282 days into Donald Trump's term The S&P 500 is up 13.9% Inflation is at 2.9% Unemployment rate is 4.3%

South Korea  will invest $350 billion  in the U.S. for lower tariffs . The deal reportedly includes South Korea buying U.S. oil and gas  and making $600+ billion  in further investments. Trump approved South Korea building a nuclear submarine  in U.S. shipyards .

$150 Billion Tech Purchase:  Malaysian companies agreed to purchase $150 billion  in semiconductors, aerospace components, and data center equipment. Critical Minerals Access:  Malaysia committed to no bans/quotas  on exports of critical minerals or rare earth elements to the U.S. Preferential Market Access:  Malaysia committed to significant preferential access for U.S. industrial and agricultural exports (e.g., dairy, poultry, vehicles).

Near-Total Tariff Elimination:  Thailand will eliminate tariffs on approximately 99%  of U.S. industrial and agricultural goods. $26.8 Billion in Purchases:  Forthcoming deals include $5.4B in energy products, $2.6B in agriculture (per year), and $18.8B  for 80 U.S. aircraft. Non-Tariff Barrier Removal:  Thailand committed to accepting U.S. vehicle standards and FDA certificates for medical devices and pharmaceuticals.

100% Tariff Elimination:  Cambodia eliminated tariffs on all  U.S. industrial and agricultural exports. Labor Rights Commitment:  Cambodia committed to protecting internationally recognized labor rights and prohibiting goods made with forced labor. Non-Tariff Barrier Reduction:  Cambodia agreed to address non-tariff barriers, including streamlining import approvals and recognizing U.S. food standards.

$3B+ Joint Investment:  Kicks off over $3 billion  in joint mineral projects to unlock $53 billion  in resources. Secures Supply:  Develops a non-China supply chain, including funding for a crucial gallium refinery  in Western Australia. Global Model:  Establishes a worldwide model for resilient mineral and energy supply-chain  cooperation. US push for a Critical Minerals Framework as a model for supply chain cooperation globally resulting in securing rare earth mineral supp

Approved a generic version of the abortion pill Mifepristone , allowing three U.S. companies to produce it and expanding access to medication abortion

The Trump 21-Point Gaza Peace Plan which called for the war to be ended, boost humanitarian aid in Gaza, and would require Hamas to release all Israeli hostages within 72-hours

Exceeded Goals:  The Army National Guard and the Air National Guard combined to exceed their fiscal year 2025 recruiting goals , enlisting nearly 50,000 new members. Strongest Performance:  This success reflects a historic surge  in military recruiting across the U.S. armed forces, with the Department of War achieving its strongest performance in 30 years  since November 2024. Recruit Motivation:  Officials attribute the success to recruits seeking "long-term value,"  career

Declaring ANTIFA as a terrorist threat due to their illegal organizations and campaigns of violence to obstruct enforcement of federal laws, doxing and calls for the overthrow of the U.S. government

Record Conservation Funding:  Allocated a historic, largest-ever  LWCF funding of $437.4 Million  to all 50 states and territories. Prioritizing Recreation:  Directed LWCF funds to expand outdoor recreation infrastructure  in underserved and urban communities. Reducing Red Tape:  Issued Secretary’s Order 3442  to reduce bureaucracy and streamline LWCF implementation for public benefit.

Sets baseline 15% tariff  on nearly all Japanese imports to the U.S. Japan commits to $8 billion/year  in U.S. agricultural/industrial goods purchases. Japan agrees to invest $550 billion  in the United States, selected by the U.S. Government.

Positive growth record for blue-collar workers:  grew almost 2%  in the first five months of 2025. $13,300 increase  in take-home pay projected from the "One Big Beautiful Bill" tax cut. 497,000 jobs  created since January 2025, with all net growth in the private sector (as of August 2025).

Near 200,000 Removals: ICE deported 199,600 individuals between January and August 27, 2025 (Trump's second term). Highest Level in Decade Pace: This removal pace puts the agency on track for the highest level of deportations in a decade (since FY2014). Targeting Sanctuary Cities: Operations are being "ramped up" in "problem areas" like sanctuary cities (e.g., Chicago and New York).

PROSECUTING BURNING OF THE AMERICAN FLAG Prosecution Focus:  The order targets flag desecration only if it involves other crimes (like violence or property damage) or incites a riot. Immigration Action:  Foreign nationals who desecrate the flag may face the loss of visas or other immigration benefits.

The "America by Design"  initiative is established to improve the visual presentation and usability  of federal services in both digital and physical spaces . A National Design Studio (NDS)  and a new position, Chief Design Officer , are created within the White House to lead this effort. The initiative will prioritize improving high-impact  websites and physical sites that affect Americans' daily lives , aiming for initial results by July 4, 2026

U.S. Mediation:  The framework was a U.S.-brokered deal, credited by both sides to President Donald Trump and Special Envoy Steve Witkoff. Decades of Conflict:  The agreement is a "historic" opportunity to end more than three decades  of conflict in the South Caucasus.

The Executive Order prohibits "politicized or unlawful debanking" —denying services based on a customer's political/religious beliefs  or lawful business activities . It mandates Federal banking regulators remove "reputation risk"  or equivalent concepts from guidance within 180 days  to ensure decisions are based only on objective, risk-based analyses . The Small Business Administration ( SBA ) must require its lenders to identify and reinstate  past clients who were denied

National Guard deployed to reduce Crime: Washington DC - August 2025, Memphis - Sept 2025, Chicago - Sept 2025, Portland - Oct 2025, New Orleans - Nov 2025

Brokered the Kuala Lumpur Peace Accords  to end border tensions between Thailand and Cambodia. Signed reciprocal trade deals  with Malaysia and Cambodia, and announced trade frameworks with Thailand and Vietnam. Elevated U.S.-Malaysia ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership  and secured billions in economic deals.