Donald Trump's First Day in Office: Aggressive Tariffs, Immigration Overhaul, Social Policy Shifts, and Global Reactions to America First Agenda
On January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump commenced his second term with a series of assertive executive actions targeting trade, energy, immigration, and social policies, signaling a return to his "America First" agenda.
Trade and Energy Policies
President Trump has announced intentions to impose substantial tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China, aiming to bolster domestic industries and reduce trade deficits. He also suggested potential tariffs on European Union products to promote U.S. oil and gas exports, emphasizing tariffs as a strategic tool in international economic relations.
In line with his energy policy, Trump declared an energy emergency, prioritizing domestic production and initiating regulatory reforms to achieve energy independence. This move included withdrawing the United States from international climate agreements, notably the Paris Climate Accord, to remove constraints on domestic energy production.
Immigration and Border Security
Addressing immigration, President Trump declared a national emergency at the U.S.-Mexico border, directing the deployment of additional military resources to enhance border security. He lifted restrictions on immigration enforcement in sensitive locations such as churches, schools, and hospitals, and reinstated "expedited removal" procedures to accelerate the deportation process.
In a controversial move, Trump signed an executive order aiming to end birthright citizenship for children born in the U.S. to non-citizen parents, challenging the 14th Amendment. Legal experts anticipate significant judicial challenges to this order.
Social Policies and Pardons
President Trump issued an executive order titled "Defending Women From Gender Ideology Extremism And Restoring Biological Truth To The Federal Government," establishing strict binary definitions of sex and rescinding previous policies regarding gender identity. This order mandates federal agencies to enforce sex-based rights and protections based on biological sex, affecting policies related to gender identity and transgender rights.
Additionally, Trump pardoned approximately 1,500 individuals involved in the January 6 Capitol riots, including leaders of far-right groups, a decision that has sparked widespread debate.
Administrative Actions
Demonstrating a swift restructuring of the federal workforce, President Trump announced via social media the termination of thousands of federal employees appointed by the previous administration. This action underscores his intent to align federal agencies with his administration's objectives.
International Reactions
Internationally, President Trump's attribution of the splitting of the atom to Americans during his inaugural address drew criticism from New Zealand, where physicist Sir Ernest Rutherford conducted pioneering work in nuclear physics. New Zealand officials have sought to correct this historical inaccuracy.
President Trump's decisive first-day actions have set a confrontational tone for his second term, with anticipated legal challenges and significant implications for both domestic and international policies.
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