Executive Order 14361

Modifying the Scope of Tariffs on the Government of Brazil

Signed November 20, 2025, printed at 90 FR 54467. 3 sections of substance, 1,319 words.

In plain English

This order narrows the tax on Brazilian goods. Some items are taken out.

Sec. 1. Background

In Executive Order 14323 of July 30, 2025 (Addressing Threats to the United States by the Government of Brazil), I found that the scope and gravity of recent policies, practices, and actions of the Government of Brazil constitute an unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security, foreign policy, and economy of the United States that has its source in whole or substantial part outside the United States. I declared a national emergency with respect to that threat and, to deal with that threat, I determined that it was necessary and appropriate to impose an additional ad valorem duty rate of 40 percent on certain articles of Brazil. Additionally, in Annex I to Executive Order 14323, I listed certain articles that, in my judgment, should not be subject to the additional ad valorem rate of duty imposed pursuant to that order. On October 6, 2025, I participated in a call with

In plain English

This recalls the July order on Brazil. That order called acts by Brazil's government a threat. It said the source lay mostly abroad. It declared an emergency. It put an added 40 percent duty on many goods. A list in that order named goods to be spared. The President notes a call with Brazil on October 6, 2025.

Sec. 2. Tariff Modifications

The Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States shall be modified as provided in Annex II to this order. The modifications shall be effective with respect to goods entered for consumption, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after 12:01 a.m. eastern standard time on November 13, 2025. To the extent that implementation of this order requires a refund of duties collected, refunds shall be processed pursuant to applicable law and the standard procedures of U.S. Customs and Border Protection for such refunds.

In plain English

This changes the tariff schedule. An annex sets out the changes. They start November 13, 2025. Goods entered for use from then are covered. Some duties already paid may be owed back. Customs handles those refunds. Its normal process applies. The law governs how they are paid.

Sec. 3. Implementation

(a) The Secretary of State shall continue to monitor the circumstances involving the emergency declared in Executive Order 14323 and shall regularly consult on such circumstances with any senior official he deems appropriate. The Secretary of State shall inform me of any circumstance that, in his opinion, might indicate the need for further action by the President. (b) The Secretary of State, in consultation with the Secretary of the Treasury, the Secretary of Commerce, the Secretary of Homeland Security, the United States Trade Representative, the Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs, the Assistant to the President for Economic Policy, the Senior Counselor for Trade and Manufacturing, and the Chair of the United States International Trade Commission, is directed to take all necessary actions to implement and effectuate this order, consistent with applicable law, and

In plain English

This covers watching and doing. State must track the emergency over Brazil. It consults senior aides as it sees fit. It must tell the President if more action is needed. It also carries the order out. Treasury, Commerce and Homeland Security are consulted. So is the trade office. So are three aides and the trade commission chair.

Sec. 4. Severability

Every order carries this. It is not what the order does.

If any provision of this order, or the application of any provision to any individual or circumstance, is held to be invalid, the remainder of this order and the application of its other provisions to any other individuals or circumstances shall not be affected thereby.

In plain English

This is the standard severability clause. If a court strikes down part of the order, the rest still stands.

Sec. 5. General Provisions

Every order carries this. It is not what the order does.

(a) Nothing in this order shall be construed to impair or otherwise affect: (i) the authority granted by law to an executive department, agency, or the head thereof; or (ii) the functions of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget relating to budgetary, administrative, or legislative proposals. (b) This order shall be implemented consistent with applicable law and subject to the availability of appropriations. [[Page 54469]] (c) This order is not intended to, and does not, create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person. (d) The costs for publication of this order shall be borne by the Department of State. <GRAPHIC(S) NOT AVAILABLE IN TIFF FORMAT> (Presidential Sig.) THE WHITE HOUSE, November 20, 2025.

In plain English

This is the closing clause that nearly every order carries. It says the order does not change what the law already allows. It also says no one can sue to enforce it.

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