The measures, focused on energy independence, economic revitalization, and a rollback of diversity and immigration initiatives, signal a dramatic pivot in national policy.
At the forefront of President Trump’s initiatives was the declaration of a national energy emergency, a move he claimed would unlock the nation’s untapped potential in fossil fuel resources.
“We have something that no other manufacturing nation will ever have, the largest amount of oil and gas of any country on Earth, and we are going to use it,” Trump said during his inaugural address.
The declaration grants the administration sweeping powers to expedite permits for fossil fuel infrastructure, including mining and drilling projects.
Trump also ordered the resumption of oil and gas drilling in Alaska and the repeal of Biden-era restrictions on liquefied natural gas exports, asserting these steps would boost domestic energy production and lower energy costs for Americans.
The 47th President of the United States ordered his administration to “eliminate the electric-vehicle mandate” — his bid to undo regulations governing automotive pollution and fuel-economy standards which he believes unfairly limit consumer choice.
The declaration to encourage expanded fossil fuel production is expected to draw criticism from environmental advocates, especially as climate disasters continue to escalate.
Meanwhile, in line with his “America First” agenda, President Trump signed orders to investigate alleged unfair trade practices and re-evaluate trade deals, including the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). The administration plans to assess China’s compliance with the 2020 trade deal and explore imposing new tariffs to protect domestic industries.
"Instead of taxing our citizens to enrich other countries, we will tariff and tax foreign countries to enrich our citizens," Trump said.
Trump also proposed the creation of an “External Revenue Service” to oversee tariff collections and launched a review of the U.S. industrial base to identify opportunities for strengthening manufacturing.
The Trump administration reinstated a freeze on federal hiring, barring exceptions for military and immigration enforcement roles, and reintroduced Schedule F, a controversial category of federal employment that removes job protections for certain civil servants. Federal workers were also ordered to return to in-office work, ending remote work policies implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Immigration policies saw some of the most dramatic reversals. Trump reinstated the “Remain in Mexico” policy for asylum seekers, suspended the refugee admissions program, and declared a national emergency at the southern border to redirect funds toward wall construction. He also announced plans to end birthright citizenship for children of undocumented immigrants, a proposal likely to face significant legal challenges.
“We’re taking back control of our borders,” Trump declared. “No longer will America be a sanctuary for those who enter illegally.”
In a broad push to reshape federal priorities, Trump ordered the termination of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs and recognized only two genders under federal law: Male and Female. Protections for transgender individuals in federal prisons were also rescinded.
On climate, Trump’s orders included withdrawing the U.S. from the Paris Agreement and halting offshore wind farm leasing, moves he justified as essential for economic growth.
Trump also ordered the withdrawal of the U.S. from the World Health Organization (WHO), marking the second time he has issued such orders.
"Oooh, that’s a big one," the newly inaugurated US president, who has been critical of how the international body handled Covid-19, said as he approved the document after arriving back at the White House.
Trump began the process of pulling America out from the Geneva-based institution during the pandemic in his first term. President Joe Biden later reversed that decision.
On Monday, Trump also ordered a review of the TikTok ban, granting the platform a 75-day extension to comply with a law requiring either a sale or a ban due to national security concerns raised by U.S. lawmakers.
The President has floated the idea of a joint venture, proposing a 50-50 partnership between "the United States" and TikTok’s Chinese owner, ByteDance.
Other orders issued on Monday include the renaming of Mount Denali and the Gulf of Mexico. Trump also tasked tech billionaire Elon Musk, a close associate, with leading a cost-cutting initiative dubbed the Department of Government Efficiency.

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