Ending Certain Tariff Actions
This presidential action terminates the additional *ad valorem* duties imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) via nine specific prior Executive Orders that addressed perceived national emergencies related to illicit drug flows across U.S. borders, specific trade deficits, and perceived threats from China, Venezuela, Brazil, the Russian Federation, Cuba, and Iran.
The order directs executive agencies to immediately cease the collection of these specific tariffs as soon as practicable, while explicitly stating that the underlying national emergencies declared in those original orders remain in effect, and other non-tariff actions are unaffected.
Arguments For
Reversing previous trade restrictions based on a reassessment of recent international and domestic events, potentially aiming to stabilize or adjust specific trade relationships.
Streamlining trade policy by eliminating specific tariffs imposed under the authority of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) that are no longer deemed necessary or effective.
Maintaining the legal basis (national emergencies) declared in the original orders while selectively revoking the tariff-imposing actions, allowing for retention of non-tariff measures.
Providing immediate relief to affected industries and trading partners by halting the collection of specific duties, which could improve supply chain stability and reduce consumer costs.
Arguments Against
Undercutting the stated national security, foreign policy, or economic justifications that led to the original imposition of the tariffs against numerous listed countries.
Creating uncertainty in international trade relations by abruptly terminating duties based on vague references to "recent events," potentially signaling inconsistency in U.S. trade enforcement posture.
Risk of unintended consequences if the underlying threats (e.g., illicit drug flows, large trade deficits, or antagonistic foreign government actions) cited in the original orders persist without corresponding tariff relief.
Requiring immediate administrative effort across multiple agencies (Commerce, Homeland Security, USTR, CBP) to swiftly implement the termination and determine necessary Harmonized Tariff Schedule modifications.
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) (IEEPA), the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.), section 604 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended (19 U.S.C. 2483), and section 301 of title 3, United States Code, it is hereby ordered:
The President invokes constitutional authority and specific federal laws, primarily the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), to issue the order.
IEEPA grants the President broad power to manage international economic transactions during declared national emergencies.
This section establishes the legal foundation for the actions being taken in the document.
Section 1. Background. In Executive Order 14193 of February 1, 2025 (Imposing Duties To Address the Flow of Illicit Drugs Across Our Northern Border), as amended; Executive Order 14194 of February 1, 2025 (Imposing Duties To Address the Situation at Our Southern Border), as amended; Executive Order 14195 of February 1, 2025 (Imposing Duties To Address the Synthetic Opioid Supply Chain in the People’s Republic of China), as amended; Executive Order 14245 of March 24, 2025 (Imposing Tariffs on Countries Importing Venezuelan Oil); Executive Order 14257 of April 2, 2025 (Regulating Imports With a Reciprocal Tariff To Rectify Trade Practices That Contribute to Large and Persistent United States Goods Trade Deficits), as amended; Executive Order 14323 of July 30, 2025 (Addressing Threats to the United States by the Government of Brazil), as amended; Executive Order 14329 of August 6, 2025 (Addressing Threats to the United States by the Government of the Russian Federation), as amended; Executive Order 14380 of January 29, 2026 (Addressing Threats to the United States by the Government of Cuba); and Executive Order 14382 of February 6, 2026 (Addressing Threats to the United States by the Government of Iran), I declared or described national emergencies with respect to unusual and extraordinary threats to the national security, foreign policy, or economy of the United States and took actions to deal with those threats, including by imposing, pursuant to IEEPA, additional ad valorem duties on certain imports of certain foreign trading partners.
This section provides the historical context by listing nine previous Executive Orders.
These prior directives declared national emergencies concerning topics like border drug flow, trade deficits, and threats posed by China, Iran, Russia, and others.
The President used these declarations to impose additional percentage-based tariffs (ad valorem duties) on imports from these trading partners under the authority of IEEPA.
In light of recent events, the additional ad valorem duties imposed pursuant to IEEPA in Executive Order 14193, as amended; Executive Order 14194, as amended; Executive Order 14195, as amended; Executive Order 14245; Executive Order 14257, as amended; Executive Order 14323, as amended; Executive Order 14329, as amended; Executive Order 14380; and Executive Order 14382 shall no longer be in effect and, as soon as practicable, shall no longer be collected. All other actions, including any other action taken to address the national emergencies declared or described in Executive Order 14193, Executive Order 14194, Executive Order 14195, Executive Order 14245, Executive Order 14257, Executive Order 14323, Executive Order 14329, Executive Order 14380, and Executive Order 14382, that do not impose additional ad valorem duties under IEEPA or involve steps necessary to implement the imposition of additional ad valorem duties imposed under IEEPA shall not be affected by this order. The national emergencies declared or described in Executive Order 14193, Executive Order 14194, Executive Order 14195, Executive Order 14245, Executive Order 14257, Executive Order 14323, Executive Order 14329, Executive Order 14380, and Executive Order 14382 or subsequent orders remain in effect and shall not be affected by this order.
Due to recent developments, the specific ad valorem duties imposed under IEEPA by the listed orders will end, and their collection must stop as soon as possible.
Importantly, this order only revokes the IEEPA tariff actions; any other measures taken under those original emergency declarations that do not involve these specific tariffs remain in place.
Furthermore, the underlying national emergencies themselves are explicitly declared to remain active.
Sec. 2. Implementation. (a) To effectuate the terminations of the actions described in section 1 of this order, the head of each executive department and agency (agency) is authorized to and shall take all appropriate steps to end the additional ad valorem duties imposed under IEEPA in Executive Order 14193, as amended; Executive Order 14194, as amended; Executive Order 14195, as amended; Executive Order 14245; Executive Order 14257, as amended; Executive Order 14323, as amended; Executive Order 14329, as amended; Executive Order 14380; and Executive Order 14382. The head of each agency shall immediately begin taking steps to effectuate this order and, as soon as practicable, terminate the collection of the additional ad valorem duties described in section 1 of this order. The head of each agency may, consistent with applicable law, including section 301 of title 3, United States Code, redelegate the authority to take such appropriate steps within the agency.
This subsection mandates that the heads of all executive departments and agencies must immediately initiate action to terminate the specified IEEPA duties.
Agencies have the authority to delegate the responsibility for carrying out these termination steps internally, provided they follow relevant laws, including that governing presidential delegation of authority.
(b) The Secretary of Commerce, the Secretary of Homeland Security, and the United States Trade Representative, as appropriate and in consultation with the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the Chair of the United States International Trade Commission, and any other senior official they deem appropriate, shall determine whether modifications to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States are necessary to effectuate this order and may make such modifications through notice in the Federal Register.
The Secretaries of Commerce and Homeland Security, along with the U.S. Trade Representative, must consult with key officials, including the heads of Customs and Border Protection and the International Trade Commission.
Their joint responsibility is to determine if changes to the official list of U.S. tariffs (the Harmonized Tariff Schedule) are required to implement this order successfully.
They can implement these necessary changes by publishing a notice in the Federal Register.
(c) The Executive Order of February 20, 2026 (Continuing the Suspension of Duty-Free De Minimis Treatment for All Countries), and the Proclamation of February 20, 2026 (Imposing a Temporary Import Surcharge to Address Fundamental International Payments Problems), are unaffected by this order.
This clause specifies that two other actions—an Executive Order suspending duty-free treatment for small shipments and a Proclamation imposing a temporary import surcharge—issued on the same date remain operative. This order only addresses the specific tariffs mentioned in Section 1.
(d) This order affects only the additional ad valorem duties imposed under IEEPA pursuant to the Executive Orders described in section 1 of this order. This order does not affect any other duties, including duties imposed under section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, as amended, 19 U.S.C. 1862, and section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended, 19 U.S.C. 2411.
This subsection provides a clear limitation on the scope of the action.
It confirms the revocation applies exclusively to the IEEPA-based ad valorem duties mentioned earlier.
It specifically excludes other types of existing duties, such as those imposed under Section 232 (often related to national security justifications for steel/aluminum tariffs) or Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 (often used concerning unfair trade practices by specific countries).
Sec. 3. General Provisions. (a) Nothing in this order shall be construed to impair or otherwise affect:
(i) the authority granted by law to an executive department or agency, or the head thereof; or
(ii) the functions of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget relating to budgetary, administrative, or legislative proposals.
This section contains standard legal language for executive orders.
It ensures that the directive does not undermine the existing legal authority of executive departments, agencies, or their leadership.
Additionally, it clarifies that the action does not interfere with the budgetary, administrative, or legislative proposal duties of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).
(b) This order shall be implemented consistent with applicable law and subject to the availability of appropriations.
The implementation of this order must adhere to all existing laws and depends on whether the necessary funding has been legally appropriated for the required administrative actions.
(c) This order is not intended to, and does not, create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person.
This clause serves as a disclaimer stating that the order does not create new legal rights or benefits that any private party can use to sue the U.S. government, its agencies, or its personnel in court, whether based on substantive law or court procedure.
(d) The costs for publication of this order shall be borne by the Department of Homeland Security.
The Department of Homeland Security is financially responsible for covering the expenses associated with officially publishing this presidential directive.
DONALD J. TRUMP
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