Executive Order 14150

America First Policy Directive to the Secretary of State

Signed 2025-01-20 in effect
Foreign PolicyState Department
Foreign Policy & National Security

Directs the Secretary of State to align all diplomatic activity with an "America First" framework. Requires a review of existing multilateral commitments, treaties, and international agreements to determine whether they serve U.S. interests. Establishes a policy presumption against entering new multilateral obligations.

Section by Section

What each section does, and how they differ.

Sec. 1 Purpose

Directs that U.S. foreign policy shall champion core American interests and put America and American citizens first.

Sec. 2 Policy

Directs Secretary of State to issue guidance bringing State Department policies, programs, personnel, and operations in line with America First foreign policy.

Sec. 3 General Provisions

Standard boilerplate: preserves existing agency authority, conditions the order on appropriations, and creates no enforceable private rights.