Donald
Trump

Trump has spent time focused on a few core fights. Each is tied to executive orders and official actions actually signed.

• 01
  Imposing tariffs on imports across multiple sectorsHas signed numerous proclamations and executive orders adjusting import duties across a wide range of goods, including steel, aluminum, and copper (Proclamation 11021; Proclamation 10947; Proclamation 10962), pharmaceuticals and pharmaceutical ingredients (Proclamation 11020), semiconductors and critical minerals (Proclamation 11002; Proclamation 11001), timber and lumber (Proclamation 10976; Proclamation 10999 amendment), medium- and heavy-duty vehicles (Proclamation 10984), and reciprocal tariffs modified through multiple EOs reflecting ongoing trade negotiations with China (EO 14298; EO 14334; EO 14358; EO 14326) and a temporary import surcharge (Proclamation 11012).
• 02
  Expanding domestic energy production and infrastructureHas signed EOs and presidential determinations directing support for domestic energy sources including coal (EO 14386; Presidential Determination on Coal Supply Chains), natural gas (Presidential Determination on Natural Gas Transmission), petroleum (Presidential Determination on Domestic Petroleum Production), and nuclear power (EO 14299; EO 14300; EO 14301; EO 14302), while issuing multiple presidential permits for cross-border oil pipeline operations (Enbridge and Bakken Pipeline permits, April 2026) and signing an EO ending certain subsidies for energy sources described as foreign-controlled (EO 14315).
• 03
  Directing federal sanctions and tariffs on adversary nationsHas signed multiple EOs addressing economic and security threats from specific foreign governments, including Iran (EO 14382), Russia (EO 14384; EO 14329), Cuba (EO 14380), Brazil (EO 14323; EO 14361), and Venezuela (EO 14373), imposing or modifying duties and other measures in response to identified threats. Also designated certain Muslim Brotherhood chapters as foreign terrorist organizations (EO 14362).
• 04
  Restricting DEI practices in federal contracting and governmentHas signed EO 14398 directing elimination of diversity, equity, and inclusion practices by federal contractors, with a supporting fact sheet describing the order as eliminating racially discriminatory DEI requirements from federal contracting. Has also signed EO 14319 directing that AI systems used by the federal government not incorporate what the order terms 'woke' design criteria.
• 05
  Pursuing most-favored-nation prescription drug pricingHas signed EO 14297 directing delivery of most-favored-nation prescription drug pricing to American patients, and announced agreements with at least 17 major pharmaceutical manufacturers to lower drug prices, including a cited agreement with Regeneron. The administration also imposed tariffs on patented pharmaceuticals under Proclamation 11020, citing supply chain security.