
February 21, 2026
The United States plays a pivotal role in shaping the global economy. At the same time, the United States faces various threats to its own economy and national interests.
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February 21, 2026
The United States plays a pivotal role in shaping the global economy. At the same time, the United States faces various threats to its own economy and national interests.
February 21, 2026 · EO 14388
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U. S.
February 21, 2026 · EO 14389
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U. S.
Statements and briefings
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February 19, 2026
President of the United States of America, Donald J. Trump, and President of the Republic of Indonesia, Prabowo Subianto, met in Washington, D.
February 6, 2026 · EO 14384
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U. S.
February 6, 2026 · EO 14382
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U. S.
February 6, 2026
1. Cattle ranchers have played an integral role in United States history, helping to forge an American identity and an American diet with beef as a key staple food.
January 29, 2026 · EO 14380
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U. S.
January 14, 2026
1. On December 22, 2025, the Secretary of Commerce (Secretary) transmitted to me a report on his investigation into the effects of imports of semiconductors (semiconductors or chips), semiconductor manufacturing equipment, and their derivative products on the national security of the United States under section 232 of
January 14, 2026
1. On October 24, 2025, the Secretary of Commerce (Secretary) transmitted to me a report on his investigation into the effects of imports of processed critical minerals and their derivative products (PCMDPs) on the national security of the United States under section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, as amended,
December 31, 2025
1. On July 1, 2025, the Secretary of Commerce (Secretary) transmitted to me a report on his investigation into the effects of imports of timber, lumber, and their derivative products (collectively, wood products) on the national security of the United States under section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, as amen
December 30, 2025
1. On April 22, 1985, the United States and Israel entered into the Agreement on the Establishment of a Free Trade Area between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of Israel (the “USIFTA”), which the Congress approved in section 3 of the United States–Israel Free Trade Area Implementation
November 20, 2025 · EO 14361
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U. S.
November 14, 2025
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U. S.
November 4, 2025 · EO 14358
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U. S.
November 4, 2025 · EO 14357
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U. S.
October 17, 2025
1. Three weeks ago, the Secretary of Commerce (Secretary) transmitted to me a report on his investigation into the effects of imports of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles (MHDVs) (such as trucks), medium- and heavy-duty vehicle parts (MHDVPs), and buses on the national security of the United States under section 232 of t
October 7, 2025
From the first mills and forges that built our young Republic to the cutting-edge industries of today, manufacturing has always been the foundation of our prosperity, the strength of our communities, the safeguard of our independence, and the engine of our greatness. This National Manufacturing Day, we celebrate the un
September 30, 2025
1. On July 1, 2025, the Secretary of Commerce (Secretary) transmitted to me a report on his investigation into the effects of imports of timber, lumber, and their derivative products (collectively, wood products) on the national security of the United States under section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, as amen
September 5, 2025
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U. S.
September 4, 2025
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U. S.
August 12, 2025
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U. S.
August 6, 2025
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U. S.
August 1, 2025
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U. S.
July 31, 2025
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U. S.
July 30, 2025
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U. S.
July 30, 2025
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION
July 23, 2025
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including section 301 of title 3, United States Code, it is hereby ordered:
July 7, 2025
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U. S.
June 30, 2025
SUBJECT: Reissuance of and Amendments to National Security Presidential Memorandum 5 on Strengthening the Policy of the United States Toward Cuba
June 16, 2025
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U. S.
June 9, 2025
By virtue of the authority vested in me as President of the United States of America (the “President”), I hereby grant permission, subject to the conditions set forth herein, to Green Corridors, LLC (the “Permittee”), to construct, maintain, and operate a commercial elevated guideway crossing located on the United Stat
June 3, 2025
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION
May 12, 2025
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U. S.
April 29, 2025
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U. S.
April 29, 2025
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICAA PROCLAMATION
April 17, 2025
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered:
April 15, 2025
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, as amended (19 U. S.
April 11, 2025
THE SENIOR COUNSELOR TO THE PRESIDENT FOR TRADE AND MANUFACTURING
April 10, 2025
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U. S.
April 9, 2025
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered:
April 9, 2025
AMENDMENT TO RECIPROCAL TARIFFS AND UPDATED DUTIES AS APPLIED TO LOW-VALUE IMPORTS FROM THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA
April 2, 2025
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U. S.
April 2, 2025
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U. S.
March 26, 2025
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICAA PROCLAMATION
March 24, 2025
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U. S.
March 6, 2025
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U. S.
March 6, 2025
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U. S.
March 3, 2025
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U. S.
March 3, 2025
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U. S.
March 3, 2025
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U. S.
March 2, 2025
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, as amended (19 U. S.
February 25, 2025
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, as amended (19 U. S.
February 21, 2025
SUBJECT: Defending American Companies and Innovators From Overseas Extortion and Unfair Fines and Penalties Section 1. Purpose.
February 12, 2025
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION
February 11, 2025
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION
February 5, 2025
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U. S.
February 4, 2025
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U. S.
February 3, 2025
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U. S.
February 2, 2025
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U. S.
February 1, 2025
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U. S.
February 1, 2025
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U. S.
February 12, 2026
The United States of America (United States) and the Republic of North Macedonia (North Macedonia) have agreed to a Framework for an Agreement on Reciprocal, Fair, and Balanced Trade (Agreement) to strengthen our bilateral economic relationship, which will provide both countries’ exporters expanded access to each other
February 9, 2026
The United States of America (the United States) and the People’s Republic of Bangladesh (Bangladesh) have agreed to an Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (Agreement) to strengthen our bilateral economic relationship. The Agreement will provide U.
February 6, 2026
The United States of America (United States) and India are pleased to announce that they have reached a framework for an Interim Agreement regarding reciprocal and mutually beneficial trade (Interim Agreement). Today’s framework reaffirms the countries’ commitment to the broader U.
November 14, 2025
Today, the United States of America (United States), the Swiss Confederation (Switzerland), and the Principality of Liechtenstein (Liechtenstein) (collectively, Participants) express through this Framework their intention to negotiate an Agreement on Fair, Balanced, and Reciprocal Trade (Agreement). Through the Agreeme
November 13, 2025
The United States of America (United States, or U. S.
November 13, 2025
President Donald J. Trump and President Daniel Noboa affirm a shared vision of growth for both of our countries, grounded in democratic values, private initiative, and a rules-based environment for commerce and innovation.
November 13, 2025
The United States of America (United States, or U. S.
November 13, 2025
President Donald J. Trump and President Javier Milei reaffirm the strategic alliance between the United States of America (United States, or U.
October 28, 2025
Whereas, critical minerals and rare earths are essential for the production of advanced technologies;
October 26, 2025
The United States of America (the United States) and the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam (Viet Nam) have agreed to a Framework for an Agreement on Reciprocal, Fair, and Balanced Trade to strengthen our bilateral economic relationship, which will provide both countries’ exporters unprecedented access to each other’s mark
October 26, 2025
The Government of the United States of America (“United States”) and the Government of Malaysia (“Malaysia”) (hereinafter referred to individually as “a Party” and collectively as“the Parties”),
October 26, 2025
The Government of the United States of America and the Government of Malaysia (hereinafter referred to as “the Participants”),
October 26, 2025
The Government of the United States of America (“the United States”) and the Government of Malaysia have reached agreement on an Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (“the Agreement”) to strengthen our bilateral economic relationship, which will provide both countries’ exporters unprecedented access to each other’s markets. T
October 26, 2025
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND THE KINGDOM OF CAMBODIA ON RECIPROCAL TRADE
October 26, 2025
The United States of America (the United States) and the Kingdom of Cambodia (Cambodia) have reached an Agreement on Reciprocal Trade to strengthen our bilateral economic relationship, which will provide both countries’ exporters unprecedented access to each other’s markets. The Agreement on Reciprocal Trade will build
October 26, 2025
The United States of America (“the United States”) and the Kingdom of Thailand (“Thailand”) have agreed to a Framework for an Agreement on Reciprocal Trade to strengthen our bilateral economic relationship, which will provide both countries’ exporters unprecedented access to each other’s markets. The Agreement on Recip
October 26, 2025
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND THE GOVERNMENT OF THE KINGDOM OF THAILAND CONCERNING COOPERATION TO DIVERSIFY GLOBAL CRITICAL MINERALS SUPPLY CHAINS AND PROMOTE INVESTMENTS
August 21, 2025
The United States and the European Union are pleased to announce that they have agreed on a Framework on an Agreement on Reciprocal, Fair, and Balanced Trade (“Framework Agreement”). This Framework Agreement represents a concrete demonstration of our commitment to fair, balanced, and mutually beneficial trade and inves
August 12, 2025
The Government of the United States of America (the “United States”) and the Government of the People’s Republic of China (“China”),