#Trump100Days developments from Donald Trump’s first 100 days in office during his second term (January 20 – April 30, 2025):

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1. Aggressive Use of Executive Power

• Trump signed over 135 executive orders, the most in modern U.S. history for a 100-day period.

• These included the dismantling of the Department of Education, eliminating DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) programs, and slashing federal regulations.

• He created a new “Department of Government Efficiency” with Elon Musk as director to overhaul bureaucracy and cut government spending.

(Source: Time)

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2. International Trade & Tariff Policy

• Trump launched the “Liberation Day Tariffs” on April 2:

• A 10% base tariff on all imports.

• Higher rates for “unfair traders”: China (34%), Thailand (36%), Vietnam (46%).

• Global markets dropped sharply in response, and foreign leaders condemned the policy.

(Source: Wikipedia)