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In Executive Order 14226, the President is updating a previous order regarding duties on items crossing the northern border to help reduce the flow of illegal drugs. This amendment specifically changes how certain goods are treated under a policy that allows duty-free treatment for small shipments, known as de minimis treatment. This exemption will no longer apply once the Secretary of Commerce confirms that the standard processes for collecting tariffs are in place. The order clarifies that it does not alter any legal authority and does not grant any new legal rights to individuals.

In Executive Order 14193, President Donald J. Trump addresses the issue of illicit drugs entering the United States across its northern border with Canada. The order expands a national emergency previously declared for illegal immigration and drug trafficking, now including threats coming from Canada. To combat this, the President has announced the imposition of tariffs on Canadian goods, aiming to persuade Canada to take stronger actions against drug trafficking. If Canada retaliates with similar measures, the U.S. could increase or expand these tariffs.

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.