EO 14194

Imposing Duties To Address the Situation at Our Southern Border

Economy & TradeImmigrationNational Security

Summary

This executive order imposes a 25 percent tariff on all products imported from Mexico, effective February 4, 2025. The order invokes national emergency powers, citing concerns about illegal immigration, drug trafficking, and alleged Mexican government failure to cooperate in addressing these issues.

Key Points

  • 1Implements a 25 percent ad valorem (value-based) tariff on all Mexican products effective February 4, 2025
  • 2Declares and expands a national emergency under the National Emergencies Act and International Emergency Economic Powers Act based on immigration, drug trafficking, and Mexican government cooperation concerns
  • 3Cites statistics about increased encounters with inadmissible individuals and claims about Mexican drug trafficking organizations and cartels
  • 4Authorizes the President to modify or suspend tariffs based on Mexican government compliance with border control and drug interdiction efforts
  • 5Includes exemptions and carve-outs to be determined through Federal Register notices

This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the executive order. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.