U.S. changes which Canadian goods face 50% tariffs
Starting October 30, some Canadian products will leave the tariff list while other goods, including cocoa powder, carpets and air conditioners, are added.
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Executive orders, proclamations, and presidential memoranda, summarized in plain language.
Starting October 30, some Canadian products will leave the tariff list while other goods, including cocoa powder, carpets and air conditioners, are added.
The proclamation designates October as National Seafood Month and highlights the industry’s role in jobs, commerce, and food production.
The order directs agencies to consider changes that could reduce insurance costs for some borrowers and ease barriers to factory-built housing.
The determination lets the Secretary of War use federal purchases and financial support to expand oil production, refining, and delivery capacity for national defense.
Commerce and the U.S. Trade Representative must pursue agreements on imported turbines and parts and report progress within 180 days; the proclamation does not impose new wind-specific tariffs.
The order directs NIH to create a women’s health division within 90 days and sets up a White House task force to coordinate federal efforts.
The order sets higher U.S. duties on Russian goods and some other countries’ goods, but waives those duties until further action is taken.
A presidential committee will hear evidence on November 5 and recommend whether there is cause to remove Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve Board.
The proclamation designates October 2026 as a month focused on domestic energy production, infrastructure and affordability.
The proclamation calls for public observances and U.S. flags on public buildings that day.
Treasury has five days to decide whether eligible taxpayers can defer certain diesel taxes for fuel-related costs from October 5 through December 31, 2026.
The proclamation names October 2, 2026, as National Manufacturing Day and calls on Americans to recognize manufacturing workers and businesses.
Federal agencies must launch a D.C. pest-control campaign and pursue new tools, disease research, and possible allergy labels.
The order changes federal agencies’ terminology and gives the president’s science adviser 60 days to propose a federal definition.
The order directs agencies to connect qualifying online services to a shared portal while keeping other ways to access services available.
The Senate will consider nominees for roles in diplomacy, law enforcement, agriculture finance and federal agency oversight.
The proclamation asks government officials to fly the U.S. flag and encourages public ceremonies in recognition of bereaved military families.
An executive order directs agencies to coordinate tougher H-1B screening, consider employer layoffs when approving petitions, and the Labor Department will review prior applications within 30 days.
H-1B applicants abroad and their employers must meet a $100,000 payment requirement; the proclamation extends these restrictions and directs agencies to enforce them.
The order directs agencies to review rules affecting anglers and charter operators and sets timelines for new data tools, permits and artificial reef projects.
The order sets deadlines for broader recreation access, hunter education guidance, wildlife management, and wild-game donation efforts.
The administration has asked the Senate to withdraw five nominations for federal positions; the release gives no reasons for the withdrawals.
The memo directs agencies to identify Canadian-made items that could be removed from federal civilian buying under existing law and consider domestic alternatives.
Federal agencies must prioritize projects that reduce Bay pollution, while EPA works with watershed jurisdictions to assess stormwater fees and encourage their repeal.
Sept. 17–23, 2026 is proclaimed Constitution Week; the President calls on teachers and local leaders to teach students about constitutional rights and responsibilities.
The proclamation imposes a new 50% duty on certain Canadian products, citing Canada's treatment of U.S. motor vehicle exports.