Trade Directives

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.

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.

Day of Celebration in Honor of the Life of Henry Clay, 2026

Published: Sat 11th Apr 26

This Presidential Proclamation, issued by Donald J. Trump on April 10, 2026, declares April 12, 2026, as a day of celebration to honor the life and enduring legacy of statesman Henry Clay on what would have been his 249th birthday.

The declaration recognizes Clay's pivotal role in shaping the Union through his promotion of the American System, which advocated for protective tariffs, a national financial structure, and internal improvements.

Furthermore, the President directs the White House Office of Administration to permanently redesignate Room 208 of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, the historic office of the Secretary of State, as the Henry Clay Room to commemorate his service.

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.

Strengthening Actions Taken to Adjust Imports of Aluminum, Steel, and Copper Into the United States

Published: Thu 2nd Apr 26

This Presidential Proclamation modifies and strengthens existing Section 232 tariff regimes on imports of aluminum, steel, and copper, building upon prior actions established in Proclamations 9704, 9705, and 10962.

The President determined that the tariffs are effectively strengthening domestic industries, but further adjustments are necessary to address identified national security threats more completely.

Key modifications include applying the additional *ad valorem* duties to the full customs value of imported articles and their derivatives, regardless of the percentage of metal content, while setting new specific tariff rates (50% or 25%) for certain articles and granting reduced rates for products sourced from the United Kingdom or made entirely from U.S. metals.

The proclamation also terminates prior inclusion processes for derivative articles, authorizing the Secretary of Commerce and the Trade Representative to jointly determine future inclusions.

National Agriculture Day, 2026

Published: Tue 24th Mar 26

This Presidential Proclamation officially designates March 24, 2026, as National Agriculture Day, using the occasion to praise the 250-year history of American farmers and growers for their hard work, stewardship, and economic contributions.

The President highlights current administration efforts focusing on soil and water health improvements, achieving fair trade, boosting supply chain resilience, eliminating burdensome regulations, and referencing significant financial assistance provided to the agricultural sector.