EO 14257
Regulating Imports With a Reciprocal Tariff To Rectify Trade Practices That Contribute to Large and Persistent Annual United States Goods Trade Deficits
Economy & TradeNational Security
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Summary
Executive Order 14257 establishes reciprocal tariffs on imports to address U.S. trade deficits. The order declares a national emergency regarding trade imbalances, citing non-reciprocal tariff rates and unfair trading practices by U.S. partners, and directs the administration to implement tariff adjustments based on investigations completed in April 2025.
Key Points
- 1Declares a national emergency related to large and persistent U.S. goods trade deficits, characterizing them as a threat to national security and the economy
- 2Cites lack of reciprocity in bilateral trade relationships, disparate tariff rates, non-tariff barriers, and foreign economic policies as causes of trade deficits
- 3References investigations initiated by presidential memoranda in January and February 2025, with final results received April 1, 2025
- 4Asserts that trade deficits have weakened U.S. manufacturing, supply chains, and defense-industrial capacity
- 5Invokes authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, National Emergencies Act, Trade Act of 1974 section 604, and other statutory provisions
- 6Proposes implementing reciprocal tariffs based on historical U.S. trade policy principles dating to 1934
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.
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