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The issue

On Feb. 1, 2025, President Trump issued three executive orders imposing tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China. The tariffs were implemented under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), citing a national emergency related to illegal immigration and flow of illicit drugs like fentanyl into the U.S.

Tariff status

Modified

Latest change: EO 14389, Ending Certain Tariff Actions · Feb 20, 2026

Legal authority
International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA)
Signed
Feb 1, 2025
Published
Feb 7, 2025 · 90 FR 9117
Latest action
EO 14389 · Feb 20, 2026 Ending Certain Tariff Actions (opens in a new tab)
Agency
Executive Office of the President

Timeline

Source: Federal Register (opens in a new tab) · updated Nov 6, 2026