This week, the administration took significant steps to advance American interests and promote national security, economic growth, and individual freedoms. Through a series of executive actions, the President demonstrated his commitment to strengthening alliances, protecting American workers, and upholding the principles of religious freedom. The designation of the Republic of Peru and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as Major Non-NATO Allies, as outlined in the Presidential Determination on Designation of the Republic of Peru as a Major Non-NATO Ally and the Presidential Determination on Designation of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as a Major Non-NATO Ally, respectively, underscores the administration’s focus on building robust partnerships to counter global challenges. Meanwhile, this week’s executive actions aimed at adjusting imports of semiconductors, semiconductor manufacturing equipment, and their derivative products, as well as processed critical minerals and their derivative products, into the United States, will help protect American industries and workers.
Foreign Policy
The President’s decisions to designate the Republic of Peru and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as Major Non-NATO Allies mark a significant development in the administration’s foreign policy efforts. These designations, as stated in the respective Presidential Determination on Designation of the Republic of Peru as a Major Non-NATO Ally and Presidential Determination on Designation of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as a Major Non-NATO Ally, reflect the administration’s commitment to fostering cooperation with like-minded nations to address shared security concerns and promote stability in key regions. Additionally, the designation of the Board of Peace as a public international organization entitled to certain privileges, exemptions, and immunities, highlights the administration’s support for international efforts aimed at promoting peace and conflict resolution.
Defense and National Security
The administration continued to prioritize national security this week, with the continuation of the national emergency with respect to energy and the continuation of the national emergencies with respect to the southern border of the United States and cartels and other transnational organizations. These actions demonstrate the administration’s ongoing efforts to address critical security challenges and protect American interests. Furthermore, the establishment of a second emergency board to investigate disputes between the Long Island Rail Road Company and certain of its employees represents a proactive approach to resolving labor disputes and ensuring the stability of critical infrastructure.
Domestic Actions
This week’s executive actions also focused on promoting American economic growth and competitiveness. The adjustment of imports of semiconductors, semiconductor manufacturing equipment, and their derivative products into the United States, as well as the adjustment of imports of processed critical minerals and their derivative products, aim to protect American industries and workers from unfair trade practices. Additionally, the President’s proclamation on Religious Freedom Day, 2026 reaffirms the administration’s commitment to upholding the fundamental right to religious freedom, a cornerstone of American democracy.
The Week in Perspective
The administration’s actions this week demonstrate a clear commitment to advancing American interests, promoting national security, and protecting individual freedoms. As the administration continues to implement its policy agenda, these efforts will likely have a lasting impact on the nation’s economic growth, global influence, and domestic stability. The designation of new Major Non-NATO Allies, the adjustment of imports to protect American industries, and the proclamation on Religious Freedom Day all contribute to a broader narrative of American leadership and strength, underscoring the administration’s vision for a more secure, prosperous, and free United States.
Executive Orders Signed
- EO 14375 — Designating the Board of Peace as a Public International Organization Entitled To Enjoy Certain Privileges, Exemptions, and Immunities (signed 2026-01-16): EO 14375 designates the Board of Peace as a public international organization entitled to certain privileges, exemptions, and immunities. This designation allows the organization to have international status.
- EO 14374 — Establishing a Second Emergency Board To Investigate Disputes Between the Long Island Rail Road Company and Certain of Its Employees Represented by Certain Labor Organizations (signed 2026-01-14): EO 14374 establishes a second emergency board to investigate disputes between the Long Island Rail Road Company and certain labor organizations representing its employees.
Memoranda and Proclamations
- Religious Freedom Day, 2026 (signed 2026-01-16): The President has declared Religious Freedom Day, 2026, to recognize the importance of religious freedom.
- Adjusting Imports of Semiconductors, Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment, and Their Derivative Products Into the United States (signed 2026-01-14): The action adjusts imports of semiconductors, semiconductor manufacturing equipment, and their derivative products into the United States.
- Adjusting Imports of Processed Critical Minerals and Their Derivative Products Into The United States (signed 2026-01-14): The action adjusts imports of processed critical minerals and their derivative products into the United States.
- Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Energy (signed 2026-01-12): The national emergency with respect to energy has been continued.
- Continuation of the National Emergencies With Respect to the Southern Border of the United States and Cartels and Other Transnational Organizations (signed 2026-01-12): The national emergencies with respect to the southern border of the United States and cartels and other transnational organizations have been continued.
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