Foreign Policy Directives
Presidential Permit: Authorizing Enbridge Energy, Limited Partnership to Operate and Maintain Existing Pipeline Facilities at Pembina County, North Dakota, at the International Boundary Between the United States and Canada
The President issued a Presidential Permit authorizing Enbridge Energy, Limited Partnership, a subsidiary of a Canadian corporation, to operate and maintain its existing pipeline Border facilities in Pembina County, North Dakota, for the purpose of transporting crude oil and petroleum products between the United States and Canada.
This permit supersedes a previous 1994 permit and outlines nine specific conditions, including subjecting the facilities to federal, state, and local regulation, requiring the permittee to remain responsible for maintenance and indemnification, and reserving the President's right to take possession of the facilities for national security reasons.
Presidential Permit: Authorizing Enbridge Energy, Limited Partnership to Operate and Maintain Existing Pipeline Facilities at St. Clair County, Michigan, at the International Boundary Between the United States and Canada
The document issues a Presidential Permit, effective April 15, 2026, granting Enbridge Energy, Limited Partnership authority to operate and maintain existing cross-border pipeline facilities in St. Clair County, Michigan.
This permit specifies that the facilities transport crude oil and various petroleum products between the United States and Canada, superseding a 1991 permit.
The permit outlines several conditions, including adherence to all relevant federal and state laws, subjecting operations to inspection, mandating the permittee indemnify the United States against liability, and reserving the right for the President to take possession of the facilities for national security purposes.
Presidential Permit: Authorizing Enbridge Energy Company, INC. to Operate and Maintain Existing Pipeline Facilities at St. Clair County, Michigan, at the International Boundary Between the United States and Canada
This Presidential Permit grants Enbridge Energy Company, Inc., a Delaware-registered subsidiary of a Canadian corporation, the authority to operate and maintain its existing pipeline border facilities located between Port Huron and Marysville, Michigan, for the purpose of transporting crude oil and various petroleum products across the U.S.-Canada international boundary.
The permit supersedes a prior 1953 authorization and outlines several conditions, including adherence to all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, providing access for government inspection, requiring removal upon termination unless otherwise directed, and reserving the President's right to take possession of the facilities for national security purposes.
Presidential Permit: Authorizing Bakken Pipeline Company LP to Operate and Maintain Existing Pipeline Facilities at Burke County, North Dakota, at the International Boundary Between the United States and Canada
The President issued a Presidential Permit authorizing Bakken Pipeline Company LP, a subsidiary of the Canadian corporation Enbridge Inc., to operate and maintain its existing pipeline Border facilities located near Portal, North Dakota, for the purpose of transporting crude oil and petroleum products between the United States and Canada.
This new permit supersedes a previous permit issued in 1996 and outlines nine specific conditions, including continuous compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, mandatory United States government inspection rights, requirements for facility removal upon permit termination, and a clause allowing the President to take temporary possession of the facilities for national security reasons.
Presidential Permit: Authorizing Bakken Pipeline Company LP to Construct, Connect, Operate, and Maintain Pipeline Facilities at Burke County, North Dakota, at the International Boundary Between the United States and Canada
The President exercises executive authority to grant a Presidential Permit to Bakken Pipeline Company LP, a subsidiary of Canadian entity Enbridge Inc., authorizing the construction, connection, operation, and maintenance of specific pipeline border facilities near Portal, North Dakota, for transporting crude oil and petroleum products between the U.S. and Canada.
This authority is heavily conditioned, requiring compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, granting government access for inspection, mandating indemnification for environmental liabilities, and reserving the President's right to take temporary possession of the facilities for national security reasons.
Nominations Sent to the Senate
This document, titled 'Presidential Actions,' officially notifies the Senate of new nominations for various high-level federal positions, including Under Secretaries at the Treasury and Homeland Security, positions on regulatory boards like the NTSB and NLRB, U.S. Attorneys, and Ambassadors to foreign nations.
Additionally, the document records the withdrawal of a previously submitted nomination for the Ambassador to the Republic of El Salvador.
Adjusting Imports of Pharmaceuticals and Pharmaceutical Ingredients into the United States
This Presidential Proclamation directs adjustments to the importation of patented pharmaceuticals and associated active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) based on a finding that current import levels threaten national security by creating overreliance on foreign supply chains for critical medications.
The President imposes a 100% ad valorem tariff on these imports, while simultaneously offering reduced rates (20% or 0%) to companies that commit to or achieve onshoring of production and pricing agreements, and grants zero tariffs to certain specialized pharmaceutical categories.
The action also directs federal departments to pursue negotiation agreements to further secure domestic supply and requires monitoring of generic drug imports, though no immediate tariffs are placed on generics.
Greek Independence Day: A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy, 2026
This document is a Presidential Proclamation issued by Donald J. Trump declaring March 25, 2026, as Greek Independence Day: A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy.
The proclamation commemorates the 205th anniversary of Greek independence from despotism in 1821, drawing parallels between the ancient Greek ideal of self-government and the founding principles of the United States.
It further acknowledges the rich contributions of the Greek American community and reaffirms the strong alliance and shared democratic values between Greece and the U.S.