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The Executive Order 14195, issued by President Donald J. Trump, addresses the impact of synthetic opioids, mainly from China, on the United States. It highlights that these opioids cause significant harm, including deaths and societal issues, and criticizes China's role in the drug trade. To counter this, the order expands a national emergency declaration, mandating an additional 10% import duty on Chinese goods, subject to certain conditions. This action aims to pressure China into taking more stringent measures against illegal opioid distribution.

In Proclamation 10142, President Joseph R. Biden Jr. terminated the national emergency regarding the southern border of the United States that was declared in 2019. The proclamation directs the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Homeland Security to pause construction on the border wall and halt the use of funds for it. They must also review the legality and consequences of the wall projects and develop a plan within 60 days to redirect funds and possibly terminate contracts for wall construction. The proclamation clarifies that the term "wall" refers to a contiguous physical barrier along the border.

The Executive Office of the President has issued a notice to extend the national emergency regarding serious human rights abuse and corruption worldwide. This emergency was initially declared on December 20, 2017, through Executive Order 13818. The decision to extend it beyond December 20, 2024, is based on the ongoing threat these issues pose to the national security, foreign policy, and economy of the United States. This continuation is set for an additional year, as required under the National Emergencies Act.