Trump Action Archive

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• Trump revoked electric vehicle targets — On January 20, 2025, Trump revoked a non-binding executive order signed by Biden aimed at making half of all new vehicles sold in 2030 electric. Trump stated "The United States will not sabotage our own industries while China pollutes with impunity." The action is part of broader efforts to repeal Biden's environmental protections. Trump has also promised to roll back auto pollution standards finalized by Biden's administration.
• Trump revokes Biden's electric vehicle target order — On January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order revoking a 2021 order by President Joe Biden that aimed to make 50% of all new vehicles sold by 2030 electric. This action is part of Trump's broader agenda to repeal environmental protections introduced during Biden's administration and to support the US gas-powered car industry. The revocation of the electric vehicle target has sparked criticism from environmental groups, who argue it will lead to higher prices, increased pollution, and reduced competitiveness.
• Trump signs order to withdraw US from Paris climate agreement — On his first day back as president, Donald Trump signed an executive order to withdraw the United States from the Paris climate agreement. This move, announced at the Capital One Arena in Washington DC, initiates the formal process of withdrawal from the international treaty aimed at mitigating climate change effects. The withdrawal process is expected to take about a year. This marks the second time Trump has moved to exit the agreement, having previously done so during his first term before the US rejoined under President Biden.
• Trump suspends offshore wind leasing — Donald Trump issued an executive action suspending offshore wind leasing on the outer continental shelf pending an environmental and economic review. This decision halts the development of offshore wind projects, which are a key component of renewable energy strategies. The suspension aligns with Trump's campaign promises to target renewable energy projects and prioritize fossil fuel development.
• Trump withdraws US from Paris climate agreement — On January 20, 2025, Donald Trump signed an executive order withdrawing the United States from the Paris climate agreement. This action was part of a series of executive orders signed by Trump on his first day back in office, reversing several policies from the Biden administration. The withdrawal from the Paris agreement aligns the US with countries like Iran, Libya, and Yemen, which are not part of the accord. This move was celebrated by Trump supporters as a victory for American interests, despite concerns about its impact on global climate efforts.
• Trump issues executive order to withdraw from Paris Agreement — President Donald Trump issued an executive order titled "Putting America First In International Environmental Agreements," directing the United States to withdraw from the Paris Agreement under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. The order mandates the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations to submit formal notification of withdrawal and cease any financial commitments related to the agreement. The order emphasizes prioritizing American economic interests in international environmental agreements and revokes the U.S. International Climate Finance Plan.
• White House issues presidential memorandum withdrawing all Outer Continental Shelf areas from offshore wind leasing and imposing moratorium on federal wind permitting — The White House issued a presidential memorandum on January 20, 2025, directing the withdrawal of all areas on the Outer Continental Shelf from offshore wind energy leasing, effective January 21, 2025, pending revocation. The memorandum also imposes a temporary cessation of new or renewed federal approvals, permits, leases, and loans for onshore and offshore wind projects pending a comprehensive review. It directs the Secretary of the Interior to place a moratorium on activities under the Lava Ridge Wind Project Record of Decision and to assess environmental and cost impacts of defunct windmills.
• Executive Order on International Environmental Agreements — President Donald J. Trump signed Executive Order 14162, directing the United States to withdraw from the Paris Agreement and other international climate commitments under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. The order mandates the cessation of financial commitments related to these agreements and revokes the U.S. International Climate Finance Plan. The order emphasizes prioritizing American economic interests in international energy agreements.
• Trump signed executive order to exit World Health Organization — On January 20, 2025, Trump signed an executive order to have the US exit the World Health Organization (WHO). Trump stated "World Health ripped us off, everybody rips off the United States. It's not going to happen any more," accusing the WHO of mishandling the COVID-19 pandemic and other international health crises. The US will leave the WHO in 12 months and stop all financial contributions. The US is the biggest financial backer to the UN health agency.
• Withdrawal from Paris climate agreement — Trump initiated withdrawal of the US from the Paris climate agreement on his first day back in office. In January 2026, he pulled the US out of dozens of international organizations, including the Framework Convention on Climate Change, underpinning all international efforts to combat global warming.
• White House signed executive order withdrawing the United States from the World Health Organization — President Trump signed an executive order on January 20, 2025, directing the United States to withdraw from the WHO. The order revokes the 2021 presidential letter that had retracted a prior 2020 withdrawal notice, revokes Executive Order 13987 (the Biden-era COVID response coordination order), directs the Secretary of State and OMB Director to pause all U.S. funding to the WHO and recall U.S. personnel, and instructs the Secretary of State to cease negotiations on the WHO Pandemic Agreement and International Health Regulations amendments.
• White House signed executive order withdrawing United States from Paris Agreement and related climate finance commitments — The White House signed an executive order titled "Putting America First In International Environmental Agreements" on January 20, 2025. The order directs the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations to immediately notify the UN Secretary-General of U.S. withdrawal from the Paris Agreement under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. The order also directs cessation of all U.S. financial commitments under the climate framework, revokes the U.S. International Climate Finance Plan, and requires federal agencies to rescind policies implementing climate finance initiatives within 30 days.
• Trump withdraws US from Paris climate accord — President Trump signed an executive order for the United States to withdraw from the Paris climate accord, reversing the previous administration's commitment to the international agreement aimed at addressing climate change. This decision marks a significant shift in US climate policy and aligns with Trump's focus on fossil fuels and energy independence.
• Trump withdraws US from the Paris climate agreement — President Donald Trump signed an executive order withdrawing the United States from the 2015 Paris climate agreement. This action fulfills a campaign promise to exit the global treaty aimed at mitigating climate change impacts. The withdrawal is part of Trump's broader efforts to roll back climate protections and policies established during the Biden administration.
• Trump withdraws from the Paris climate agreement — On his first day back in office, President Donald Trump announced the withdrawal of the United States from the Paris climate agreement. This decision was part of a series of executive orders signed by Trump, signaling a shift in U.S. foreign policy towards an "America first" approach. The withdrawal from the climate agreement marks a significant departure from international climate cooperation efforts, potentially impacting global climate change initiatives.
• Trump withdraws from the World Health Organization — President Donald Trump signed an executive order to withdraw the United States from the World Health Organization (WHO). The order cited the WHO's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and its alleged political influences as reasons for the withdrawal. This move could have significant implications for global health initiatives and the U.S.'s role in international health diplomacy.
• Bloomberg pledges support for Paris Climate Agreement — Following Trump's announcement to withdraw the U.S. from the Paris Climate Agreement, former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg stated that his philanthropic foundation would cover the U.S. financial contributions to the agreement and ensure compliance with its reporting requirements. This move underscores the role of private philanthropy in addressing climate change in the absence of federal support.

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• Presidential memorandum on America First Trade Policy — The Executive Office of the President issued a memorandum establishing the America First Trade Policy. This policy directs various departments to investigate trade deficits, unfair trade practices, and currency manipulation. It also mandates reviews of trade agreements, including the USMCA, and assesses economic relations with China. The memorandum aims to enhance national security and benefit American workers and businesses by recommending tariffs and other measures.
• White House issued presidential memorandum on America First Trade Policy — The White House issued a presidential memorandum on January 20, 2025, directing multiple cabinet secretaries and trade officials to conduct investigations and reviews of U.S. trade practices, trade deficits, unfair trading practices by other countries, currency manipulation, tariff collection mechanisms, and trade agreements including USMCA and those with China. The memorandum orders assessments of the industrial base, export controls, and national security implications of trade policy, with unified reports due to the President by April 1 and April 30, 2025.
• Trump plans 25% tariff on Canadian and Mexican imports — Donald Trump has pledged to impose a 25% tariff on all Canadian and Mexican imports, affecting America's two largest trading partners. This move is linked to drug-trafficking concerns and could reshape North American commerce. Both Canada and Mexico have indicated they would respond to such tariffs, potentially leading to trade tensions.