Defense Directives
Progress on the Situation at Our Southern Border
This presidential order pauses previously imposed tariffs on Mexican goods.
The pause allows for assessment of Mexico's response to the illegal immigration and drug trafficking crisis at the US-Mexico border.
If Mexico's actions are deemed insufficient, the tariffs will be reinstated.
The order cites the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, the National Emergencies Act, and sections of the Trade Act of 1974 and Title 3 of the US Code as legal basis.
Imposing Duties to Address the Flow of Illicit Drugs Across Our National Border
President Trump issued an executive order imposing a 25% ad valorem tariff on most Canadian goods and a 10% tariff on energy resources, citing Canada's failure to adequately address the influx of illicit drugs, particularly fentanyl, across the US-Canada border.
This action is framed as a national emergency response to a public health crisis and a threat to national security.
The order includes provisions for potential tariff escalation if Canada retaliates and requires regular reporting to Congress.
The tariffs will be removed upon the President's determination that Canada has taken sufficient action.
Imposing Duties to Address the Synthetic Opioid Supply Chain in the People’s Republic of China
President Donald J. Trump issued an executive order imposing a 10% ad valorem tariff on goods from China to address the national emergency caused by the influx of synthetic opioids.
The order cites China's failure to curb the flow of precursor chemicals and the activities of Chinese criminal organizations involved in the opioid trade.
The tariffs will be removed upon the President's determination that China has taken sufficient action to alleviate the crisis.
The order also directs various government agencies to coordinate efforts to monitor the situation and potentially recommend further actions.
Imposing Duties to Address the Situation at Our Southern Border
President Donald J. Trump issued an executive order imposing a 25% ad valorem tariff on all goods imported from Mexico, citing a national emergency due to the influx of illegal immigrants and drugs.
The order declares that Mexico's failure to sufficiently combat drug trafficking and human smuggling poses an unusual and extraordinary threat to US national security, foreign policy, and economy.
The tariffs are intended to pressure the Mexican government into increased cooperation and will be removed upon a determination that sufficient action has been taken to alleviate the crisis.
The order also details reporting requirements to Congress and specifies that the tariffs are in addition to any existing duties on Mexican imports.
In response to a deadly plane crash, the President mandates a comprehensive review of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) hiring and safety procedures from the past four years.
The order directly attributes the accident to alleged policy decisions from previous administrations that prioritized diversity initiatives over merit-based hiring.
The review will identify and correct any shortcomings in safety standards and personnel qualifications, aiming to restore public confidence in air travel.
Expanding Migrant Operations Center at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay to Full Capacity
This Presidential Memorandum directs the Secretaries of Defense and Homeland Security to fully utilize the Migrant Operations Center at Guantanamo Bay for detaining high-priority criminal aliens.
The stated goal is to curb illegal immigration, disrupt criminal cartels, and reinforce national sovereignty.
The memorandum clarifies that it does not create any legally enforceable rights.
Celebrating America’s 250th Birthday
This presidential order establishes the White House Task Force on Celebrating America's 250th Birthday to plan the 2026 anniversary celebration.
It also reinstates previous executive orders focused on protecting American monuments and building a National Garden of American Heroes, expanding the latter to include 250 historically significant figures.
The order details the task force's composition, responsibilities, and reporting requirements, while clarifying that it does not create new legal rights or benefits.
Reinstating Service Members Discharged Under the Military's COVID-19 Vaccination Mandate
This executive order directs the Secretaries of Defense and Homeland Security to reinstate military personnel discharged solely for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine. The order mandates full back pay, benefits, and restoration of rank for those reinstated.
It also allows service members who left voluntarily rather than face the mandate to return to service without penalty.
The order includes provisions for addressing any disciplinary actions under the Uniform Code of Military Justice and reporting requirements for the Secretaries.