Executive Order 14197

Progress on the Situation at Our Northern Border

Signed 2025-02-03 in effect
TariffsTradeCanada
Trade & TariffsImmigration & Citizenship

Modifies the tariff structure imposed by EO 14193, reflecting reported progress in Canadian border enforcement. Blocked in court as part of the broader tariff litigation.

Section by Section

What each section does, and how they differ.

Sec. 1 Background

On Feb 1, Canada's failure to intercept drug trafficking posed an emergency; 25% and 10% tariffs were imposed.

Sec. 2 Immediate Steps

Canada has taken immediate cooperative steps; further time is needed to assess sufficiency.

Sec. 3 Pause

The 25% and 10% tariffs are paused until March 4, 2025, to assess Canada's crisis-relief actions; exceptions are withdrawn.

Sec. 4 Severability

Standard severability clause: if a court strikes any provision, the rest of the order stands.

Sec. 5 General Provisions

Standard boilerplate: preserves existing agency authority, conditions the order on appropriations, and creates no enforceable private rights.