Directives Published February 2026

Summary

• 21st Feb 26 * The President imposed a temporary 10 percent ad valorem import surcharge for 150 days, effective February 24, 2026, citing a serious U.S. balance-of-payments deficit and outlining specific product exemptions. View
• 21st Feb 26 * The President revised Executive Order 14324 to continue suspending duty-free *de minimis* treatment for imports, establishing new duty collection procedures for international postal shipments. View
• 21st Feb 26 * The administration terminated specific additional *ad valorem* duties imposed under IEEPA via nine prior Executive Orders related to border security, trade imbalances, and actions concerning several foreign nations. View
• 18th Feb 26 * The President delegated authority under the Defense Production Act to the Secretary of Agriculture to ensure an adequate domestic supply of elemental phosphorus and glyphosate-based herbicides by prioritizing contracts and allocating resources. View
• 17th Feb 26 * Designated February 16, 2026, as a reserved holiday commemorating President George Washington’s Birthday, citing his foundational role in American liberty and the 250th anniversary of independence. View
• 11th Feb 26 * The President formally transmitted several governmental nominations, including U.S. Attorneys, Assistant Secretaries, Ambassadors, and Agency Commissioners, to the Senate for consideration and confirmation. View
• 11th Feb 26 * The Department of War was directed to secure long-term Power Purchase Agreements with coal power generation facilities to guarantee continuous energy supply for military installations and defense industrial bases. View
• 6th Feb 26 * The President terminated the 25 percent additional *ad valorem* duty imposed on products of India that was implemented under Executive Order 14329, effective February 7, 2026. View
• 6th Feb 26 * Established the 'America First Arms Transfer Strategy' to link U.S. arms exports directly to domestic defense industrial capacity building and streamline foreign military sales processes. View
• 6th Feb 26 * Directed the Attorney General to provide DHS access to Department of Justice CHRI and authorized the Secretary of Homeland Security to exchange felony conviction records with trusted foreign allies for border security and immigration vetting. View
• 6th Feb 26 * The President authorized the imposition of additional duties on imports from countries purchasing goods or services from Iran, citing a continuing national emergency. View
• 6th Feb 26 * Revoked the prohibition on commercial fishing within the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument, directing its management to follow Proclamation 10049. View
• 6th Feb 26 * The President temporarily increased the Tariff-Rate Quota (TRQ) for lean beef trimmings by 80,000 metric tons for the 2026 calendar year, allocating the entire amount to Argentina to address high consumer beef prices stemming from domestic supply shortages. View
• 4th Feb 26 The President sent the nomination of Michael McDonald to the Senate to serve as Chairperson of the National Endowment for the Humanities. View
• 3rd Feb 26 * The President proclaimed February 2026 as National Black History Month, emphasizing the indispensable nature of Black American history to the overall American narrative. View