After a whirlwind first 100 days of Donald Trump’s second term as president, Trump enters a new phase as his focus has now shifted toward foreign policy, trade agreements, and domestic deregulation. This phase aims to redefine his presidency’s direction. The White House has announced that in the next 100 days, Trump aims to sign major trade deals, pursue peace in Ukraine, and roll out a new round of tax cuts.

🌍 Foreign Focus: From China and Iran to Greenland and the Panama Canal

• Trump has stated that harsh tariffs on China will remain in place, though he’s entering talks with other nations. As this new phase unfolds, he aims to recalibrate these relationships.
• He plans to visit Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE in May.
• He recently accepted an invitation from the Italian Prime Minister and is involved in talks to expand U.S. reach via Greenland and the Panama Canal.
• On Ukraine, Trump has expressed frustration over the slow pace of peace negotiations and may redirect his attention to trade matters as part of this new phase.

🏛️ Domestic Action: Executive Orders, Deregulation, and Rebuilding DOGE

• Trump has pledged to sign one new executive order every week, showing a decisive approach as he enters a new phase domestically.
• Upcoming measures include:
  • Rolling back environmental regulations and sanctuary city policies
  • Accelerating infrastructure projects by eliminating legal hurdles like the Endangered Species Act
  • Initiatives to boost domestic pharmaceutical production

📌 Although Elon Musk is set to scale back his role in the DOGE project, federal workforce reduction plans continue, albeit falling short of announced savings goals.

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🧾 Immigration & Border Control: Tougher Measures Incoming

• Proposing financial incentives for the voluntary departure of undocumented immigrants
• Plans to reinstate travel restrictions on certain countries
• Negotiations underway to return deportees to African, Asian, and Eastern European nations
• This new phase includes a new tax bill in the works, including increased funding for border security and national defence.

📈 Economic & Political Outlook: Tariff Uncertainty Lingers

• Domestic discontent over the inflationary effects of tariffs is rising.
• Investors and economists warn that failure to secure trade agreements could spark recession and market instability.
• Trump has promised to finalise major deals but has so far spent most of his political capital on the trade war.

Eyes on the 2026 Midterms

• Trump is focusing on swing states like Michigan for the 2026 congressional elections.
• He’s begun fundraising and issuing endorsements.
• As Trump enters a new phase, GOP success will largely depend on his ability to stabilise the economy and markets.
• Democrats, while restructuring internally, are betting on public backlash over DOGE, tariffs, and immigration limits.

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