Overview

• Trump's approval rating has fallen to a postwar low of 39%, reflecting widespread dissatisfaction with his policies.
• The US economy contracted by 0.3% in Q1 2025, fueling recession fears as consumer confidence and corporate investment plans collapse.
• Aggressive tariffs have caused severe supply chain disruptions, with cargo shipments at major US ports down by as much as 60%.
• Migrant crossings at the southern US border have dropped to historic lows under stricter immigration enforcement, raising legal and humanitarian concerns.
• The US ratified a minerals agreement with Ukraine, granting Kyiv full ownership of its resources and approving $50 million in defense sales.