Donald Trump turns 100 days as president of the United States: tariffs, mass deportations and more decisions

Chijioke Obinna

Donald Trump turns 100 days as president of the United States: tariffs, mass deportations and more decisions

The president of the United States has turned 100 days in the White House, after On January 20 will take office and became the 47th president of the United States, after a first term between 2017 and 2021.

In these three months they have passed “Things we had never seen in the United States” In the field of civil liberties, as Mike Zamore, director of Government Policies and Affairs of the American Union of Civil Liberties (ACLU) said in an interview with EFE.

With each decision Donald Trump has taken, The world has been aware of him and its consequences, as well as each press conference that has given from the oval office. Although, although he won with a wide victory, thousands of Americans have left twice in recent days to the streets to demonstrate against the current course of the country.

Massive deportations, layoffs or withdrawal of humanitarian aid

The first day of his second term began with the Indults to those convicted of the assault on the Capitolthe change of the Gulf of Mexico for Gulf of America and the withdrawal of the United States of the Treaty of Paris.

  • Google Maps renowned the Gulf of Mexico for ‘Gulfo de América’, after an order by Donald Trump

They followed mass deportations Thousands of migrants without papers to maximum security prisons in El Salvador, although this decision has turned a turn, since on Saturday the Supreme Court has ordered to suspend deportations protected by the Law of Foreign Enemies. While Donald Trump’s administration has requested, through a 15 -page letter, which revokes the decision.

  • Trump’s ‘scissors’ in international humanitarian aid: less subsidies and template cuts

With the passing of the days he began to dismantle the Department of Education, withdrew funds for humanitarian aid and with the help of his right hand, Elon Musk, which he appointed Superior Counselor of the President of the United States, implemented measures against the administration – among the most significant, numerous dismissals or the idea that employees work 120 hours per week.

His role in the Ukraine War

Internationally, Donald Trump has insisted on getting Greenland because it is a vital territory for the United States. The vice president, JD Vance, visited a military base on the island and accused Denmark of not doing his job well and to neglect its population. He also recalled the idea of ​​turning Canada into state 51 of the United States.

  • Trump seeks to get Greenland at all costs: “I hope to achieve it without the use of military force, but I don’t rule out anything”

In the Gaza War he has played an active role in negotiations. His most controversial statements arrived when he proposed Turn the strip into the “Riviera de Oriente Middle”. During these months the fire between both parties was reached, although the conflict continues latent despite its attempt to finish it quickly.

  • Trump shares a video on his social network with a rebuilt and tourist gaza

He also intended to end immediately, “he said” in less than 24 hours ” – with the Ukraine War. And nothing is further from reality. The conflict continues and more alive than ever. In fact, recently Trump has threatened to abandon peace negotiations if, in the short term, Zelenski and Putin do not reach an agreement.

  • Trump fails one of his most repeated promises: end the Ukraine War “in 24 hours”

In relation to this conflict, it should be remembered The tense meeting held Trump and Zelenski In the White House, in which the US President accused the Ukrainian of having begun the war, called him “dictator” and threatened to move “fast or run out of country.”

  • The most tense moments of the encounter between Trump and Zelenski in the White House: “You are being disrespectful”

The most controversial measure: tariffs

While there is a decision that has paralyzed the world is The implementation of “reciprocal tariffs”. What initially seemed a simple warning, it has finally come true. On April 2, baptized as ‘Liberation Day’, Trump offered a press conference in which he taught a list with the levies for each country, among which are: 20% to the European Union or 145% to China.

  • The complete list of the new reciprocal tariffs announced by Donald Trump

The consequences of the decision did not wait and the main stock exchanges in the world, including the American Wall Street, suffered falls and losses in the session of the next day. However, Donald Trump days later announced A 90 -day pause Of the second tariff rate, since it maintains 10% base, 25% on cars, steel and aluminum, and except China, which keeps the pulse and complete rate.

Chijioke Obinna

I've been passionate about storytelling and journalism since my early days growing up in Lagos. With a background in political science and years of experience in investigative reporting, I aim to bring nuanced perspectives to pressing global issues. Outside of writing, I enjoy exploring Nigeria’s vibrant cultural scene and mentoring young aspiring journalists.