Executive Order 14194

Imposing Duties to Address the Situation at Our Southern Border

Signed 2025-02-01 in effect
TariffsTradeMexicoImmigration
Trade & TariffsImmigration & CitizenshipForeign Policy & National Security

Imposes a 25% tariff on all imports from Mexico, citing the border crisis. Uses IEEPA authority. Companion to EO 14193 (Canada) and EO 14195 (China).

Section by Section

What each section does, and how they differ.

Sec. 1 National Emergency Declaration

Mexico's failure to intercept drug trafficking organizations and traffickers poses an emergency; 25% tariffs on Mexican articles are imposed.

Sec. 2 Tariff Rate and Conditions

All Mexican articles are subject to a 25% additional duty effective Feb 4, 2025; goods loaded before Feb 1 are exempted.

Sec. 3 Monitoring and Conditions for Removal

DHS consults with State, DOJ, and White House on Mexico's actions; upon determination of sufficient cooperation, tariffs are removed.

Sec. 4 Delegation of Authority

DHS is authorized to implement via IEEPA and take all necessary actions.

Sec. 5 Congressional Reporting

DHS coordinates reporting to Congress on the national emergency under IEEPA.