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Presidential Notice Extending National Emergencies Regarding the Southern Border and Transnational Organizations

Original title: Continuation of the National Emergencies With Respect to the Southern Border of the United States and Cartels and Other Transnational Organizations

January 12, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This notice maintains the legal framework that grants the executive branch expanded powers to address border security and international criminal activity for another year.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Federal Executive Agencies

These agencies retain the authority to exercise emergency powers granted under the extended declarations.

Government of Mexico

The emergency declaration remains in effect regarding the U.S. government's assessment of Mexico's border and drug enforcement actions.

Government of Canada

The emergency declaration remains in effect regarding the U.S. government's assessment of Canada's drug and human trafficking enforcement.

Government of the People's Republic of China

The emergency declaration remains in effect regarding the U.S. government's assessment of China's regulation of chemical precursor suppliers.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 12, 2026.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

President Donald Trump has issued a notice to extend several existing national emergencies related to the southern border, transnational criminal organizations, and the actions of Canada, Mexico, and the People's Republic of China for an additional year. These emergencies, originally declared in early 2025, involve concerns over drug trafficking, human smuggling, and national security threats. The extension ensures that the legal authorities granted under these declarations remain in effect.

Key Facts

The notice extends five separate national emergency declarations for one year.
The emergencies involve the southern border, transnational criminal organizations, and specific concerns regarding Canada, Mexico, and China.
The extension is authorized under section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act.
The notice was signed on January 12, 2026, and will be published in the Federal Register.

Why It Matters

This notice maintains the legal framework that grants the executive branch expanded powers to address border security and international criminal activity for another year.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this notice actually do?

It extends the legal duration of five previously declared national emergencies for another year, allowing the President to continue using the special powers associated with those declarations.

Which countries are specifically mentioned in these emergency declarations?

The document cites Canada, Mexico, and the People's Republic of China in relation to specific national security and foreign policy concerns.

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Discoveries

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Consolidation of Emergency Authorities

The document demonstrates a pattern of linking border security, international drug trafficking, and foreign trade policy under a unified set of emergency powers.

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Connected Entities

bill_numberExecutive Order 14193“Emergency declaration regarding Canada's role in drug and human trafficking.”Map →

bill_numberExecutive Order 14194“Emergency declaration regarding Mexico's border and drug enforcement.”Map →

bill_numberProclamation 10886“Original declaration of national emergency regarding the southern border.”Map →

bill_numberExecutive Order 14157“Emergency declaration regarding transnational organizations.”Map →

otherNational Emergencies Act“Legal statute governing the declaration of national emergencies.”Map →

bill_numberExecutive Order 14195“Emergency declaration regarding China's role in chemical precursor supply.”Map →

personDonald Trump“President of the United States who issued the notice.”Map →

Sources

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www.federalregister.gov

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