US President Donald Trump: Reciprocal Tariffs Will Target All Countries
	"Massive financial deficits with China, EU can only be cured with tariffs": Donald Trump

Day 1 - January 20, 2025

● At 12:02 on January 20, Eastern time (0:02 on January 21, Hanoi time), Donald Trump was sworn in at the US Capitol, officially becoming the 47th President of the United States of America.

● Immediately after taking office, President Trump signed a series of executive orders on: restricting immigration; withdrawing from treaties and international organizations; granting amnesty to those who participated in the riot at the Capitol on January 6, 2021...

Day 2 - January 21, 2025

● President Trump threatens to impose sanctions on Russia if Russian President Vladimir Putin refuses to negotiate an end to the conflict in Ukraine.

● President Donald Trump, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son, and Oracle Chairman Larry Ellison announce Stargate - a company Trump calls "the largest AI infrastructure project in history".

● President Trump said the US government is discussing imposing a 10% import tax on Chinese goods.

Day 3 - January 22, 2025

● The Trump administration sent an email to federal government employees, asking them to report in detail the results of their work last week. If they do not report on time, they may lose their jobs.

●In an interview on Fox News, Trump said he may cut off federal funding to cities that do not cooperate with the plan to deport immigrants.

● President Trump spoke by phone with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman.

Day 4 - January 23, 2025

● Trump signs an executive order establishing the "Presidential Working Group on Digital Asset Markets".

● Trump signs an executive order on declassifying records related to the assassinations of President John F. Kennedy, Senator Robert F. Kennedy and Dr. Martin Luther King.

● Speaking via video at the World Economic Forum (WEF) held in Davos (Switzerland), President Trump delivered the message: "If you don't manufacture in America, you will pay taxes".

Other events:

●US Secretary of State Marco Rubio had a phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, emphasizing: "Maintaining America's steadfast support for Israel is President Trump's top priority".

Day 5 - January 24, 2025

● During a visit to the storm-hit areas of North Carolina and the California wildfires, President Trump said he would sign an executive order to close the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

● The Trump administration removed 15 independent inspectors general from federal agencies. Inspectors general are responsible for monitoring, detecting, and preventing fraud and waste by government employees.

Other events:

● Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced a freeze on nearly all foreign aid for 90 days to evaluate its effectiveness, except for emergency food assistance and military aid to Israel and Egypt.

● The US Senate confirmed Pete Hegseth, a veteran and Fox News host, as Secretary of Defense.

Day 6 - January 25, 2025

● In an interview aboard Air Force One, President Trump discussed the idea of ​​relocating Palestinians from the Gaza Strip to Egypt and Jordan. He had previously spoken to King Abdullah II of Jordan about the idea.

Day 7 - January 26, 2025

● Trump announced sanctions against Colombia after the country's president, Gustavo Petro, said Colombia would not accept deportation flights for immigrants unless they were treated with "the dignity that a human being deserves."

That same evening, the White House said Colombia had agreed to accept immigrants, so Washington would not impose sanctions.

Day 8 - January 27, 2025

● President Trump signed an executive order banning transgender people from serving in the military. The order is accompanied by a broader directive that eliminates diversity, equity, and inclusion programs in the military.

He also signed another order that restores service members who were discharged for not getting the COVID-19 vaccine during the pandemic.

Day 9 - January 28, 2025

● The Trump administration issued a directive requiring all federal employees to return to work in person by February 6, ending remote work arrangements. The directive also announced imminent restructuring and layoffs at federal agencies.

Other events:

● White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt announced new media access rules that will allow independent journalists, podcasters, social media influencers, and content creators to attend White House press briefings.

Day 10 - January 29, 2025

● Trump announced that he would build a detention facility with a capacity of up to 30,000 illegal immigrants at Guantanamo Bay (Cuba).

Other events:

● The White House Office of Management and Budget rescinded a memorandum issued on January 27 freezing federal grants and loans. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said that although the memorandum was rescinded, President Donald Trump's executive order freezing foreign aid remains in effect.

Day 11 - January 30, 2025

● President Trump signed several executive orders related to hot-button education topics such as race, gender and protests at universities.

● Commenting on the plane crash in Washington DC on the evening of January 29, President Trump said: The Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Diversity and Inclusion hiring plan has weakened the agency. He appointed Christopher Rocheleau, a US Air Force veteran who has worked at the FAA for 22 years, to serve as acting head of the agency.

Day 12 - January 31, 2025

● President Trump announces that he will impose a 25% tariff on goods from Mexico and Canada and a 10% tariff on imports from China, starting February 1.

● The Trump administration initiates a round of layoffs targeting FBI and Justice Department employees involved in cases related to the January 6, 2021 Capitol Hill riot.

Day 13 - February 1, 2025

● President Trump announces airstrikes against ISIS targets in Somalia.

● Trump fires Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Director Rohit Chopra.

● Trump signs executive order imposing 10% tariffs on all imports from China and 25% tariffs on most imports from Canada and Mexico.

Other events:

● Secretary of State Marco Rubio visits Panama, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Dominican Republic.

Day 14 - February 2, 2025

● President Trump confirms that Washington is negotiating with Russia, Ukraine and others to reach a peace deal soon.

● Trump threatens to cut aid to South Africa to investigate allegations of discrimination in the country.

Other events:

● The US government ends Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for more than 300,000 Venezuelan immigrants residing in the US.

Day 15 - February 3, 2025

● President Trump speaks by phone with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, suspending tariffs on the two countries.

● Trump signs an executive order to create a sovereign wealth fund over the next 12 months, suggesting that the fund could be used to acquire social media platform TikTok.

Other events:

● The White House confirms plans to merge the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) into the State Department.

Day 16 - February 4, 2025

● President Trump suggested the United States could "take over" and "own" the Gaza Strip during a joint press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

● President Trump signs a memorandum reimposing a policy of maximum pressure on Iran.

● The Trump administration officially imposes a 10% tariff and eliminates "de minimis" exemptions for exports from China.

Other events:

● The State Department orders the closure of all USAID missions abroad and recalls thousands of USAID employees.

Day 17 - February 5, 2025

● President Trump signs an executive order banning transgender athletes from participating in women's sports.

Day 18 - February 6, 2025

● President Trump signs an executive order imposing sanctions on the International Criminal Court, citing the court's "abuse of its powers and its involvement in baseless actions targeting the United States and its ally Israel."

● The Trump administration suspends government funding to states and local communities.

● Appoints and removes a series of leaders.

Day 19 - February 7, 2025

● President Trump hosts Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba at the White House.

● Trump signs an executive order suspending aid to South Africa.

● President Trump temporarily exempts small, low-value packages from China from tariffs.

● Trump announces he has appointed himself Chairman of the Board of Directors of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and fired several board members.

Day 20 - February 8, 2025

● Trump revokes security clearances and stops providing daily intelligence briefings to former President Joe Biden, announcing restrictions on security clearances for some senior Biden administration officials.

Other events:

● Russ Vought, the new director of the White House Office of Management and Budget, announced that he has cut the budget of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB).

Day 26 - February 14, 2025

● President Trump signs an executive order to cut funding for schools requiring COVID-19 vaccinations.

● President Trump announces plans to impose tariffs on imported cars around April 2.

Other events:

● US Vice President J. D. Vance, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, National Security Advisor Mike Waltz attend the Munich Security Forum.

● Talks between Vice President J. D. Vance - Ukrainian President Zelensky in Munich: US demands Ukraine to let US mine rare earths to pay debts and receive aid.

Day 27 - February 15, 2025

● Speaking on X, Trump affirmed that he will continue to fight against limits on his executive power, despite a series of legal challenges.

Other events:

● Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov speaks by phone with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

● US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth visits a US military base in Poland.

● Keith Kellogg, President Donald Trump's special envoy for Ukraine, says the US-brokered Russia-Ukraine peace talks do not invite Europe to participate.

Day 28 - February 16, 2025

● Trump insists Zelensky will not be left out of peace talks with Russia.

● Trump appeals to the Supreme Court to fire the head of the agency protecting whistleblowers.

Other events:

● US Secretary of State says Europe will not be left out of US-brokered Russia-Ukraine peace talks.

● US Secretary of State Marco Rubio visits Israel.

Day 29 - February 17, 2025

● President Trump announces he will soon arrange a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Day 30 - February 18, 2025

● Trump accuses Ukraine of waging war and calls for new presidential elections in Ukraine as part of a peace deal with Russia.

● President Trump clarifies the role of billionaire Elon Musk and DOGE.

● Trump directs the firing of federal prosecutors in the Biden administration.

● Trump signs executive order cutting off all legal assistance for unaccompanied immigrant minors.

Other events:

● US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, Middle East Envoy Steve Witkoff meet with Russian delegation in Saudi Arabia.

Day 31 - February 19, 2025

● Trump calls Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky a “dictator” after Zelensky said Trump appears to be “trapped in a Russian disinformation bubble.”

● President Donald Trump calls himself “The King” after intervening to block New York City’s congestion pricing policy.

● Trump signs executive order expanding his authority over independent agencies such as the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).

● Trump signs executive order requiring reports on proposed measures to reduce the cost of in vitro fertilization (IVF).

Day 32 - February 20, 2025

● The Trump administration continues to fire federal employees, targeting the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and disaster relief agencies.

● National Security Adviser Mike Waltz said President Trump was "obviously disappointed" that Ukraine rejected the US offer to access 50% of Ukraine's mineral resources in exchange for aid.

Day 33 - February 21, 2025

● Trump replaces top officials at the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to speed up deportations of immigrants.

● Trump says it is essential that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky attends talks to end Russia's war in Ukraine.

● Announces dismissal of several senior US officers.

● Withdrawal of decision to cut off legal aid for unaccompanied immigrant children.

Day 34 - February 22, 2025

● In an interview with Fox News, President Trump said he wanted Ukraine to return $500 billion in aid.

● President Trump said he would go with billionaire Elon Musk to Fort Knox to inspect because of suspicions that "America's largest gold depository" was missing.

Day 35 - February 23, 2025

Day 36 - February 24, 2025

● US and French presidents discussed the Ukraine conflict; mineral and rare earth agreements; trade and defense relations. (Details)

Other events:

● At the United Nations General Assembly meeting on the occasion of the 3rd anniversary of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, the US voted against a resolution condemning Russia drafted by the European Union.

Day 37 - February 25, 2025

● President Trump proposes a "Golden Card" program to replace the EB-5 investor visa.

● The Trump administration says illegal immigrants could face fines and jail time if they fail to submit personal information to a government registry.

Day 38 - February 26, 2025

● President Donald Trump extends sanctions on Russia.

● In his first full cabinet meeting of his term, President Trump heaps praise on billionaire Elon Musk.

Day 39 - February 27, 2025

● President Trump hosts British Prime Minister Keir Starmer at the White House. Keir Starmer sends Trump a letter from King Charles III of England.

Day 40 - February 28, 2025

● President Donald Trump hosted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House, expected to sign an agreement on resources and reconstruction of Ukraine. However, the meeting quickly turned into a "fierce argument". The two sides canceled the press conference and did not sign the mineral agreement.

Day 41 - March 1, 2025

● President Trump signed an executive order recognizing English as the official language of the United States.

Other events:

● Elon Musk continued to send emails asking all federal employees to report on the results of their work last week.

Day 42 - March 2, 2025

Day 43 - March 3, 2025

● President Trump decides to temporarily suspend military aid to Ukraine.

Day 44 - March 4, 2025

● President Trump speaks before a joint session of the US Congress. With the theme "Renewing the American Dream", the speech highlights his domestic and foreign policy priorities during his term.

Day 45 - March 5, 2025

● The Trump administration stops sharing intelligence with Ukraine.

Day 46 - March 6, 2025

● The US postpones imposing a 25% tariff on goods imported from Canada and Mexico.

Other events:

● The US Treasury Department announced that the country will withdraw from the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP).

Day 47 - March 7, 2025

● President Trump hosts the first White House Crypto Summit.

● US President Trump threatens harsh sanctions if Russia does not negotiate peace.

● Trump said he will sign an executive order banning student loan forgiveness for public employees who engage in "improper activity".

Day 48 - March 8, 2025

● Trump calls on House Republicans to unite to vote on a new spending bill to avoid a government shutdown, as the March 14 deadline approaches.

Day 49 - March 9, 2025

● In an interview with Fox News, Trump said his tax policies would not cause the US economy to fall into recession and inflation.

Day 50 - March 10, 2025

● The US officially cancels 83% of USAID programs.

Day 51 - March 11, 2025

● US President Donald Trump announced that he wanted to invite Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to the White House again to promote peace talks, after Kiev agreed to Washington's 30-day ceasefire proposal.

Day 52 - March 12, 2025

● Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office, President Trump said he would not impose sanctions to pressure Russia because he wanted to achieve peace in Ukraine.

Day 53 - March 13, 2025

● During a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, President Donald Trump said the US annexation of Greenland was necessary to strengthen national and international security and NATO could participate in this.

● The Trump administration said it had terminated licenses for energy transactions with Russian financial institutions to put pressure on President Vladimir Putin to reach a peace agreement on Ukraine.

Day 54 - March 14, 2025

● In a post on Truth Social, President Trump said: "We had very productive discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin, and there is a very good chance that the conflict in Ukraine may finally come to an end."

● President Trump signs an executive order to downsize the Voice of America international radio station and six other federal agencies.

Other events:

● The US expels the South African ambassador.

Day 55 - March 15, 2025

● President Trump signs a temporary funding bill that extends through September 2025, ending the threat of a federal government shutdown.

● President Trump signs a proclamation invoking the "Adversary Alien Act" targeting what he calls Venezuelan gang members in the US. The White House calls this is a direct threat to national security.

Other events:

● According to Reuters, the Trump administration is considering issuing an order restricting citizens of 41 countries from traveling to the United States.

Day 56 - March 16, 2025

● US President Donald Trump launches large-scale military strikes against Houthi forces in Yemen.

● US President Donald Trump announces reciprocal tariffs and sector-specific tariffs from April 2. At the same time, import tariffs on steel and aluminum are increased to a fixed rate of 25%, with no exemptions or exceptions.

● The Trump administration deports hundreds of people accused of having ties to Venezuela's Tren de Aragua gang. The move comes shortly after a federal judge ordered the deportation flights to be suspended and those affected returned to the US.

Day 57 - March 17, 2025

● During a visit to the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts as Chairman of the Center's Board of Trustees, President Trump said he would release all remaining files related to the assassination of the late President John F. Kennedy on March 18.

● On the social network Truth Social, President Trump declared that Iran would be held responsible for any attacks carried out by the Houthi forces.

● Responding to the press, President Trump said he would speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the morning of March 18 about ending the conflict in Ukraine.

Day 58 - March 18, 2025

● President Trump spoke by phone with Russian President Putin. The two sides agreed to cease fire on energy and infrastructure targets in Ukraine.

● The Trump administration released secret files on the assassination of the late President Kennedy.

Other events:

● US federal court indefinitely blocks President Donald Trump's executive order banning transgender people from serving in the military.

Day 59 - March 19, 2025

● President Donald Trump speaks by phone with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, aiming to "adjust appropriately to the requests and needs of both Russia and Ukraine".

Other events:

● The US State Department said that "it is possible to extend the ceasefire" in the Gaza Strip, but the opportunity is "rapidly closing".

● US State Department spokeswoman Tammy Bruce said that Russia and the US will conduct technical negotiations in Saudi Arabia to discuss agreements reached during the talks between US President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Day 60 - March 20, 2025

● President Trump signs an executive order to dissolve the US Department of Education.

● President Trump said the country will soon sign a mineral and natural resources deal with Ukraine.

● The Trump administration issued new sanctions targeting Iran's oil trade.

● President Trump signed an executive order to boost domestic production of lithium and other critical minerals.

Day 61 - March 21, 2025

● Speaking in the Oval Office, President Trump said he believes a complete ceasefire will be reached "very soon" to end the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

● President Trump told reporters that the "reciprocal" tariffs he will impose on April 2 may have "flexibility."

● President Donald Trump announced the Pentagon's decision to develop the next-generation fighter jet called the F-47.

● The Trump administration will revoke the legal status of 532,000 migrants from South America starting April 24.

● US President Donald Trump revoked access to classified information for many former senior officials.

Day 62 - March 22, 2025

Day 63 - March 23, 2025

● The Trump administration defends its use of the “Enemy Aliens Act” of 1798 in deporting 137 Venezuelan immigrants last weekend.

Other events:

● Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov said talks between Ukrainian and US officials in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, ended well.

● US Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke by phone with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, stressing US support for Israel.

Day 64 - March 24, 2025

● Russia and the US conclude talks aimed at reaching a ceasefire in Ukraine.

● President Trump asserted that Washington’s upcoming visit to Denmark’s Greenland was not intended to be provocative and that the island could become part of the US in the future.

● President Donald Trump says the US may “ease tariffs for many countries”.

Day 65 - March 25, 2025

● US President Donald Trump requires citizens to prove their nationality when voting.

● Russia and the US agree on a list of energy facilities banned from attack, but do not adopt a joint statement after talks in Saudi Arabia.

Other events:

● The US Department of Commerce adds 80 entities to the export restriction list.

● EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic meets with US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Trade Representative Jamieson Greer to discuss tariffs but no specific agreement has been reached, as the US prepares to impose higher tariffs on EU goods and many other countries.

Day 66 - March 26, 2025

● President Trump imposes a 25% tariff on imported cars.

● Trump orders declassification of FBI files related to investigation into ties between his first election campaign and Russia.

Other events:

● US Secretary of State Marco Rubio: The US will continue to provide foreign aid in a way that is more consistent with US foreign policy and the actual needs of partner countries.

Day 67 - March 27, 2025

● Trump said the US could reduce tariffs if China agreed to the TikTok deal.

● The Trump administration plans to stop funding vaccines for children in developing countries.

Day 68 - March 28, 2025

● Trump asked to cut the budgets of NPR and PBS.

Other events:

● The US cuts 10,000 health care workers.

● The US cuts funding for the WTO.

Day 69 - March 29, 2025

● President Trump said he was ready to negotiate with countries that wanted to avoid taxes.

● President Trump said: The US needs to control Greenland for world peace.

● The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to allow the resumption of deportation of Venezuelan immigrants.

Other events:

● The US officially announced the restructuring of USAID before July 1, 2025.

Day 70 - March 30, 2025

● President Trump threatened to bomb Iran if a nuclear deal was not reached.

● Trump is serious about running for a third presidential term.

Other events:

● US and Japanese defense ministers met in Tokyo, discussing many cooperation contents.

Day 71 - March 31, 2025

● President Trump signs executive order to facilitate and accelerate more than $1 billion in business investments.

● Trump reveals Saudi Arabia will be the destination of his first foreign trip.

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