the United States), including directing the US military to take a more active role in securing the southern border by repelling invasions and sealing the border from unlawful entry, involving the use of federal lands for military operations and border security measures. (4/11/25)
  • Directing the Repeal of Unlawful Regulations: Directs federal agencies, following the 60-day review period ordered in Executive Order 14219 (“Ensuring Lawful Governance and Implementing the President’s “Department of Government Efficiency” Deregulatory Initiative”) set aside for identifying unlawful and potentially unlawful regulations, to immediately take steps to expedite the repeal of any regulation, or the portion of any regulation, that clearly exceeds the agency’s statutory authority or is otherwise unlawful. Agency heads are instructed to bypass the traditional notice and comment period through reason that the “good cause” exception applies as well as give priority to the regulations in conflict with the recent Supreme Court documents listed in the action.  (4/9/25)
  • Addressing Risks Associated with an Egregious Leaker and Disseminator of Falsehoods: Mandates the suspension of security clearances for Miles Taylor and associated entities due to unauthorized dissemination of classified information and falsehoods, aiming to protect national security and government integrity. (4/9/25)
  • Addressing Risks From Chris Krebs and Government Censorship: Directs the revocation of security clearances for Christopher Krebs and associated entities due to alleged censorship and abuse of government authority during his tenure at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), impacting free speech and public trust. (4/9/25)
  • Modifying Reciprocal Tariff Rates to Reflect Trading Partner Retaliation and Alignment: Modifies the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to temporarily suspend, for a period of 90 days, except with respect to the People’s Republic of China, application of the individual ad valorem duties imposed for foreign trading partners listed in Annex I to Executive Order 14257, and to instead impose on articles of all such trading partners an additional 10 percent ad valorem rate of duty.  (4/9/25)
  • Addressing Risks From Susman Godfrey: Terminates federal contracts and security clearances with Susman Godfrey LLP, pending a review of whether such clearances are consistent with the national interest, citing the firm's engagement in activities detrimental to American interests, including “efforts to weaponize the American legal system and degrade the quality of American elections” as well as engaging in “unlawful discrimination.” (4/9/25)
  • Modernizing Defense Acquisitions and Spurring Innovation in the Defense Industrial Base: Overhauls the defense acquisition system, aiming to expedite procurement processes, encourage innovation, and enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the defense industrial base. (4/9/25)
  • Restoring America's Maritime Dominance: Enhances shipbuilding capabilities, improving workforce training, and addressing unfair trade practices in an effort to revitalize America's maritime industry and strengthen national security and economic prosperity. (4/9/25)
  • Reforming Foreign Defense Sales to Improve Speed and Accountability: Streamlines and enhances the transparency of foreign defense sales, aiming to improve speed, accountability, and collaboration between the U.S. government and defense industry. (4/9/25)
  • Amendment to Reciprocal Tariffs and Updated Duties as Applied to Low-Value Imports from the People's Republic of China: Amends previous tariff policies to increase duties on low-value imports from China, raising the ad valorem rate of duty from 30% to 90%, and escalating tariffs on certain Chinese goods from 34% to 84% in response to China's retaliatory tariffs. (4/8/25)
  • Strengthening the Reliability and Security of the United States Electric Grid: Aims to enhance the reliability and security of the United States electric grid by directing the Secretary of Energy and all other appropriate agency heads to streamline processes for emergency operations and ensure the use of all available power generation resources. (4/8/25)
  • Extending the TikTok Enforcement Delay: Extends the enforcement delay of Executive Order 14166 of January 20, 2025 (Application of Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act to TikTok) until June 19, 2025, preventing the Department of Justice from taking any enforcement actions or imposing penalties against TikTok during this period. (4/8/25)
  • Review of Proposed United States Steel Corporation Acquisition: Directs the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) to conduct a review of the proposed acquisition of United States Steel Corporation by Nippon Steel Corporation to assess potential national security risks. (4/7/25)
  • Further Amendment to Duties Addressing the Synthetic Opioid Supply Chain in the People's Republic of China as Applied to Low-Value Imports: Amends previous executive orders to impose additional duties on low-value imports from the People's Republic of China (PRC) and Hong Kong, aiming to curb the influx of synthetic opioids into the United States. Effective May 2, 2025, duty-free de minimis treatment for such imports is eliminated, requiring all applicable duties to be paid. (4/3/25)
  • Regulating Imports with a Reciprocal Tariff to Rectify Trade Practices That Contribute to Large and Persistent Annual United States Goods Trade Deficits: Imposes reciprocal tariffs on most imports from trading partners starting April 9, 2025 to address practices that contribute to large and persistent annual U.S. goods trade deficits, aiming to protect national security and the economy. It declares a national emergency due to the threat posed by non-reciprocal trade practices and structural imbalances in the global trading system. (4/3/25)
  • Addressing Risks From WilmerHale: Directs the suspension of security clearances and access to government facilities for Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP pending a review by relevant agencies based on allegations by the White House that the firm has and is, among other things, engaging in partisan representations, supporting discriminatory practices, obstructing efforts to prevent illegal activities, and degrading the quality of American elections. (3/27/25)
  • Exclusions From Federal Labor-Management Relations Programs: Excludes certain federal agencies and subdivisions primarily involved in intelligence, counterintelligence, investigative, or national security work from the application of Chapter 71 of title 5 and Subchapter X of Chapter 52 of title 22, United States Code, in a purported effort to enhance national security. (3/27/25)
  • Adjusting Imports of Automobiles and Automobile Parts into the United States: Imposes a 25% tariff on both finished cars and car parts that are imported into the United States starting April 3, 2025 in an effort to protect national security and support the domestic automotive industry. (3/26/25)
  • Addressing Risks from Jenner & Block: Directs the suspension of security clearances and government contracts for Jenner & Block LLP pending a review by relevant agencies, due to, among other things, alleged engagement in “partisan lawfare” and abuse of its pro bono practice, which the Administration, in this Executive Order, has deemed detrimental to national security and public safety. (3/25/25) 
  • 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, effective on or after April 2, 2025 in response to actions and policies of the regime of Nicolás Maduro posing an unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security and foreign policy of the United States, particularly as it relates to the activities of Tren de Aragua. (3/24/25)
  • Preventing Abuses of the Legal System and the Federal Court: Mandates federal agencies to enforce accountability measures against legal professionals and law firms engaging in unethical conduct, particularly in cases affecting national security, public safety, and election integrity. (3/22/25)
  • Rescinding Security Clearances and Access to Classified Information From Specified Individuals: Directs the revocation of security clearances and access to classified information for certain individuals, citing national security concerns. (3/22/25)
  • Addressing Remedial Action by Paul Weiss: Revokes Executive Order 14237 of March 14, 2025 (Addressing Risks from Paul Weiss) as Paul Weiss has agreed to a number of policy changes, including adopting political neutrality with respect to client selection and attorney hiring; taking on a wide range of pro bono matters representing the full political spectrum; committing to merit-based hiring, promotion, and retention, instead of “diversity, equity, and inclusion” policies; dedicating the equivalent of $40 million in pro bono legal services during this presidential term to support causes including assisting US veterans, fairness in the justice system, and combating antisemitism; and other similar initiatives. (3/21/25)
  • Immediate Measures to Increase American Mineral Production: Aims to boost American mineral production, streamline permitting processes, and enhance national security by reducing reliance on foreign minerals. (3/20/25)
  • Achieving Efficiency Through State and Local Preparedness: Emphasizes the importance of enhancing national resilience and preparedness through smart infrastructure choices and risk-informed decisions as well as calls for the federal government to streamline its preparedness operations; update relevant policies to reduce complexity and better protect and serve Americans; and enable state and local governments to better understand, plan for, and ultimately address the needs of their citizens as it relates to both to global and dynamic threats and hazards.  (3/19/25) 
  • Invocation of the Alien Enemies Act Regarding the Invasion of The United States by Tren De Aragua: Declares a national emergency due to the infiltration of the United States by the Tren de Aragua, a designated Foreign Terrorist Organization, and mandates the expedited removal of its members from the country. (3/15/25)
  • Addressing Risks from Paul Weiss: Targets the law firm Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP by suspending security clearances for its attorneys and directing federal agencies to terminate contracts with the firm due to alleged unethical practices and discrimination. (3/14/25)
  • Additional Recissions of Harmful Executive Orders and Actions: Revokes an additional 18 executive actions from the Biden administration not covered in Executive Order 14148 of January 20, 2025 (Initial Rescissions of Harmful Executive Orders and Actions), to restore common sense to the federal government and unleash the potential of American citizens. (3/14/25)
  • Restoring Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Revises the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program to exclude organizations engaged in activities deemed illegal, such as aiding illegal immigration, supporting terrorism, and child abuse, which includes “including the chemical and surgical castration or mutilation of children or the trafficking of children to so-called transgender sanctuary States for purposes of emancipation from their lawful parents,” from eligibility for loan forgiveness. (3/7/25)
  • Amendment to Duties to Address the Flow of Illicit Drugs Across Our Northern Border: Amends tariffs on Canadian goods to exempt certain imports and reduce the duty on potash, aiming to prevent disruptions in the automotive manufacturing industry. (3/6/25)
  • Amendment to Duties to Address the Flow of Illicit Drugs Across Our Southern Border: Amends tariffs on Mexican goods to exempt certain imports and reduce the duty on potash, aiming to prevent disruptions in the automotive manufacturing industry. (3/6/25)
  • Addressing Risks from Perkins Coie LLP: Directs the suspension of security clearances and termination of federal contracts with Perkins Coie LLP, citing national security concerns and discriminatory practices related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Racial Discrimination: The EEOC shall review the practices of industry-leading law firms for consistency with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 for discrimination.  The Attorney General, Chair of the EEOC (in consultation with State Attorneys General) shall investigate the practices of large law firms who do business with Federal entities for compliance with race-based and sex-based non-discrimination laws and take any additional actions the Attorney General deems appropriate. (3/6/25)
  • Further Amendment to Duties Addressing the Synthetic Opioid Supply Chain in the People's Republic of China: Amends section 2(a) of Executive Order 14195, increasing the ad valorem duty rate on goods imported from the People's Republic of China from 10 percent to 20 percent, resulting in a total duty of 45 percent. (3/3/25)
  • Amendment to Duties to Address the Situation at our Southern Border: Amends previous orders to remove duty-free de minimis treatment for certain covered articles upon notification by the Secretary of Commerce that systems are in place to process and collect tariff revenue. (3/1/25)
  • Amendment to Duties to Address the Flow of Illicit Drugs across our Northern Border: Amends previous orders to remove duty-free de minimis treatment for certain covered articles upon notification by the Secretary of Commerce that systems are in place to process and collect tariff revenue. (3/1/25)
  • Addressing the Threat to National Security from Imports of Timber, Lumber: Directs the Secretary of Commerce to investigate the national security impact of timber, lumber, and derivative product imports, and to recommend actions such as tariffs, export controls, or incentives to boost domestic production and strengthen the supply chain. (3/1/25)
  • Addressing the Threat to National Security from Imports of Copper: Directs the Secretary of Commerce to investigate the national security implications of copper imports and recommend measures, including tariffs or quotas, to mitigate any identified threats. (2/25/25)
  • America First Investment Policy: Reconfirms the United States’ longstanding commitment to open investment to encourage domestic development of key advanced technologies, and takes steps to streamline investments by trusted allies and partners (including establishing a fast-track process); and directs federal departments and agencies to consider new and expanded restrictions on inbound and outbound investment involving adversary nations, particularly China. (2/21/25)
  • Ensuring Lawful Governance and Implementing the President's "Department of Government Efficiency" Regulatory Initiative: Directs agency heads to review and identify regulations that are unconstitutional, unlawful, or overly burdensome, and to develop a Unified Regulatory Agenda to rescind or modify such regulations, while exempting certain national security and executive management functions. (2/19/25)
  • Reciprocal Trade and Tariffs: Aims to reduce the US trade deficit by implementing reciprocal tariffs and addressing unfair trade practices by foreign trading partners. (2/13/25)
  • Adjusting Imports of Aluminum into The United States: Increases tariffs on aluminum imports to 25% ad valorem, eliminating previous exemptions and quotas, to protect national security. (2/11/25)
  • Adjusting Imports of Steel into the United States: Imposes a 25% tariff on steel imports from most major foreign trade partners to protect national security and support the domestic steel industry. (2/10/25)
  • Pausing Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Enforcement to Further American Economic and National Security: Initiates the review and potential revision of current Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) investigations and enforcement guidelines for a period of 180 days. During this time, there will be no initiation of new FCPA investigations and enforcement actions and calls for the Attorney General to review existing cases as well as issue new FCPA guidance and policies as appropriate. (2/10/25)
  • Protecting Second Amendment Rights: Directs the Attorney General to review and propose actions to ensure that all federal regulations and policies from January 2021 to January 2025 do not infringe upon the Second Amendment rights of American citizens. (2/7/25) 
  • Addressing Egregious Actions of the Republic of South Africa: Halts all US aid to South Africa and prioritizes the resettlement of Afrikaner refugees in response to South Africa's Expropriation Act and other discriminatory policies. (2/7/25)
  • Imposing Sanctions on the International Criminal Court: Imposes sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC) in response to its investigations targeting US and Israeli personnel, citing the ICC's lack of jurisdiction over these nations. (2/6/25)
  • Withdrawing the United States from and Ending Funding to Certain United Nations Organizations and Reviewing United States Support to All International Organizations: Directs the United States to withdraw from and cease funding to certain United Nations organizations, including the UN Human Rights Council and UNESCO, while reviewing support to all international organizations. (2/4/25)
  • National Security Presidential Memorandum/NSPM-2: Establishes US policy to deny Iran nuclear weapons and intercontinental ballistic missiles, to neutralize Iran’s network and campaign of regional aggression, deny IRGC and its surrogates access to the resources that sustain its destabilizing activities and counter Iran’s aggressive development of missiles and other asymmetric and conventional weapons capabilities. (2/4/25)
  • Progress on the Situation at Our Northern Border: Addresses ongoing negotiations with Canada by pausing the implementation of additional tariffs on Canadian goods until March 4, 2025 to assess the effectiveness of Canada's proposed measures against illegal migration and drug trafficking. (2/3/25)

  • Progress on the Situation at Our Southern Border: Addresses ongoing negotiations with Mexico by pausing the implementation of additional tariffs on Mexican goods until March 4, 2025 to assess the effectiveness of Mexico's efforts in combatting illegal migration and drug trafficking. (2/3/25)

  • Imposing Duties to Address the Flow of Illicit Drugs Across Our Northern Border: Imposes a 25% ad valorem rate of duty on imports and a 10% ad valorem rate of duty on energy and energy resources from Canada starting Feb. 4, 2025 to combat the flow of illicit drugs, particularly synthetic opioids, by targeting the supply chains and holding Canada accountable for its role in the production and distribution of these substances. (2/1/25)

  • Imposing Duties to Address the Synthetic Opioid Supply Chain in the People's Republic of China: Imposes a 10% ad valorem rate of duty on imports from China starting Feb. 4, 2025 to combat the synthetic opioid crisis by targeting the supply chain of fentanyl and related chemicals, holding China accountable for its role in the production and distribution of these substances. (2/1/25)
  • Imposing Duties to Address the Situation at Our Southern Border: Imposes a 25% ad valorem rate of duty on goods imported from Mexico starting Feb. 4. 2025 to address the national emergency at the southern border, aiming to curb illegal immigration and the influx of illicit drugs by holding Mexico accountable for its role in these issues. (2/1/25)

  • Immediate Assessment of Aviation Safety: Mandates an immediate review of aviation safety protocols and hiring practices within the FAA, following a fatal collision between a commercial aircraft and a military helicopter, to ensure merit-based recruitment and uncompromised safety standards. (1/30/25)

  • Expanding Educational Freedom and Opportunity for Families: Aims to expand educational freedom and opportunities for families by increasing access to various educational options, including charter schools, private schools, and homeschooling, including for low-income working families and families of military personnel. (1/29/25)

  • Prioritizing Military Excellence and Readiness: Directs that transgender individuals may not serve in the US military. Revokes Executive Order 14004 of January 25, 2021 (Enabling All Qualified Americans to Serve Their Country in Uniform). (1/27/25)*

  • Restoring America's Fighting Force: Introduces policy that the Department of Defense, the Department of Homeland Security with regard to the United States Coast Guard (USCG), and every element of the Armed Forces should operate free from any preference based on race or sex. (1/27/25)

  • Reinstating Service Members Discharged Under the Military's COVID-19 Vaccination Mandate: Directs the Secretary of Defense and/or Secretary of Homeland Security to make reinstatement available to all members of the military (active and reserve) who were discharged solely for refusal to receive the COVID-19 vaccine and who request to be reinstated at their former rank with full back pay, benefits, bonus payments, or compensation, and/or to allow any service members who provide a written and sworn attestation that they voluntarily left the service or allowed their service to lapse according to appropriate procedures, rather than be vaccinated under the vaccine mandate, to return to service with no impact on their service status, rank, or pay. (1/27/25)

  • The Iron Dome for America: Orders the Secretary of Defense to submit a reference architecture, capabilities-based requirements, and an implementation plan for the next-generation missile defense shield within 60 days of the issuance of the order. (1/27/25)

  • America First Trade Policy: Mandates reports covering tariffs, trade deficits, currency valuation, unfair trade practices, and national security considerations. (1/20/25)

  • Application of Protecting Americans From Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act to Tiktok: Delays enforcement of the TikTok ban for 75 days, allowing time to determine next steps. (1/20/25)

  • Clarifying the Military’s Role in Protecting the Territorial Integrity of the United States: Revises the Unified Command Plan to assign USNORTHCOM the task of sealing US borders against unlawful migration, narcotics trafficking, and other criminal activities. (1/20/25)

  • Declaring a National Emergency at the Southern Border of the United States: Deploys Armed Forces to support the Department of Homeland Security’s border control efforts. (1/20/25)

  • Ending the Weaponization of the Federal Government: Initiates a review of past actions by intelligence, justice, and regulatory agencies to address the perceived weaponization of federal powers. (1/20/25)

  • Designating Cartels and Other Organizations as Foreign Terrorist Organizations and Specially Designated Global Terrorists: Declares a national emergency regarding cartel activity and prepares for invoking the Alien Enemies Act. (1/20/25)

  • Holding Former Government Officials Accountable for Election Interference and Improper Disclosure of Sensitive Governmental Information: Revokes security clearances of former intelligence officials regarding the 2020 Hunter Biden laptop discovery. (1/20/25)

  • Organization of the National Security Council and Subcommittees: Outlines the structure, decision-making, and implementation for national security policy. (1/20/25)

  • Protecting the United States From Foreign Terrorists and Other National Security and Public Safety Threats: Increases vetting for visa applicants and individuals already in the US, reviewing actions of recent entrants. (1/20/25)

  • Securing Our Borders: Directs construction of a physical barrier at the US southern border and enforces immigration laws. (1/20/25)*

  • Withdrawing the United States from the World Health Organization: Directs the US to withdraw from WHO and reassigns global health activities to new partners. (1/20/25)

  • Initial Rescissions of Harmful Executive Orders and Actions: Revokes 78 previous policies related to racial equity, COVID-19, environmental protection, and anti-discrimination measures, aiming to adjust these areas in line with the current administration's priorities.(1/20/25)

To learn more please visit www.whitehouse.gov

Last updated 4/6/2026

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