Executive Actions Affecting International Trade

Addressing the Threat to National Security From Imports of Copper

An EO directing the Department of Commerce to investigate, under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act, the national security implications of copper imports. A fact sheet on the EO can be found on the White House website.

America First Investment Policy

A National Security Presidential Memorandum (NSPM) establishing the administration’s policy objective of restricting investments from foreign adversaries in strategic US sectors, including technology, critical infrastructure, healthcare, agriculture, energy and raw materials. The NSPM additionally establishes policies to facilitate increased foreign investment from allies and partners. A fact sheet on the memorandum can be found on the White House website.

Defending American Companies and Innovators From Overseas Extortion and Unfair Fines and Penalties

A memorandum providing that it is the policy of the Trump administration to impose tariffs and take other responsive actions to address digital service taxes (DSTs), regulations, practices and other policies of foreign governments that are discriminatory or burdensome against US companies, including those that could require a US company to jeopardize its intellectual property (IP). The memorandum itself does not impose any tariffs but directs seven agency actions to review and report remedial actions to address the various practices. A fact sheet on the memorandum can be found on the White House website.

Reciprocal Trade and Tariffs

A memorandum directing relevant agency and department heads to investigate the harm of any non-reciprocal trade arrangements adopted by US trading partners and submit a report to the President outlining proposed remedies to achieve reciprocal trade relations with each partner. A fact sheet on the memorandum can be found on the White House website.

Adjusting Imports of Steel Into the United States

A proclamation imposing a 25% tariff on steel imports from all countries, effective March 12, 2025. A fact sheet on the proclamation can be found on the White House website.

Adjusting Imports of Aluminum Into the United States

A proclamation imposing a 25% tariff on aluminum imports from all countries, effective March 12, 2025. A fact sheet on the proclamation can be found on the White House website.

Imposing Sanctions on the International Criminal Court

An EO declaring a national emergency in response to actions by the International Criminal Court (ICC) aimed at investigating, arresting, detaining or prosecuting US citizens, lawful residents, and nationals of US allies. The EO imposes various sanctions on individuals associated with the ICC, among other measures.

Amendment to Duties Addressing the Synthetic Opioid Supply Chain in the People’s Republic of China

An EO clarifying the availability of de minimis treatment with respect to the tariffs imposed by the EO titled “Imposing Duties to Address the Synthetic Opioid Supply Chain in the People’s Republic of China,” issued on February 1, 2025.

Progress on the Situation at Our Northern Border

An EO extending the effective date of tariffs on Canadian imports, as established in the EO titled “Imposing Duties to Address the Flow of Illicit Drugs Across Our Northern Border,” until March 4, 2025.

Progress on the Situation at Our Southern Border

An EO extending the effective date of the 25% tariffs on Mexican imports, as established in the EO titled “Imposing Duties to Address the Situation at Our Southern Border,” until March 4, 2025.

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

An EO declaring a national emergency with respect to illicit drug flows entering the US through Canada and placing a 25% tariff on all Canadian imports, with the exception of energy imports, which will be subject to a lesser 10% tariff. The tariffs are effective February 4, 2025. A fact sheet on the EO can be found on the White House website.

Note: The effective date for these tariffs has been extended to March 4, 2025, by the EO titled “Progress on the Situation at Our Northern Border,” issued on February 3, 2025.

Imposing Duties to Address the Synthetic Opioid Supply Chain in the People’s Republic of China

An EO declaring a national emergency with respect to illicit drug flows entering the US through China and placing a 10% tariff on all Chinese imports, effective February 4, 2025. A fact sheet on the EO can be found on the White House website.

Imposing Duties to Address the Situation at Our Southern Border

An EO declaring a national emergency with respect to illicit drug flows and criminals entering the US through Mexico and placing a 25% tariff on all Mexican imports, effective February 4, 2025. A fact sheet on the EO can be found on the White House website.

Note: The effective date for these tariffs has been extended to March 4, 2025, by the EO titled “Progress on the Situation at Our Southern Border,” issued on February 3, 2025.

America First Trade Policy

A memorandum directing a review of various trade policy issues, including large and persistent trade deficits, currency manipulation, the US-Mexico-Canada-Agreement (USMCA), China’s implementation of the 2020 Phase One agreement, legislative proposals regarding China’s Permanent Normal Trade Relations status, unlawful migration and fentanyl flows and other issues. The memorandum does not impose any new tariffs.