
US President Trump says the golden age of America begins now and will sign series of executive orders today, as widely touted - Inaugural Address
- Will direct Cabinet to defeat record inflation.
- Will launch astronauts to Mars.
IMMIGRATION:
- All illegal entry will be halted and will reinstate 'remain in Mexico' policy.
- Will send troops to southern border.
- Will designate cartels as foreign terrorist organisations.
- Will declare national emergency at southern border.
ENERGY:
- Will also declare national energy emergency today.
- Reiterates 'drill baby, drill' catchphrase.
- Will fill strategic reserves again and export American energy all over the world.
EVs:
- Will revoke EV mandates.
TRADE AND TARIFFS:
- Will begin overhaul of trade system.
- Will tariff and tax foreign countries to enrich US citizens.
- Will establish 'External Revenue Service'.
SPENDING:
- Will reinstate any service members who were expelled over COVID mandate, with full backpay (reportedly c. 8k members were expelled over COVID mandate)
FOREIGN RELATIONS:
- Will change name Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America.
- Panama canal has foolishly be given to Panama.
- American ships are being overcharged at Panama canal, and will take it back.
Reaction details (17:21)
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MXN seeing weakness through Trump's inauguration. - Crypto prices also sold off with no mention of crypto currencies.
20 Jan 2025 - 17:09- Important- Source: Newswires
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