This week, the administration took significant steps to promote national defense, address international trade issues, and honor American heritage. Through a series of executive actions, the President demonstrated a commitment to protecting American interests and promoting economic stability. The actions taken this week build on the administration’s broader agenda, which prioritizes American strength and prosperity.
Foreign Policy
The administration continued to address pressing international issues, including the national emergencies with respect to Venezuela and Ukraine. By continuing these national emergencies, the administration is able to maintain targeted sanctions and restrictions, which help to protect American interests and promote stability in these regions. Additionally, the President imposed a temporary import surcharge to address fundamental international payments problems, demonstrating a commitment to fair trade practices and economic stability.
Defense and National Security
This week’s executive actions included measures to promote national defense, such as ensuring an adequate supply of elemental phosphorus and glyphosate-based herbicides. This action recognizes the critical role these materials play in supporting American agriculture and national defense, and takes steps to ensure their availability. By promoting the national defense through these measures, the administration is working to protect American interests and maintain its position as a global leader.
Domestic Actions
The administration also took steps to promote American heritage and economic stability. On President George Washington’s Birthday, the President issued a proclamation honoring the nation’s first president and the values he represents. This week’s executive actions also included measures to address international trade issues, such as continuing the suspension of duty-free de minimis treatment for all countries and ending certain tariff actions. These actions demonstrate a commitment to promoting fair trade practices and protecting American economic interests.
The Week in Perspective
The administration’s actions this week reflect its broader agenda, which prioritizes American strength, prosperity, and security. By taking steps to promote national defense, address international trade issues, and honor American heritage, the administration is working to protect American interests and maintain its position as a global leader. As the administration continues to implement its policies and take executive actions, it is clear that its commitment to American greatness remains unwavering.
Executive Orders issued this week:
– Executive Order 14388: Continuing the Suspension of Duty-Free De Minimis Treatment for All Countries
– Executive Order 14389: Ending Certain Tariff Actions
– Executive Order 14387: Promoting the National Defense by Ensuring an Adequate Supply of Elemental Phosphorus and Glyphosate-Based Herbicides
Executive Orders Signed
- EO 14388 — Continuing the Suspension of Duty-Free De Minimis Treatment for All Countries (signed 2026-02-20): EO 14388 continues the suspension of duty-free de minimis treatment for all countries. This means that certain low-value imports will still be subject to duties.
- EO 14389 — Ending Certain Tariff Actions (signed 2026-02-20): EO 14389 ends certain tariff actions that were previously in place.
- EO 14388 — Continuing the Suspension of Duty-Free De Minimis Treatment for All Countries (signed 2026-02-20): EO 14388 continues the suspension of duty-free de minimis treatment for all countries. This means that certain low-value imports will still be subject to duties.
- EO 14387 — Promoting the National Defense by Ensuring an Adequate Supply of Elemental Phosphorus and Glyphosate- Based Herbicides (signed 2026-02-18): EO 14387 promotes the national defense by ensuring an adequate supply of elemental phosphorus and glyphosate-based herbicides. This is done to support national defense needs.
Memoranda and Proclamations
- Imposing a Temporary Import Surcharge To Address Fundamental International Payments Problems (signed 2026-02-20): A temporary import surcharge is imposed to address fundamental international payments problems. This surcharge will be applied to certain imports.
- Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Venezuela (signed 2026-02-18): The national emergency with respect to Venezuela is continued. This extends the existing emergency declaration.
- Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Ukraine (signed 2026-02-18): The national emergency with respect to Ukraine is continued. This extends the existing emergency declaration.
- President George Washington’s Birthday, 2026 (signed 2026-02-16): President George Washington’s Birthday is recognized in 2026.
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