This Presidential Proclamation formally recognizes the Ratepayer Protection Pledge, dated March 4, 2026, which secures commitments from seven leading technology companies (hyperscalers and AI firms) to finance the full cost of new electricity generation resources and power delivery infrastructure required for their expanding data centers.

The core purpose of the action is to safeguard American households from increased electricity costs resulting from the escalating energy demands of data centers and artificial intelligence development, while simultaneously bolstering U.S. economic and technological leadership by ensuring this infrastructure growth occurs domestically.

This document presents a list of nominations sent to the Senate by the President, specifically naming Kevin Warsh, of Florida, for reappointment as Chairman and as a Member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System for specific terms.

It serves as a public record of these high-level personnel actions originating from the White House.

This proclamation by President Donald J. Trump imposes a temporary 10 percent ad valorem import surcharge on articles entering the United States, effective February 24, 2026, for a period of 150 days.

The President finds that large and serious fundamental international payments problems exist, citing a substantial and growing balance-of-payments deficit, a negative balance on primary income, and a sharp decline in the net international-investment position relative to GDP. The surcharge is authorized under section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 as a necessary measure to stabilize the U.S. economy and national interests.

The proclamation details numerous exceptions to the surcharge based on specific economic needs, including critical minerals, energy products, certain essential agricultural goods, pharmaceuticals, and goods originating from Canada or Mexico under existing trade agreements.

The President issues an order to continue suspending the duty-free *de minimis* exemption under 19 U.S.C. 1321(a)(2)(C) for all shipments, including those entering through the international postal network.

This action revises Executive Order 14324 following notification that systems are in place to collect duties, ensuring that applicable duties related to prior national emergency declarations concerning trade imbalances and illicit trade continue to be assessed and collected by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) on imports otherwise exempt.

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.

This Presidential Action invokes the Defense Production Act to declare elemental phosphorus and glyphosate-based herbicides critical materials for national defense and food supply security, citing limited domestic production capacity and vulnerability to foreign reliance.

The action delegates authority to the Secretary of Agriculture, in consultation with the Secretary of War, to set nationwide priorities and allocate necessary materials, services, and facilities to ensure a continued and adequate domestic supply, specifically directing the Secretary to safeguard the corporate viability of domestic producers.

This Presidential Proclamation, issued on February 16, 2026, reserves the date to honor the life, service, and legacy of George Washington, the first President of the United States, particularly in the context of the Nation's 250th anniversary of independence.

The document details Washington's pivotal role in the Revolution, his defense of the rule of law (such as during the Whiskey Rebellion), his precedent-setting tenure as the first President, and his insistence that national virtue stems from faith in the Creator.

Ultimately, the action formally proclaims February 16, 2026, a reserved holiday to show gratitude for Washington's indelible contributions to American sovereignty and freedom.

This Presidential Action, issued on February 11, 2026, mandates that the Department of War (DOW), in coordination with the Department of Energy, must prioritize the preservation and strategic use of coal-based energy assets to ensure the electric grid supporting military installations and defense industry remains resilient and reliable.

Citing coal's proven ability to provide continuous baseload power, the action directs the DOW to procure power through long-term Power Purchase Agreements with coal-fired facilities, prioritizing those that enhance grid reliability, on-site fuel security, and mission assurance for defense capabilities, based on the policy that coal is essential for national and economic security during the declared national energy emergency.