Trump's first 100 days: tariffs, decrees and controversial decisions!

Trump's first 100 days: tariffs, decrees and controversial decisions!

On the 100th day of his term, US President Donald Trump has already issued over 100 decrees, proof of his aggressive political agenda. Trump sees the global economy as a threat to the United States and has therefore announced extensive customs measures. These contain 10% tariffs on goods from most countries, 25% on imports from Mexico and Canada and 145% on Chinese products. Customs on steel and aluminum also amount to 25%. Despite the international horror of this announcement, Trump has taken a 90-day negotiation phase to clarify the Situation. These measures have triggered possible price increases in the USA and the falling value of the dollar compared to the euro.

The Vice President JD Vance has practiced sharp criticism of European allies at the Munich Security Conference and Trump describes Europeans as a parasite. Interestingly, Trump also expressed the wish to integrate Canada as the 51st state of the United States. In the meantime, he critically commented on the Ukrainian President Selenskyj and accused him of not preventing the war against Russia. Talks about a peace deal with Vladimir Putin have already triggered concern with observers. In addition, tariffs were increased to China, but electronic articles are temporarily excluded.

political measures and criticism

Trump pursues a strict migration policy and uses a war law from 1789 to deport foreigners. A current survey shows that 53% of Americans reject this hard line. The President uses executive orders to enforce his political goals and has passed over 130 decrees to date. The effects of these decrees are far -reaching: they range from the withdrawal of environmental protection regulations to the dissolution of the Ministry of Education, in which massive medium -cuts were carried out.

In environmental policy, Trump relies on the promotion of fossil fuels and thus stops important climate protection measures. Further strong interference in the government structure becomes clear through massive cuts in ministries and the discharge of over 200,000 employees. Trump has also publicly emphasized that he only recognizes two genders and excludes trans people from military and sports program. Critics, including politicians such as Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, express themselves openly against Trump's policy, which some are perceived too extreme. Nevertheless, the opposition remains weak, and larger demonstrations against Trump's measures have so far failed.

The role of the executive orders

The use of "Executive Orders" is a central instrument in Trump's presidency. These binding orders allow the President to clarify existing laws, to develop it or to call out national emergency stands without having to go through the legislative process in the congress. Critics, on the other hand, warn of abuse of these decrees, especially to avoid the congress. Political scientist Michael Dreyer noticed that Trump intends to issue more decrees than his predecessors, and already successfully implemented this in his first term.

The variety of decrees that Trump plans extends over many social areas. Starting from the migration to the competitiveness of the US economy to education policy, it can be seen that Trump's agenda wants to cause a fundamental realignment of American politics. The general measures include the resumption of the "remains in Mexico" policy and the deletion of federal aid for international organizations that deal with the topic of abortion.

The debate about Trump's politics and the use of executive orders continues to be carried out heated. The fact that the opposition is currently weak could offer him additional ways to enforce his political goals unhindered. The international community is also concerned about developments. In view of this situation, it remains to be seen how American interior and foreign policy will develop and which reactions will cause further decrees.