As Donald Trump steps back into office, his administration wasted no time reshaping America’s future from expanded trade tariffs, to sweeping immigration crackdowns at home and abroad. As of February 7th, 2025, he has implemented several significant policies across various sectors. Here is a brief quick dive into the overall policies:
Trade and Economy:
Tariffs: President Trump threatened a 25% tariff on all goods imported from Mexico and Canada and imposed a 10% tariff on imports from China. These measures are part of his strategy to reduce trade imbalances and protect American Industries. He is currently targeting steel and aluminum tariffs.
Sovereign Wealth Fund: The United States’s first sovereign wealth fund was created, potentially funded by tariff revenues. The fund aims to invest in manufacturing, research, and infrastructure to improve the nation’s economic standing and well-being.
Energy and Environment:
Energy Policy: President Trump expressed concerns over the impact of large-scale wind farms on natural landscapes and their inefficiency in serving energy consumers. To address this issue, he temporarily halted leasing for large-scale wind farms. Moreover, the U.S. will withdraw from the Paris Climate Accord, emphasizing technological innovation, economic growth, and climate adaptation.
Foreign Policy:
Iran: A new executive order was signed to implement and escalate political pressure on Iran. This “maximum pressure” strategy aims to reduce Iran’s regional influence and nuclear ambitions.
Immigration:
Significant Policy Changes: The administration enacted more than 10 immigration-related orders to improve border security and prioritize mass deportation, fulfilling campaign promises to strengthen immigration enforcement.
Social Policies:
Transgender Protection and DEI programs: Executive Orders are underway to roll back protections for transgender individuals and end Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion(DEI) programs.
Sports Participation Ban: An executive order titled “Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports” has been passed, prohibiting transgender girls and women from participating in female sports events at educational institutions.
Healthcare Funding Restrictions: The order to halt federal funding for gender-affirming care for transgender individuals under the age of 29 and to define sex as immutable has been issued.
But what do these changes mean for everyday Americans? As the administration aggressively fights against immigration and transgender protections, dismantles DEI programs, and tightens border security,- many in this nation find themselves in distress. These policy shifts have sparked widespread debates and legal challenges from families and organizations citing violations of Constitutional rights. However, they have also received support from those who relied on President Trump’s campaign promises.
Is this the beginning of a new bold area or a return to familiar grounds? The answer will shape our next four years and beyond.