US President Donald Trump directed the United States Trade Representative (USTR) to review existing US trade agreements and sectoral trade agreements. (Source: Reuters)Donald Trump Inauguration LIVE Updates: Eighteen states on Tuesday sued President Donald Trump’s government over the executive order to end birthright citizenship in US as he begins his first full day in office. Back for second term, Trump’s day one in office is packed: a “massive” infrastructure announcement, meetings with Republican leaders, and a crackdown on immigration after declaring a southern border emergency. Kicking off his return with controversy, Trump also pardoned over 1,000 January 6 rioters and commuted sentences for Proud Boys and Oath Keepers leaders. Meanwhile, Marco Rubio was sworn in as secretary of state after a unanimous confirmation vote, making him the first of Trump’s nominees to take office.
What does Trump 2.0 mean for India? India will be closely watching Donald Trump’s return to the White House, with significant implications for the bilateral relationship between the two nations. Trump is expected to continue his strong stance on trade, which could impact US-India economic ties. His protectionist policies, such as imposing tariffs and promoting American manufacturing, may lead to renewed tensions over trade agreements, particularly around technology and pharmaceuticals. However, Trump has also been a vocal supporter of India’s strategic importance, particularly in the Indo-Pacific region, where the US aims to counter China’s growing influence.
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What happened on Inauguration day? Confirming expectations of swift action on his Inauguration day, Trump announced a series of executive orders to be signed immediately, many centred on immigration. These included declaring a state of emergency at the southern US border to deploy the armed forces, as well as efforts to end birthright citizenship. He also pledged to designate drug cartels as foreign terrorist organisations, revoke the electric vehicle mandate, and establish an External Revenue Service to collect tariffs on imports, though without specifying the rates. In addition, he promised to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America and to “take back” the Panama Canal.
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