Trump Action Archive

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• Trump granted Switzerland favorable tariff deal after receiving gold gifts from Swiss billionaires — Trump granted Switzerland a favorable tariff break one week after the country's industry leaders visited the White House and presented him with pricey gold gifts. U.S. Trade Representative Jamison Greer announced a trade deal with Switzerland that cut its tariff rate from 39 percent to 15 percent. Swiss President Karin Keller-Sutter had previously failed to persuade Trump to change his tariff position in an icy August phone conversation. The breakthrough came after an entourage of gift-bearing Swiss billionaires, including Rolex CEO Jean Frédéric Dufour, Johann Rupert from luxury goods maker Richemont, and Marwan Shakarchi from gold refining company MKS, visited the White House on November 4. After the meeting, Trump had a gold clock and a bar of gold on his Oval Office desk.

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• Trump Administration's Real Estate Developments Abroad — During Trump's second term, real estate developers are planning and constructing 20 Trump-branded projects in nine foreign countries. These developments will nearly triple the number of Trump properties operating abroad. The projects involve seeking subcontractors, buyers, and permits from foreign governments, raising concerns about potential conflicts of interest.
• Trump Organization Strikes $5.5 Billion Deal in Qatar — The Trump Organization has entered into a partnership with Qatari Diar and Dar Global to develop a $5.5 billion Trump International Golf Club in Qatar. This deal, announced on May 1, 2025, is part of a broader strategy to expand the Trump brand internationally. Eric Trump, who announced the deal alongside a Qatari government official, emphasized the collaboration's significance. The partnership raises concerns about the potential for foreign influence on U.S. policy in exchange for business opportunities.
• Jared Kushner's hotel project in Serbia halted — A $500 million Trump International Hotel project in Belgrade, Serbia, led by Jared Kushner's firm, has been halted after a government official admitted to forging a document to allow the demolition of a historic building on the site. The incident raises questions about the legality and ethics of the project's approval process and its impact on cultural heritage.

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• SEC halts fraud prosecution of Chinese national — The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has halted its fraud prosecution against Chinese crypto entrepreneur Justin Sun. Sun, who was charged in March 2023 with marketing unregistered securities and manipulating the crypto market, had recently invested $75 million in World Liberty Financial (WLF), a venture backed by Donald Trump. This investment resulted in a significant financial benefit for Trump. The SEC and Sun filed a joint request for a 60-day stay to explore a potential resolution, which was granted by a federal judge. This development raises questions about the SEC's enforcement actions and potential settlements.