Trump Action Archive

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• House Republicans propose phasing out green tax credits — House Republicans have proposed a plan to phase out green tax credits from Joe Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act, specifically targeting credits 48E and 45Y for clean energy investment and production.

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• Report identifies factors contributing to UK productivity stagnation — The Resolution Foundation's Simon Pittaway released a report identifying health, energy, and information technology as key factors contributing to the stagnation of productivity in the UK.
• Study finds Medicare price reductions led to decline in medical innovation — A study by Ji and Rogers found that substantial Medicare price reductions in the medical device industry resulted in a 29% decline in new product introductions and an 80% decrease in patent filings over a decade.

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• SpaceX Secures $6 Billion Pentagon Contract — SpaceX, owned by Elon Musk, has secured a $6 billion contract from the Pentagon, marking a significant increase in its military contracts.

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• Executive order modifying reciprocal tariff rates — On May 12, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order modifying reciprocal tariff rates with the People's Republic of China.
• Executive Order Modifying Reciprocal Tariff Rates With China

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• Proposed Budget Reconciliation Bill — The Republican-led Congress is advancing a Budget Reconciliation Bill that aims to implement significant cuts to Medicaid and SNAP, while providing substantial tax cuts for the wealthy and corporations.
• House Energy and Commerce Committee Proposes Medicaid Cuts — The House Energy and Commerce Committee has released a proposal to cut $880 billion in federal spending over a decade, with significant reductions targeting Medicaid.
• House committees release plans for tax cuts and spending cuts — Several House committees, including the Ways and Means and Energy and Commerce committees, released plans for a legislative measure that includes extending the 2017 Trump tax cuts and implementing cuts to various

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• RFK Jr and Trump unveil new administration plan to lower prescription drug prices — President Trump stated that savings from reduced drug costs would fund the 'Golden Dome' missile defense shield.
• Trump discusses funding for missile defense shield — President Trump signed an executive order directing the U.S.
• Trump issues executive order on drug prices — President Trump announced a 30-day deadline for pharmaceutical companies to lower drug prices as part of his executive order.

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• Trump announces major trade deal with the UK — President Donald Trump unveiled his first major trade deal since returning to office, following accelerated talks with the UK.
• Trump discusses potential tariff exemptions for childcare products — Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent informed Congress that the administration is considering potential tariff exemptions for childcare and baby products, including strollers and car seats.
• Trump escalates tariffs on Chinese goods — President Trump has ramped up tariffs on Chinese goods to 145%, initiating a trade war between the U.S.

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• Trump’s EPA plans to end Energy Star program — The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Trump administration plans to end the Energy Star program, which has certified energy efficiency for home appliances for over 30 years.

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• Freight Technologies Buys Trump Crypto to Influence Trade Policy — Freight Technologies, an international trucking logistics firm, announced plans to purchase $20 million worth of Trump Crypto coins to influence U.S.

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• Trump Administration to Revoke Harvard's Tax-Exempt Status — On May 2, 2025, Trump announced on Truth Social that his administration will revoke Harvard University's tax-exempt status, claiming "It's what they deserve!" This move targets the university's financial standing and

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• Trump Administration Agrees to Halt School Funding Freeze in Maine — The Trump administration has agreed to halt its efforts to freeze funds for a child nutrition program in Maine, following a settlement with the state.
• Dismissal entered — Maine v. US Department of Agriculture (D. Me.) 1:25-cv-00131 — Plaintiff voluntarily dismissed this action with prejudice.
• Trump Administration Settles with Maine Over Child Nutrition Program — The Trump administration reached a settlement with Maine, restoring federal funds for a state child nutrition program previously frozen due to Maine's trans athlete policies.

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• Senate Report on Musk's Influence Over Federal Government — A Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations report found that Elon Musk could avoid over $2 billion in potential legal financial liabilities due to his influence on the federal government through DOGE.

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• Republicans pass budget framework for Trump's proposed bill — Earlier this month, Republicans in Congress passed a budget framework for a bill proposed by President Trump.
• 2025 Federal Budget Resolution Clears Congress — The 2025 Budget Resolution has cleared both houses of Congress, proposing significant tax cuts for the wealthy and cuts to Medicaid and SNAP.

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• Fed Chair Powell affirms independence amid Trump threats — Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell announced he would not lower interest rates due to economic uncertainty caused by tariffs, emphasizing the Fed's independence from political pressure.
• Trump Criticizes Fed Chair Jerome Powell Over Interest Rates — On April 17, 2025, former President Donald Trump criticized Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for not lowering U.S.
• Trump criticizes Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell — President Donald Trump publicly criticized Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell on his social media platform, claiming Powell is "always TOO LATE AND WRONG" and expressing a desire for Powell's termination.

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• Trump administration's tariffs threaten Delaware's economy — The Trump administration's imposition of market-shattering tariffs poses a threat to Delaware's economy, potentially disrupting Governor Matt Meyer's agenda.
• Trump Institutes and Pauses Tariffs, Causing Market Chaos — On April 2, 2025, Donald Trump declared "liberation day" and announced a 10% universal tariff on all imported goods, followed by "reciprocal tariffs" on April 9, including a 34% tariff on imports from China and a 20%
• Trump Pauses Tariffs for Most Countries, Excluding China — President Donald Trump announced a 90-day pause on a range of tariffs for most countries, while maintaining a 145% tariff on Chinese imports.

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• Tesla halts orders in China due to tariff impacts — Tesla has stopped taking orders for its Model S sedans and Model X SUVs in China following the imposition of reciprocal tariffs between the U.S.

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• House Republicans Approve Budget Framework — The House of Representatives, led by Republicans, narrowly approved a budget framework that would add $5.8 trillion to the national debt.

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• Trump’s DOJ Disbands Crypto Fraud Investigation Unit — The US Department of Justice, under the Trump administration, has disbanded its National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team (NCET), which was responsible for investigating cryptocurrency-related fraud.

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• Trump threatens additional tariffs on China — President Trump announced plans to impose an additional 50% tariff on China, effective Wednesday, unless China drops its retaliatory tariffs on U.S.
• Amendment to Reciprocal Tariffs and Updated Duties As Applied to Low-Value Imports From the People's Republic of China — President Trump announced plans to impose an additional 50% tariff on China unless it drops its retaliatory tariffs on U.S.
• Trump Imposes New Tariffs on China — On April 8, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order amending reciprocal tariffs and updating duties on low-value imports from China.

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• Federal Reserve Chair warns of inflation risks — Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell stated that Trump's tariffs are "highly likely" to increase inflation and could lead to job losses.
• Goldman Sachs Raises Recession Probability — Goldman Sachs has increased the probability of a recession to 45% due to the economic impact of newly announced tariffs.
• Former Treasury Secretary warns of financial crisis — Former Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers warned that the current economic situation is an "iatrogenic financial crisis," caused by the actions and rhetoric of Trump and his administration, rather than external factors.

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• U.S. stock markets experience significant decline — The U.S.
• Stock market experiences significant decline — Following President Trump's announcement of high tariffs on April 2, 2025, the stock market experienced a significant decline on April 3 and continued to drop on April 4 while Trump was at one of his private golf
• Wall Street Experiences Volatile Trading Day — Wall Street experienced a volatile trading day with significant fluctuations in stock prices.

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• Targeting of the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau — The Consumer Finance Protection Bureau (CFPB) was targeted by Musk's "Doge" initiative nearly a week after it published a rule that would regulate technology companies, including X, which was planning a partnership

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• Senate Passes Resolution to Block Tariffs on Canadian Products — The Senate passed a resolution to block President Trump's tariffs on Canadian products, with four Republican senators joining Democrats in the vote.
• Senate Passes Resolution to Eliminate Trump's Canadian Tariffs — The Senate has passed a resolution to eliminate President Trump's tariffs on Canadian imports.
• Senate Votes to Rescind Trump Canada Tariffs — The U.S.

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• Trump Declares National Emergency to Justify Tariffs — President Trump declared a national emergency under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to justify the imposition of new tariffs on imports.
• Executive Order on Reciprocal Tariffs — On April 2, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order imposing a reciprocal tariff policy to address large and persistent U.S.

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• Cleveland-Cliffs announces layoffs due to auto industry tariffs — Cleveland-Cliffs, a major U.S.