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The Executive Order 14198, issued by the President, addresses concerns about Mexico's handling of drug trafficking and illegal migration, which are seen as a threat to U.S. national security. The order initially proposed tariffs on Mexican products but pauses these until March 4, 2025, to give Mexico time to resolve these issues. During this pause, U.S. officials will assess the situation at the southern border to determine the effectiveness of Mexico's efforts. If the situation worsens, the President may implement the proposed tariffs immediately.

In this executive order, the President is responding to Canada's insufficient action in combating drug trafficking and illegal migration, which is considered a threat to the United States. On February 1, 2025, tariffs were imposed on Canadian products, but Canada has recently taken steps to address these issues cooperatively. As a result, the implementation of additional tariffs is paused until March 4, 2025. During this pause, U.S. officials will assess whether Canada's actions are effective, with a possibility to resume tariffs if the situation does not improve.