Since The Beginning of 2025: 13 Economic Changes by Donald Trump That Plunged The U.S. Into Chaos

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The U.S. economy has been rocked by President Donald Trump’s economic controversies, which have caused tidal waves. These 13 significant changes, which range from harsh tariffs to comprehensive tax reforms, have not only altered the present economic environment but also raised serious concerns about America’s future

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President Trump levied high taxes on imports from China, Canada, and Mexico in a move reminiscent of classic mercantilist tactics. The administration had specifically set April 2 as “Liberation Day” to impose a 25% tariff on Mexican imports.

These tariffs have increased trade tensions and sparked worries about inflation and a possible recession, despite their stated goal of safeguarding domestic businesses. Economists caution that such protectionist policies might weaken America’s economic dominance by raising costs and slowing development.

Economic
Vector of a businessman hand cutting word tax with scissors. Business finance concept
There are two sides to the administration’s aggressive tax cuts, which include extensions of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA).

Although they offered short-term respite, the Congressional Budget Office calculated that if spending cutbacks weren’t made, prolonging these cuts would cause deficits to increase by more than $4 trillion over the course of 10 years.

Fiscal problems are further exacerbated by proposals to exempt overtime income, tips, and Social Security benefits from taxes.

Economic

Many financial monitoring and environmental regulations have been rolled back as a result of a vigorous campaign for deregulation.

Critics contend that this laissez-faire approach compromises financial stability and environmental purity, perhaps paving the way for future crises, even though firms may like the decreased red tape.

Economic

The pursuit of “American energy dominance” has resulted in policies that support the production of fossil fuels, such as increased offshore drilling and the resuscitation of coal mining.

Environmentalists protest the possibility of ecological deterioration and the marginalization of renewable energy projects, while supporters highlight the economic advantages and job creation.

Economic

The creation of a “Artificial Intelligence (AI) Action Plan” was required by an executive order in order to solidify American leadership in AI. But the focus on developing AI systems devoid of “ideological bias and engineered social agendas” has raised questions about what constitutes bias and if technology may become politicized.

Economic

The government launched a push to reduce the federal workforce, focusing on thousands of workers, especially those on probation, in partnership with tech tycoon Elon Musk.

Although presented as an effort to increase efficiency, critics warn of service interruptions and legal issues arising from worries about employee rights.

Economic

European countries are increasing their defense spending and pursuing more autonomy as the United States backs out of some international obligations.

This change raises concerns about the future of transatlantic relations and indicates a reevaluation of global alliances.

Economic

The administration is considering raising tax rates for the wealthiest Americans in order to pay for the removal of tipped wage taxes.

One proposal is to return top earners’ taxes to their pre-2018 levels, which has sparked discussions about economic justice and budgetary accountability.

Economic

Medicaid is a program that many Trump voters depend on, so proposed changes to it to fund ongoing tax cuts have generated controversy.

There are moral conundrums and political concerns associated with the possible decline in healthcare coverage for vulnerable populations.

Economic

The current scarcity of home healthcare professionals, many of whom are immigrants, could be made worse by stricter immigration laws.

Numerous elderly and disabled Americans may be denied necessary care as a result of this policy, underscoring the connection between the domestic labor market and immigration.

Economic

Small- and mid-cap stocks have underperformed as a result of the current economic uncertainty, which is being exacerbated by trade policy and inflation concerns.

Although some investors believe there may be future profits, the volatility highlights how sensitive the entire market is to changes in policy.

Economic

The complex dance of legislative negotiations has been brought to light by attempts to enact a complete measure that includes spending on important issues, debt ceiling changes, and tax cuts.

The way these conflicts turn out will have a big impact on the country’s political and economic future.

Economic

These turbulent policy shifts have negatively impacted public trust in the economy. According to surveys, people are becoming increasingly concerned about the country’s economic future, which reflects their discontent with the policies of the current administration.

The U.S. economy has undoubtedly been thrown into a state of instability by the flurry of initiatives implemented since January 2025.

The combined result has been a concoction of uncertainty, market instability, and strained international ties, even as some initiatives seek to support home sectors and achieve global dominance. The legacy of these developments foreshadows a difficult future for the US.
 

The U.S. economy has been rocked by President Donald Trump’s economic controversies, which have caused tidal waves. These 13 significant changes, which range from harsh tariffs to comprehensive tax reforms, have not only altered the present economic environment but also raised serious concerns about America’s future

DALLE-2025-03-04-09.55.38-An-image-showing-a-middle-class-Nevada-family-from-the-back-wi-th-their-hands-up-in-a-questioning-pose-displaying-confused-body-language.-They-are-fa-1210x642-1-1024x543.webp

President Trump levied high taxes on imports from China, Canada, and Mexico in a move reminiscent of classic mercantilist tactics. The administration had specifically set April 2 as “Liberation Day” to impose a 25% tariff on Mexican imports.

These tariffs have increased trade tensions and sparked worries about inflation and a possible recession, despite their stated goal of safeguarding domestic businesses. Economists caution that such protectionist policies might weaken America’s economic dominance by raising costs and slowing development.

Economic
Vector of a businessman hand cutting word tax with scissors. Business finance concept
There are two sides to the administration’s aggressive tax cuts, which include extensions of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA).

Although they offered short-term respite, the Congressional Budget Office calculated that if spending cutbacks weren’t made, prolonging these cuts would cause deficits to increase by more than $4 trillion over the course of 10 years.

Fiscal problems are further exacerbated by proposals to exempt overtime income, tips, and Social Security benefits from taxes.

Economic

Many financial monitoring and environmental regulations have been rolled back as a result of a vigorous campaign for deregulation.

Critics contend that this laissez-faire approach compromises financial stability and environmental purity, perhaps paving the way for future crises, even though firms may like the decreased red tape.

Economic

The pursuit of “American energy dominance” has resulted in policies that support the production of fossil fuels, such as increased offshore drilling and the resuscitation of coal mining.

Environmentalists protest the possibility of ecological deterioration and the marginalization of renewable energy projects, while supporters highlight the economic advantages and job creation.

Economic

The creation of a “Artificial Intelligence (AI) Action Plan” was required by an executive order in order to solidify American leadership in AI. But the focus on developing AI systems devoid of “ideological bias and engineered social agendas” has raised questions about what constitutes bias and if technology may become politicized.

Economic

The government launched a push to reduce the federal workforce, focusing on thousands of workers, especially those on probation, in partnership with tech tycoon Elon Musk.

Although presented as an effort to increase efficiency, critics warn of service interruptions and legal issues arising from worries about employee rights.

Economic

European countries are increasing their defense spending and pursuing more autonomy as the United States backs out of some international obligations.

This change raises concerns about the future of transatlantic relations and indicates a reevaluation of global alliances.

Economic

The administration is considering raising tax rates for the wealthiest Americans in order to pay for the removal of tipped wage taxes.

One proposal is to return top earners’ taxes to their pre-2018 levels, which has sparked discussions about economic justice and budgetary accountability.

Economic

Medicaid is a program that many Trump voters depend on, so proposed changes to it to fund ongoing tax cuts have generated controversy.

There are moral conundrums and political concerns associated with the possible decline in healthcare coverage for vulnerable populations.

Economic

The current scarcity of home healthcare professionals, many of whom are immigrants, could be made worse by stricter immigration laws.

Numerous elderly and disabled Americans may be denied necessary care as a result of this policy, underscoring the connection between the domestic labor market and immigration.

Economic

Small- and mid-cap stocks have underperformed as a result of the current economic uncertainty, which is being exacerbated by trade policy and inflation concerns.

Although some investors believe there may be future profits, the volatility highlights how sensitive the entire market is to changes in policy.

Economic

The complex dance of legislative negotiations has been brought to light by attempts to enact a complete measure that includes spending on important issues, debt ceiling changes, and tax cuts.

The way these conflicts turn out will have a big impact on the country’s political and economic future.

Economic

These turbulent policy shifts have negatively impacted public trust in the economy. According to surveys, people are becoming increasingly concerned about the country’s economic future, which reflects their discontent with the policies of the current administration.

The U.S. economy has undoubtedly been thrown into a state of instability by the flurry of initiatives implemented since January 2025.

The combined result has been a concoction of uncertainty, market instability, and strained international ties, even as some initiatives seek to support home sectors and achieve global dominance. The legacy of these developments foreshadows a difficult future for the US.
That is one of Trump’s goals, continuous chaos, chaos draws attention, when the only consistent is chaos those creating it gain power
 

The U.S. economy has been rocked by President Donald Trump’s economic controversies, which have caused tidal waves. These 13 significant changes, which range from harsh tariffs to comprehensive tax reforms, have not only altered the present economic environment but also raised serious concerns about America’s future

DALLE-2025-03-04-09.55.38-An-image-showing-a-middle-class-Nevada-family-from-the-back-wi-th-their-hands-up-in-a-questioning-pose-displaying-confused-body-language.-They-are-fa-1210x642-1-1024x543.webp

President Trump levied high taxes on imports from China, Canada, and Mexico in a move reminiscent of classic mercantilist tactics. The administration had specifically set April 2 as “Liberation Day” to impose a 25% tariff on Mexican imports.

These tariffs have increased trade tensions and sparked worries about inflation and a possible recession, despite their stated goal of safeguarding domestic businesses. Economists caution that such protectionist policies might weaken America’s economic dominance by raising costs and slowing development.

Economic
Vector of a businessman hand cutting word tax with scissors. Business finance concept
There are two sides to the administration’s aggressive tax cuts, which include extensions of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA).

Although they offered short-term respite, the Congressional Budget Office calculated that if spending cutbacks weren’t made, prolonging these cuts would cause deficits to increase by more than $4 trillion over the course of 10 years.

Fiscal problems are further exacerbated by proposals to exempt overtime income, tips, and Social Security benefits from taxes.

Economic

Many financial monitoring and environmental regulations have been rolled back as a result of a vigorous campaign for deregulation.

Critics contend that this laissez-faire approach compromises financial stability and environmental purity, perhaps paving the way for future crises, even though firms may like the decreased red tape.

Economic

The pursuit of “American energy dominance” has resulted in policies that support the production of fossil fuels, such as increased offshore drilling and the resuscitation of coal mining.

Environmentalists protest the possibility of ecological deterioration and the marginalization of renewable energy projects, while supporters highlight the economic advantages and job creation.

Economic

The creation of a “Artificial Intelligence (AI) Action Plan” was required by an executive order in order to solidify American leadership in AI. But the focus on developing AI systems devoid of “ideological bias and engineered social agendas” has raised questions about what constitutes bias and if technology may become politicized.

Economic

The government launched a push to reduce the federal workforce, focusing on thousands of workers, especially those on probation, in partnership with tech tycoon Elon Musk.

Although presented as an effort to increase efficiency, critics warn of service interruptions and legal issues arising from worries about employee rights.

Economic

European countries are increasing their defense spending and pursuing more autonomy as the United States backs out of some international obligations.

This change raises concerns about the future of transatlantic relations and indicates a reevaluation of global alliances.

Economic

The administration is considering raising tax rates for the wealthiest Americans in order to pay for the removal of tipped wage taxes.

One proposal is to return top earners’ taxes to their pre-2018 levels, which has sparked discussions about economic justice and budgetary accountability.

Economic

Medicaid is a program that many Trump voters depend on, so proposed changes to it to fund ongoing tax cuts have generated controversy.

There are moral conundrums and political concerns associated with the possible decline in healthcare coverage for vulnerable populations.

Economic

The current scarcity of home healthcare professionals, many of whom are immigrants, could be made worse by stricter immigration laws.

Numerous elderly and disabled Americans may be denied necessary care as a result of this policy, underscoring the connection between the domestic labor market and immigration.

Economic

Small- and mid-cap stocks have underperformed as a result of the current economic uncertainty, which is being exacerbated by trade policy and inflation concerns.

Although some investors believe there may be future profits, the volatility highlights how sensitive the entire market is to changes in policy.

Economic

The complex dance of legislative negotiations has been brought to light by attempts to enact a complete measure that includes spending on important issues, debt ceiling changes, and tax cuts.

The way these conflicts turn out will have a big impact on the country’s political and economic future.

Economic

These turbulent policy shifts have negatively impacted public trust in the economy. According to surveys, people are becoming increasingly concerned about the country’s economic future, which reflects their discontent with the policies of the current administration.

The U.S. economy has undoubtedly been thrown into a state of instability by the flurry of initiatives implemented since January 2025.

The combined result has been a concoction of uncertainty, market instability, and strained international ties, even as some initiatives seek to support home sectors and achieve global dominance. The legacy of these developments foreshadows a difficult future for the US.
:chuckle: :magagrin:
 
Other countries are not sitting on Trump's stupidity. China, South Korea and Japan met to start a trading bloc to avoid Trump's dumb tariffs. Europe has already done the same. Trump is not king of the world. They will go on without us.
Yes and the new Trading block of China, South Korea and Japan will wield a lot of power.
They are pissed off and now plan to put a hurting on America because of Trump's stupidity .
 
It helps when the MAGAts Congress does nothing to impede him if not downright assist him. The Republicans are getting nervous and last night's election portend a dark future for the midterms. The DOGE will have to rig the election for them to win.
The first term of trump, he would sooner or later listen to reason. he did crazy things, and then retreated from them. Now he is retreating for "30 days." Everyone is acting as if he is retreating permanently from the craziness, but it is always "30 days."

I have bet in the markets that when trump says "30 days", he literally means 30 days. he is not trying to create an excuse to backoff permanently. Those bets have paid off very well. This has turned out to be a once in a lifetime opportunity to invest in a pre-scheduled crash. It is almost certain to payoff even more massively.

I do feel sort of guilty at profiting from America's economic destruction, but I did do everything I could to prevent it.

It has put me in an odd situation where I am cheering when I lose money, and feel like crying when I make money.
 
A new poll by Harvard CAPS-Harris reveals the majority of the country backs President Donald J. Trump and his actions to bring much-needed reforms that are making America great again.


  • Americans overwhelmingly support President Trump’s agenda.
    • 81% support deporting criminal illegal immigrants.
    • 76% support a “full-scale effort to find and eliminate fraud and waste in government.”
    • 76% support closing the border with additional security and policies.
    • 69% support keeping men out of women’s sports.
    • 68% support government declaring there are only two genders.
    • 65% support ending race-based hiring in government.
    • 63% support “freezing and re-evaluating all foreign aid expenditures and the department that handled them.”
    • 61% support reciprocal tariffs.
    • 60% support direct U.S. negotiations with Russia to end the war in Ukraine.
    • 59% support cutting government spending already approved by Congress.
    • 57% support ending the ban on new offshore drilling.
  • Most Americans approve of President Trump’s job performance — including pluralities of men, women, independents, and Americans who live in urban, suburban, and rural areas — while almost six-in-ten say he’s doing a better job than President Biden.
  • Almost half of Americans believe the U.S. economy is “strong” under President Trump — the highest number since 2021 — while a plurality say his policies will make them “financially better off.”
  • Americans are significantly more optimistic about the direction of the country, with those who say we’re on the right track up 14 points over last month.
  • Americans strongly support President Trump’s effort to root out waste, fraud, and abuse in government.
    • 77% support a “full examination of all government expenditures.”
    • 72% agree there should be a government agency “focused on efficiency.”
    • 70% say government is “filled with waste, fraud, and inefficiency.”
    • Two-thirds say Congress should join the “effort to reduce government expenditures.”
  • Americans back President Trump’s action to protect American workers.
    • 61% support reciprocal tariffs.
    • 57% say tariffs are an “effective foreign and economic policy tool.”
    • 54% say tariffs will help get “concessions from other countries.”
  • President Trump, Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, and Attorney General Pam Bondi all enjoy net positive favorability.
 
Perhaps your Uber Eats' job will be abolished, Walter.
I have not worked for Uber Eats, but I have done a lot of short term freelance work, so basically gig jobs. They never abolish jobs, they just have fewer or more jobs. It is kind of weird.
 
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