Duties to Address the Flow of Illicit Drugs Across the Southern Border

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Enactment Date: 03/06/2025

Category: Drugs

Summary: On March 6, 2025, President Donald J. Trump issued Executive Order 14232, titled "Amendment to Duties to Address the Flow of Illicit Drugs Across Our Southern Border," adjusting tariffs on Mexican goods to minimize disruption to the U.S. automotive industry while addressing the flow of illicit drugs. The order exempts Mexican goods eligible for duty-free entry under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) from the additional 25% ad valorem duty set by Executive Order 14194, reduces the duty on potash to 10%, and takes effect for goods entered for consumption on or after March 7, 2025, aiming to balance economic stability with efforts to curb drug trafficking.

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