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The President has decided to continue the national emergency concerning Burma because the situation there still poses a threat to U.S. national security and foreign policy. This emergency was originally declared on February 10, 2021, following a coup where the military took control from Burma's elected government. The emergency will remain in effect for another year beyond February 10, 2025. This decision will be published in the Federal Register and sent to Congress.

The Department of Defense (DoD) has issued a notice about an arms sales proposal to Israel, which includes various 155mm artillery ammunition and related support services. The total cost of the sale is estimated to be $147.5 million, and the sale is considered crucial for U.S. national security interests. The sale is aimed at enhancing Israel's self-defense capabilities and does not require additional U.S. personnel in Israel. The items involved in the proposed sale are unclassified, and the transaction adheres to U.S. foreign policy goals.

The national emergency related to Cuba, initially declared in 1996 due to the destruction of two U.S. civilian aircraft by the Cuban government, is being continued. This emergency, expanded in 2004 and modified in 2016 and 2018, addresses concerns over Cuba's potential use of excessive force and the impact on U.S. foreign policy and security. The U.S. government remains vigilant about preventing unauthorized U.S.-registered vessels from entering Cuban waters to avoid a possible mass migration from Cuba. This notice is set to be published in the Federal Register and sent to Congress.

The President has announced the continuation of a national emergency regarding Ukraine, which was initially declared on March 6, 2014, due to threats to U.S. national security and foreign policy. Various executive orders have expanded this emergency, addressing actions by the Russian Federation that undermine Ukraine's sovereignty and stability. These actions, including Russia's recognition of regions within Ukraine contrary to international agreements, are considered ongoing threats. Therefore, the emergency will remain in effect for another year beyond March 6, 2025.

The President issued Executive Order 14228, amending a previous order (Executive Order 14195) to increase tariffs on products from China from 10% to 20%. This decision was made because the Chinese government has not taken adequate steps to address the inflow of synthetic opioids, like fentanyl, which poses a threat to U.S. national security and economy. The order underscores that it is consistent with applicable law and does not confer any new rights enforceable at law.

The President of the United States has decided to continue the national emergency concerning Venezuela for another year. This situation was initially declared in Executive Order 13692 in 2015 due to concerns about human rights issues, political persecution, restrictions on the press, and corruption in Venezuela. Since there has been no improvement in these conditions, the emergency status, which poses a threat to U.S. national security and foreign policy, will remain in effect. The decision will be documented in the Federal Register and shared with Congress.

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.