WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is preparing a new executive order focused on economic security, according to administration officials, signaling plans to expand federal measures aimed at protecting critical industries, strengthening supply chain resilience and addressing what the White House describes as national security risks tied to international commerce.
White House officials said the planned order would build on a series of executive actions issued since President Donald Trump returned to office, including directives tightening customs enforcement and strengthening oversight of the U.S. financial system. Officials said the forthcoming order is intended to coordinate federal agencies on policies affecting strategic industries, trade enforcement and economic resilience, although they did not provide a timetable for its signing or release.
Administration officials said the proposal is expected to emphasize protection of critical supply chains, enforcement against illicit trade practices and closer coordination among departments responsible for commerce, national security and financial oversight. They did not publicly release draft language or identify specific regulatory measures that could accompany the order.
The White House has increasingly framed economic policy as a component of national security. Executive orders issued in recent months have directed federal agencies to strengthen customs enforcement, improve oversight of import compliance and address financial risks linked to illicit cross-border activity, according to presidential documents.
The administration has argued that stronger enforcement is necessary to protect domestic manufacturers, safeguard critical infrastructure and reduce vulnerabilities in strategic sectors. Previous executive actions have cited authorities under existing federal law to direct agencies to increase scrutiny of imports, supply chains and financial transactions considered to pose security risks.
Democratic lawmakers and some business groups have previously cautioned that broad executive actions affecting trade or financial regulation could create uncertainty for companies and investors if implemented without congressional action. Supporters of the administration's approach have argued that executive authority allows the government to respond more quickly to emerging economic and security challenges.
Legal experts note that the scope of any new order will depend on the statutory authorities invoked and the implementing regulations adopted by federal agencies. Any measures affecting trade, financial regulation or commercial activity could face judicial review if challenged.
As of Tuesday, the White House had not published the text of the proposed executive order, and administration officials had not announced a date for its formal issuance.
