Trade
Addressing Threats To The United States By The Government Of The Russian Federation
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- The Executive Order expands on prior measures in response to Russia's actions against Ukraine and its implications for U.S. national security.
- Prohibits the importation of select Russian products, including crude oil and petroleum distillates.
- Confirms that the national emergency relating to Russia remains ongoing.
- Imposes a 25% additional duty on imports from India that are directly or indirectly linked to Russian oil.
- The duty applies to goods entering U.S. customs 21 days after the order, with exceptions for certain goods already in transit.
- The additional duty is in addition to any existing tariffs unless exempted under specific legal provisions.
- Secretary of Commerce and other officials are tasked with identifying countries importing Russian oil and recommending further actions.
- The Secretary of State is authorized to implement actions necessary to enforce this order.
- Defines "Russian Federation oil" and the terms surrounding indirect imports.
- Affirms that if any part of the order is found invalid, the remaining provisions will still stand.
- Maintains existing legal authorities and clarifies that the order does not create enforceable rights against the U.S. or its entities.