Defense Directives
Withdrawing the United States from and Ending Funding to Certain United Nations Organizations and Reviewing United States Support to All International Organizations
This presidential order directs the United States to withdraw from the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC), cease funding for the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), and conduct a comprehensive review of US involvement in all international organizations.
The order cites concerns about these organizations acting against US interests, promoting anti-Semitism, and harboring terrorist elements.
The Secretary of State will lead reviews of UNESCO membership and funding for international organizations, with recommendations for further withdrawals to be submitted to the President within 180 days.
This presidential memorandum directs multiple US agencies to implement a comprehensive strategy of maximum pressure against Iran.
The strategy aims to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, neutralize its regional aggression, disrupt its support for terrorist groups, and counter its development of weapons capabilities.
It involves imposing and enhancing sanctions, isolating Iran diplomatically, and pursuing legal action against Iranian entities and individuals involved in terrorism and sanctions evasion.
Progress on the Situation at Our Northern Border
On February 1, 2025, the President imposed tariffs on Canadian goods due to concerns about drug and human trafficking.
This order pauses those tariffs until March 4, 2025, to assess Canada's response to the crisis.
The pause allows for further evaluation of Canada's actions to mitigate the issues affecting the US border, and the tariffs will be reinstated if the situation worsens or insufficient action is taken.
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.