Overview

• Donald Trump has signed approximately 70 executive orders in his first month, targeting immigration, government spending, and cultural policies, including ending federal support for diversity and gender ideology initiatives.
• Immigration measures, including mass deportations and a national emergency declaration at the southern border, have led to a sharp decline in border crossings, with apprehensions at a five-year low in January.
• Trump's trade policy has included tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China, but has been criticized for its chaotic implementation, with exemptions and delays causing confusion among businesses and trade partners.
• The administration has initiated significant budget cuts, led by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency, resulting in layoffs of federal employees and the suspension of various grants and loans.
• Trump's foreign policy has shifted dramatically, including a rapprochement with Russia and controversial proposals such as U.S. control over Gaza, while negotiations to end the Ukraine war have excluded key allies like the European Union.