Donald trump new policies
As of my knowledge cutoff in 2021, Donald Trump's administration implemented several policies across various domains. Here are some notable ones:
Economy and Trade:
- Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (2017): Signed into law, this act reduced corporate tax rates from 35% to 21% and individual tax rates from 7 brackets to 4 brackets.
- Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum (2018): Imposed tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, citing national security concerns.
- Withdrawal from Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) (2017): Withdrew the US from the TPP, a trade agreement between 12 Pacific Rim countries.
- US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) (2018): Replaced NAFTA with a new trade agreement, focusing on increased trade and economic cooperation between the US, Mexico, and Canada.
Immigration:
- Travel Ban (2017): Implemented a travel ban targeting seven predominantly Muslim countries, citing national security concerns.
- Border Wall (2017): Proposed a wall along the US-Mexico border, with funding allocated in 2018.
- End of DACA (2017): Rescinded the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, which protected young undocumented immigrants brought to the US as children.
- Family Separation Policy (2018): Implemented a policy separating migrant families at the US-Mexico border, leading to widespread criticism and controversy.
Healthcare:
- Repeal of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) (2017): Attempted to repeal the ACA, also known as Obamacare, but failed to pass a replacement bill in Congress.
- Association Health Plans (AHPs) (2018): Signed an executive order allowing small businesses and individuals to purchase health insurance across state lines.
- Short-Term Limited Duration Insurance (STLDI) (2018): Expanded the availability of short-term health insurance plans, which do not have to comply with ACA regulations.
Environment and Energy:
- Withdrawal from Paris Climate Agreement (2017): Announced the US withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement, citing concerns over the agreement's economic impact.
- Rollback of Environmental Regulations (2017-2019): Rolled back several environmental regulations, including those related to coal mining, oil drilling, and vehicle emissions.
- Opening of Public Lands to Drilling (2017): Signed an executive order opening up public lands to oil and gas drilling.
Education:
- School Choice Initiative (2017): Launched a school choice initiative, aiming to increase access to charter schools and voucher programs.
- Education Secretary Betsy DeVos (2017): Appointed Betsy DeVos as Education Secretary, who has been a vocal advocate for school choice and charter schools.
Foreign Policy:
- Recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's Capital (2017): Recognized Jerusalem as Israel's capital, sparking international criticism and controversy.
- Withdrawal from the Iran Nuclear Deal (2018): Withdrew the US from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), also known as the Iran Nuclear Deal.
- Sanctions on Venezuela (2019): Imposed sanctions on Venezuela, citing human rights abuses and political instability.
Other notable policies:
- Executive Order on Free Speech (2019): Signed an executive order aimed at promoting free speech on college campuses.
- National Emergency Declaration (2019): Declared a national emergency at the US-Mexico border, allowing for the diversion of funds to build a border wall.
- Census Citizenship Question (2019): Added a citizenship question to the 2020 US Census, sparking controversy and legal challenges.
Please note that this is not an exhaustive list, and Trump's administration implemented many other policies across various domains. Additionally, the effectiveness and impact of these policies are subject to ongoing debate and analysis.