President Trump Designates 2026 “Major’s List” of Drug-Producing and Transit Countries - The White House
Washington D.C. – in a move signaling a continued hardline stance on combating the flow of illicit narcotics into the United States, President Trump on September 15th formally submitted the “Major’s List” to Congress. This annual designation identifies countries deemed to be major producers or transit points for drugs destined for American streets.
The list, a Presidential Determination announced by the State Department, encompasses 23 nations. though, five countries – Afghanistan, Bolivia, Burma, Colombia, and Venezuela – received notably critical assessment. The State Department stated these five “failed demonstrably to make substantial efforts” to combat drug production and trafficking, and are being urged to significantly improve their counternarcotics initiatives.
According to the White House, the actions of these countries, through the manufacturing and transportation of illicit drugs and precursor chemicals, directly threaten the safety and well-being of U.S. citizens.
“Under President Trump’s leadership, the white House Office of Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) will use every tool in our arsenal to hold these designated countries accountable and keep illicit drugs from pouring into our country and destroying American lives,” a White House statement affirmed.
The designation carries potential implications for U.S. foreign aid and cooperation with the listed nations. While the specific consequences vary, the “Major’s List” serves as a formal notification to these countries and a public declaration of U.S. concerns.
Readers can access the full State Department Press Release detailing the presidential Determination on Major Drug transit or Major Illicit Drug Producing Countries for Fiscal Year 2026 here.
Further information regarding President Trump’s broader drug policy priorities and initiatives can be found here.
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