Foreign Policy Directives
Restoring Law and Order in the District of Columbia
President Trump issued a memorandum ordering the mobilization of the District of Columbia National Guard to address a perceived increase in violent crime in Washington, D.C. The memorandum cites specific instances of violent crime, including murders and assaults near the White House and other government buildings, as justification for the action.
The President directs the Secretary of Defense to mobilize the Guard and coordinate with state governors to deploy additional National Guard personnel, if required.
The memorandum states that the National Guard’s deployment will continue until law and order are restored.
Declaring a Crime Emergency in the District of Columbia
President Trump declared a crime emergency in Washington, D.C., citing alarmingly high rates of violent crime that endanger public servants, residents, and tourists and disrupt federal government operations.
The order authorizes the federal government to utilize the Metropolitan Police Department for federal purposes, under the Attorney General's oversight, to address this emergency.
The order also mandates regular updates to the president on the situation's status and any need for further action.
Improving Oversight of Federal Grantmaking
President Trump issued an executive order to improve oversight of federal grantmaking.
The order addresses concerns about misuse of taxpayer money by focusing on alignment of grants with national interests and improved agency accountability.
Specific actions include implementing rigorous review processes for funding opportunity announcements and discretionary grants, revising the Uniform Guidance to streamline application requirements and limit administrative costs, and providing for termination of grants not aligned with national interests.
This aims to prevent the funding of projects that promote certain ideologies, compromise public safety or waste taxpayer resources.
Addressing Threats to The United States by the Government of the Russian Federation
This presidential order addresses the ongoing national security threat from Russia's actions in Ukraine by imposing a 25 percent ad valorem duty on imports from India due to its indirect involvement in importing Russian oil.
The order cites evidence of Russia's continued harmful activities and establishes a framework for monitoring, amending these tariffs based on further information, including the potential for modification should India or Russia take mitigating steps.
Several cabinet members are given key roles for implementation and enforcement.
Establishing the White House Task Force on the 2028 Summer Olympics
President Donald J. Trump issued an executive order establishing the White House Task Force on the 2028 Summer Olympics.
The Task Force, chaired by the President and vice-chaired by the Vice President, will coordinate federal efforts to ensure the safety and security of the Games, including managing transportation, entry/exit processes, visa processing, and interagency cooperation with state and local partners.
The order outlines the task force's functions, membership, reporting structure and termination date, emphasizing a collaborative federal approach to support the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Amendment to Duties to Address the Flow of Illicit Drugs Across Our Northern Border
President Trump issued an executive order increasing tariffs on certain Canadian products from 25% to 35%.
This action, justified by Canada's perceived inaction on combating the flow of illicit drugs across their shared border and its retaliatory measures, aims to pressure the Canadian government into enhanced cooperation.
The order also introduces additional penalties for transshipment to circumvent the tariffs, mandates ongoing monitoring of the situation, and outlines provisions for further action if needed.
Further Modifying the Reciprocal Tariff Rates
President Donald J. Trump issued an order further modifying reciprocal tariff rates, adjusting duties on goods from various countries and territories.
The action builds upon Executive Order 14257, addressing the national security and economic threats stemming from large and persistent U.S. goods trade deficits.
The order modifies the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States(HTSUS), with adjustments based on progress in trade negotiations and security agreements with certain partners.
Specific tariff rates are provided in Annex I, with Annex II detailing further HTSUS modifications.
The order tasks multiple agencies with implementation, establishes penalties for transshipment to evade duties, and includes monitoring mechanisms to review the effectiveness of these actions and inform future presidential decisions.
Suspending Duty-Free De Minimis Treatment for All Countries
This Presidential action suspends duty-free de minimis treatment for all countries, except for some international postal shipments initially.
The measure aims to address national security threats posed by drug trafficking from Canada, Mexico, and China, and also to counter large and persistent imbalances in the U.S. goods trade deficit globally.
This suspension is justified under the authority of multiple acts including the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), and it is intended to strengthen related tariffs and other actions addressing these issues while requiring a new duty collection system for international postal shipments.