From Immigration Crackdown To Canada & Mexico Tariff War: A Look At Donald Trump's First Two Weeks In Office

(MENAFN- Live Mint) President Donald trump in his first two weeks in office, moved swiftly to reshape US policy, signing a record number of executive orders and actions aimed at fulfilling his campaign promises. From immigration restrictions and regulatory rollbacks to changes in trade policy and federal hiring freezes, Trump set an aggressive tone for his administration. His flurry of directives signaled a break from past policies and underscored his commitment to a populist, "America First" agenda .

Here's a detailed breakdown of Trump's directives and accomplishments from his first two weeks in office's first two weeks: A flurry of executive actionsLGBTQ rights rollback (January 20)

On January 20, President Donald Trump issued multiple executive orders repealing LGBTQ equality and issued new directives limiting gender recognition to only male and female . These actions marked a definitive break from what Trump has labeled as "woke" culture. The new orders require all US government agencies to recognise only two genders-male and female -on passports, visas, Global Entry cards, and all other official forms and documents. Federal programs and communications must now adhere to this definition. Trump's executive orders mandate that all federal civil rights and labor laws be interpreted with the understanding that "sex" does not include the concept of "gender identity." This change affects workplace protections and anti-discrimination policies across multiple sectors.

The administration also dissolved the White House Gender Policy Council and repealed Department of Education guidelines on Title IX, which previously advised schools on supporting and protecting LGBTQ individuals, particularly transgender students.

A separate executive order requires federal agencies to remove gender identity options beyond male and female. This effectively eliminates the "X" option previously available on passport applications.

The administration stated that all government language and policies must reflect "clear and accurate" terminology, recognizing that "women are biologically female, and men are biologically male."

Tariffs on key trade partners (January 20)

Trump imposed or threatened new tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China, implementing a 10% duty on Chinese imports and a 25% tariff on Canadian and Mexican goods. While energy imports from Canada faced a 10% tax. Negotiations led to a temporary halt on tariffs as Mexico and Canada agreed to cooperate on border security and drug trafficking.

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