Active Presidential Tariff Actions in 2026: Fact Sheet

On October 8, 2026, the Congressional Research Service published R 49481 Active Presidential Tariff Actions in 2026: Fact Sheet.

Since the beginning of the second Trump Administration on January 20, 2025, President Donald J. Trump has used various trade authorities to impose tariffs. Following the Supreme Court's ruling on February 20, 2026, invalidating the Trump Administration's use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose certain tariffs, President Trump has used a combination of other trade authorities to impose tariffs.1 President Trump announced a global 10% tariff rate using Section 122 authorities shortly after the Supreme Court's IEEPA decision.2 Section 122 authorizes the President to levy duties for no more than 150 days barring legislation from Congress authorizing an extension.3

With the expiration of the Section 122 tariffs on July 24, 2026, the President imposed additional duties using Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 and continued to use Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 to impose duties throughout 2026. Unlike IEEPA, both authorities require an investigation be completed before imposing additional duties. In the case of Section 232, that investigation is undertaken by the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) in the Department of Commerce. In the case of Section 301, that investigation is undertaken by the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR).

On July 23, 2026, President Trump imposed tariff rates of 10% or 12.5% on 60 economies resulting from USTR's final determination of its Section 301 investigation into whether the relevant countries had banned—and effectively enforced those bans—on imports made with forced labor.4 Other Section 301 investigations, including one into structural excess capacity and production in manufacturing sectors, are ongoing.5 BIS is also in the process of conducting other Section 232 investigations to determine whether to levy further duties on specific goods for national security purposes.6

Since the February 20, 2026, Supreme Court decision, the President has cited authorities from four laws to impose higher tariff rates.

Request for Information on Combat WOOL Boot Sock

October 9, 2026, Request for Information on Combat Boot Sock.

This Sources Sought Announcement is to assist the U.S. Marine Corps Portfolio Acquisition Executive Marine Corps (PAE MC) to identify potential sources to provide a Combat Boot Sock. The goal is to provide warfighting capability and mission support in various environments by enhancing foot comfort, durability, and performance for military personnel.

Program Manager Combat Support Systems (PM CSS) is conducting market research to identify potential sources capable of manufacturing a high-performance combat boot sock that meets the requirements of Purchase Description MC-PD-24-003. The sock is intended for use with the applicable standard-issue combat boots identified in the purchase description. This Request for Information (RFI) is issued for market-research and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation, request for proposal, or commitment by the Government to procure any product or service.

See: SAM Notification

The sock shall contain wool a minimum of 52% wool (no coarser than US 60s (25 microns or finer)), a minimum of 20% nylon, and a minimum of 1% spandex and shall not contain cotton or rayon fiber.

Monday is Columbus Day in American and Thanksgiving Day in Canada

Monday, October 12th, is a federal holiday in the United States. National, state, and local government offices will be closed. Observance of the holiday by the private sector varies from region to region. In Boston, were Agathon Associates is based, many offices, including Agathon Associates, will be closed.

Monday we celebrate Columbus Day in honor of his historic voyages that opened communication, commerce, and migration between the Old World of Europe and the New World of the Americas. Columbus' voyages of discovery led directly to Span and Portugese settlements in the New World that became, with time, the many Latin-American nations of South, Central and North America and the islands of the Caribbean. The United States, today a sea-to-sea continental nation with citizens and residents whose ancestors lived in every corner of the globe, likewise traces her beginnings to Columbus. As early as 1738 "Columbia" had entered the English tongue as a name for the 13 British colonies in North America that became our original 13 States. Yes, from the birth of our nation it was understood that it all started with Columbus. That's why Columbus matters.

The second Monday in October is also Thanksgiving Day in Canada.

Columbus Day 2026

BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

A PROCLAMATION

More than five centuries ago, Christopher Columbus embarked westward across uncharted waters and discovered the New World — bringing with him the rich traditions of Western civilization and paving the way to the birth of the American Nation less than three centuries later.  Today, we honor his life of valor, adventure, and ingenuity.  We cherish his memory and pledge to safeguard his story.  Above all, we remember with gratitude that the triumph of freedom and the glory of our Republic are the fruits of his faith and unrelenting devotion.

In August of 1492, Columbus departed the shores of Spain to chart a new trade route to Asia.  With his crew of about 90 men aboard the Niña, the Pinta, and the Santa María, for more than 2 grueling months, he pressed onward across the vast and unforgiving Atlantic Ocean — braving violent storms and treacherous waters.  Through every trial, Columbus never wavered, holding his crew to the mission when most others would have turned back.

When Columbus and his crew made landfall on the islands of the present-day Bahamas, they first believed they had reached the shores of Asia.  Instead, their voyage redrew the map of human possibility and opened a new chapter in the history of exploration.  They unleashed a bold new age of discovery that expanded the horizons of knowledge, carried the splendors of the Western world across an ocean, and set in motion the forces that would culminate in the miracle of July 4, 1776.  When they arrived, as a sign of devotion to God and respect to Ferdinand and Isabella of Spain, Columbus raised a mighty cross in the newly discovered land as a sign that “Your Highnesses hold this land for your own, but chiefly as a sign of our Lord Jesus Christ.”  Ever since, this spirit of adventure has coursed through the veins of generations of patriots — from the brave settlers who established the first colonial foothold at Jamestown to the daring pioneers who pushed westward and tamed the frontier.

Today, we reaffirm that Christopher Columbus is a legend whose vision, fortitude, and perseverance unleashed a dynamic of history that led to the creation of the greatest, freest, and most just Nation in history.  We are forever indebted to his courageous voyage, and we will never allow his legacy to be erased by radical extremists.  For this reason, earlier this year, I was proud to install a statue of Christopher Columbus on the White House grounds — an exact replica of the statue that stood for more than three decades in Baltimore, Maryland, from its dedication by President Ronald Reagan in October 1984 until rioters tore it down and threw it into Baltimore Harbor on July 4, 2020.  Now placed at the White House, this magnificent monument stands as a testament to the resilient legacy of one of history’s greatest heroes.

Columbus Day also holds special significance for our incredible Italian-American citizens.  Like Columbus, they have embodied a steadfast love of country and faith in God, and they continue to strengthen our communities and propel our country to even greater heights.

In 1892, on the occasion of the 400th anniversary of Columbus’ epic voyage, Pope Leo XIII published an encyclical hailing “the greatness of his mind and heart,” which “can be compared to but few in the history of humanity.”  The Pope continued:  Columbus “looked for a something greater and higher than did these others.”  Today, as we celebrate the anniversary of Christopher Columbus’ arrival in the New World, we honor his unrivaled greatness.  We embrace our duty to prove worthy of the inheritance he left us, to match his courage with our own, and to never abandon, forsake, or forget the beauty of our faith, the glories of our culture, and the stories of our heroes.

In commemoration of Christopher Columbus’ historic voyage, the Congress, by joint resolution of April 30, 1934, and modified in 1968 (36 U.S.C. 107), as amended, has requested the President proclaim the second Monday of October of each year as “Columbus Day.”

NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim October 12, 2026, as Columbus Day.  I call upon the people of the United States to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.  I also direct that the flag of the United States be displayed on all public buildings on the appointed day in honor of the great Christopher Columbus and all who have contributed to building our Nation.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this seventh day of October, in the year of our Lord two thousand twenty-six, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and fifty-first.

                             DONALD J. TRUMP

Contract Awarded: Duck Cloth

October 6, 2026, Contract Awarded: Duck Cloth.

Awardee: Martin Military Inc.

Award Amount: $228,100.

See: SAM Notification.

Contract Awarded: Chemical Suit

October 17, 2026, Contract Awarded: Chemical Suit.

Awardee: Contract Awarded: Safeware Inc.

Award Amount: $315,573.

See: SAM Notification.

Continuation China 301 Tariffs

On September 7, 2026, the Office of the U.S. trade Representative published in the Federal Register (91 FR 64212) Continuation of Actions: China’s Acts, Policies, and Practices Related to Technology Transfer, Intellectual Property, and Innovation.

SUMMARY: In a notice published on May 6, 2026, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) announced the first step in the second, statutory four-year review process of the two actions taken as a result of the investigation of China’s acts, policies, and practices related to technology transfer, intellectual property, and innovation. The notice informed representatives of domestic industries that benefit from the actions, as modified, of the possible termination of the actions and of the opportunity for the representatives to request continuation of the actions. USTR received requests for continuation of both actions from representatives of domestic industries that benefit from the actions. Accordingly, the actions have not terminated and will remain in effect, subject to possible further modifications, including any modifications resulting from the statutory four-year review.

USTR received numerous requests to continue the July 6, 2018 and August 23, 2018 actions, as modified, from a range of domestic industries.

In light of the continuation of the actions, and in accordance with Section 307(c)(3) of the Trade Act (19 U.S.C. 2417(c)(3)), the U.S. Trade Representative will conduct a review of the July 6, 2018 and August 23, 2018 actions, as modified. USTR will publish a separate notice or notices describing the review process. The process will include inviting interested persons to submit comments on the effectiveness of the actions in achieving the objectives of the investigation, other actions that could be taken, and the effects of such actions on the United States economy, including consumers. See 19 U.S.C. 2417(c)(3)).