Economy Directives
Modifying Duties to Address Threats to the United States by the Government of the Russian Federation
The President modifies existing national emergency trade restrictions imposed by Executive Order 14329 concerning Russia's actions against Ukraine. Based on newly received information and recommendations, the President determines that India has taken significant steps, including committing to cease importing Russian oil and agreeing to expanded defense cooperation, thus warranting the elimination of the 25 percent additional *ad valorem* duty previously placed on imports of articles of India.
This action becomes effective on February 7, 2026, and requires relevant agencies to coordinate modifications to the tariff schedule while establishing monitoring measures to ensure India does not resume Russian oil imports.
Establishing an America First Arms Transfer Strategy
This Presidential Action establishes an 'America First Arms Transfer Strategy' to leverage U.S. military equipment sales as a primary tool of foreign policy, explicitly linking arms exports to the expansion of domestic defense production capacity and technological superiority.
The order directs multiple federal agencies, including the Departments of War, State, and Commerce, to create implementation plans within strict deadlines, develop prioritized sales catalogs, streamline administrative processes like Third-Party Transfers, and enhance accountability through a new task force and public performance metrics.
Addressing Threats to the United States by the Government of Iran
The document is an Executive Order issued under the authority of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to address the continuing national emergency posed by the actions and policies of the Government of Iran.
It specifically institutes the authority to impose an additional ad valorem duty (a percentage tax) on imports coming from any foreign country that directly or indirectly purchases, imports, or acquires goods or services from Iran.
The order outlines specific roles for the Secretaries of Commerce and State in identifying non-compliant countries and recommending the applicable tariff rates, while affirming that existing sanctions related to Iran remain in place.
Ensuring Affordable Beef for the American Consumer
This proclamation, issued by the President on February 6, 2026, temporarily increases the in-quota quantity for certain beef imports, specifically lean beef trimmings, by 80,000 metric tons for the calendar year 2026.
The action is taken under Section 404 of the URAA to combat record-high ground beef prices resulting from a contracting domestic cattle herd, which was impacted by severe regional droughts, wildfire effects, and restrictions on Mexican calf imports.
The entire increased quota is specifically allocated to Argentina and will be administered in four quarterly, first-come, first-served tranches to restore supply and ensure affordable beef prices for American consumers.
Celebrating American Greatness with American Motor Racing
This Presidential Action establishes the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, an INDYCAR street race to be held in Washington, D.C., near the National Mall, in celebration of America's 250th birthday.
The directive mandates that the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Transportation quickly designate a suitable route, expedite all required permits and approvals—potentially classifying the event as a 'special event'—and coordinate road maintenance.
Furthermore, the Secretaries are tasked with facilitating appropriate aerial photography while ensuring government facility security, with all associated publication costs assigned to the Department of the Interior.
The President declared a national emergency, citing the Government of Cuba's alignment with hostile entities like Russia and Iran, hosting foreign intelligence facilities, supporting transnational terrorist groups, and perpetrating human rights abuses against its populace.
Based on this determination, which invokes the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), the order establishes a mechanism to impose additional *ad valorem* tariffs on goods imported from any foreign country that directly or indirectly sells or provides oil to Cuba, with implementation and monitoring delegated primarily to the Secretaries of Commerce and State.
This Presidential Action establishes the White House Great American Recovery Initiative (Initiative) to elevate and coordinate the national response to the addiction crisis, which affects 16.8 percent of the population and costs the United States hundreds of billions annually.
The Initiative will be co-chaired by the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Senior Advisor for Addiction Recovery, comprising numerous cabinet-level officials and agency heads.
Its goals include coordinating federal programs, increasing public awareness of addiction as a chronic disease, advising agencies on integrating prevention, treatment, and recovery support across various systems (healthcare, criminal justice, housing), and consulting with state and community partners to advance a national effort toward recovery.
National School Choice Week, 2026
This Presidential Proclamation designates January 25 through January 31, 2026, as National School Choice Week, asserting the principle that parents, not bureaucrats, have the right to determine their children's education.
The document outlines the administration's efforts to expand school choice, citing the signing of the 'One Big Beautiful Bill' to create a nationwide education tax credit program accessible to taxpayers supporting scholarship organizations and expanding 529 account use for K-12 education.
Furthermore, it details executive actions supporting state scholarship programs, directing the Secretary of Education to facilitate the closure of the Department of Education, and committing to replacing "Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion" agendas with merit-based instruction.