Executive Order 14384—Modifying Duties To Address Threats to the United States by the Government of the Russian Federation
Issued 2026-02-06 by Donald J. Trump
Plain-English Overview
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This executive order modifies a previous action targeting Russia and India related to the government of the Russian Federation’s actions against Ukraine. Specifically, it began with a determination that the national emergency declared in response to Russia’s actions continued and that the threat remained unusual and extraordinary. As a result, an additional 25% duty was placed on imports from India that were importing Russian Federation oil.
The executive order now eliminates the 25% duty on imports from India, effective February 7, 2026. This change is based on the assessment that India has taken steps to address the national emergency and align with U.S. national security and economic interests, including committing to stop importing Russian oil and expanding defense cooperation with the United States.
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Constitutional Analysis
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Executive Order 14384 ("Modifying Duties To Address Threats to the United States by the Government of the Russian Federation") imposes sanctions or economic restrictions targeting Russia. The President's stated rationale: "the national emergency described in Executive Order 14066." The International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) grants the President broad authority to regulate international economic transactions when a national emergency has been declared. Presidents from both parties have used IEEPA extensively for foreign policy sanctions.
While the statutory authority is well-established, IEEPA's breadth has drawn constitutional criticism. The statute delegates sweeping power to the President during emergencies that can last for years or decades. The non-delegation doctrine questions whether Congress can transfer such broad economic regulatory authority to the executive branch. Despite these concerns, courts have generally deferred to presidential sanctions decisions.
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