Subject: Re: "The Art of The Deal"
Who Knew?:

Since taking office in January 2025, President Trump has focused on several key areas:

Border Security: Illegal border crossings have dropped significantly, with reports of up to 94% reduction compared to last year. He resumed construction of the U.S.-Mexico border wall and signed the Laken Riley Act, which requires detention of certain undocumented immigrants involved in crimes.

Economic Policies: Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, a major tax and spending package that extended 2017 tax cuts, increased military and border control funding, and reduced some welfare benefits. The economy added 671,000 jobs, and tariffs brought in $90 billion, with a record $27.2 billion surplus in June 2025. Egg prices dropped 53%, and gas prices hit a 20-year low (inflation-adjusted).

Deregulation: His administration rolled back regulations, saving Americans an estimated $180 billion, including relief from costly Biden-era appliance efficiency rules.

Energy and Trade: Trump boosted oil and gas drilling permits by 44% compared to the Biden administration and secured trade deals with the UK, China, and Indonesia. He also protected U.S. steel and aluminum industries with 25% tariffs.

Military and Foreign Policy: Military recruitment hit 15-year highs, and Trump signed deals to provide military equipment to Ukraine (funded by NATO) and designated several Latin American cartels as terrorist groups.

Executive Actions: He issued over 170 executive orders, addressing issues like ending federal DEI programs, protecting women’s sports, and stopping funding to certain UN agencies.

These actions reflect Trump’s focus on immigration, economic growth, deregulation, and America-first policies, though some, like tariffs, have sparked debate due to market reactions.

Since January 2025, President Trump has signed the following trade deals:U.S.-UK Trade Agreement: A deal to boost economic ties and reduce trade barriers between the United States and the United Kingdom.

U.S.-China Trade Agreement: A new agreement focusing on reducing trade imbalances, increasing U.S. exports, and addressing intellectual property concerns.

U.S.-Indonesia Trade Agreement: A deal to enhance trade in goods and services, promoting market access and investment opportunities.

U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement: Signed on July 22, 2025, this deal is described as one of the largest trade agreements in history. Japan agreed to invest $550 billion in the U.S., with 90% of the profits directed to American industries like energy, semiconductors, critical minerals, pharmaceuticals, and shipbuilding. The agreement includes a 15% tariff on Japanese exports to the U.S., down from a threatened 25%, with auto tariffs also reduced to 15% from 27.5%. Japan will open its markets to U.S. goods, including cars, trucks, rice, and other agricultural products, and eliminate additional safety tests on U.S. vehicles. Steel and aluminum tariffs remain at 50%. This deal is expected to create hundreds of thousands of U.S. jobs and boost American manufacturing.


And some here were wishing harm and extreme hurt to the people who voted for Trump. Incredible.