What will Trump do in the next 100 days?

President Trump is scheduled to hold a rally in the key swing state of Michigan on Tuesday to commemorate the end of his first 100 days in office for his second term. Undoubtedly, during these "100 days in office," Trump has almost daily made headlines in global mainstream political and economic media. Many people can also list out what Trump has been busy with during this time... Externally, Trump's far-reaching tariff policy has strained relations between the US and its allies; meanwhile, the protracted Russia-Ukraine negotiations have made this ambitious "know-it-all" president increasingly impatient; and the ongoing fighting between Israel and Hamas has stalled Trump's plan to rebuild the Gaza Strip. Internally, Trump has been tirelessly trying to consolidate executive power, combat so-called "political enemies," undermine federal bureaucratic institutions, relax regulations, and implement strict immigration controls... In fact, during these "100 days in office," Trump has not achieved many policy outcomes, but the chaos he has caused has almost enveloped the entire world in confusion. This can be seen in the growing concerns of American consumers and businesses about tariffs, as well as the downward trend in Trump's approval ratings. This undoubtedly leaves many people curious: what surprises and shocks will Trump bring to the US and the world in the next 100 days? Interestingly, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt mentioned the "next 100 days" in a recent press conference. She believes that in the first 100 days, Trump made progress in ensuring border security and stabilizing the economy. The next 100 days of work will primarily include trade agreements, peace agreements, and tax cuts. Leavitt also painted a rosy picture for Americans: more great American achievements are on the way. However, Pennsylvania Democratic Representative Brendan Boyle bluntly predicted, "I expect there will be more chaos and confusion in the next 100 days." So, what will Trump do in the next 100 days in terms of diplomacy and domestic policy? Based on the White House's schedule and plans revealed by government officials, we can compile a list: Travel After mainly staying within the US in the first 100 days, Trump may embark on a series of foreign trips in the near future. According to a plan revealed by the White House in late March, Trump will kick off a Middle East trip in May, visiting Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE. Saudi Arabia may become the first foreign country Trump visits in his second term. Many analysts suggest that Saudi Arabia, as a recent platform for Russia-US and Ukraine-US bilateral meetings, may play a more significant role in resolving the Russia-Ukraine conflict, a crucial consideration for Trump in choosing the location to visit. In addition, Trump is also planning a state visit to the UK later this year. Last week, Trump accepted an invitation from Italian Prime Minister Meloni to meet with her "in the near future." Trade After Trump's decision earlier this month to suspend additional tariffs on dozens of countries, trade negotiations will undoubtedly continue to dominate Trump's agenda this summer. In the coming weeks and months, these negotiations will test the abilities of the Trump team. If they fail or back down, the Trump administration, which has recklessly started a "global trade war," may become the laughingstock of the world. US Treasury Secretary Benson has already said in an interview this week that the US is negotiating custom agreements with 15 to 18 "key trading partners," "many countries have proposed some very good ideas, and we are evaluating these proposals." However, officials from countries such as the UK, Canada, and Japan have all recently stated that they are not in a rush to reach agreements with the US. Russia-Ukraine At the beginning of his tenure, Trump saw Ukraine-Russia talks as an easy area to "score accomplishments" and had even boasted during his campaign that he could "end the Ukraine conflict on the first day in office." However, the Russia-Ukraine talks have been difficult and limited in progress. According to a person close to Trump who revealed this week, Trump is increasingly frustrated by the lack of progress in ending the war in Ukraine, leading him to possibly allow the two warring countries to continue fighting while the US focuses on other priorities such as trade and Iran nuclear negotiations. Expansion According to a senior advisor, Trump hopes to make more progress in his ambitious territorial expansion plans and is looking towards Greenland and the Panama Canal. On the 26th, Trump once again posted on his social media platform, stating that US military and commercial ships should be allowed free passage through the Panama Canal and Suez Canal, and he has asked Secretary of State Rubio to handle this immediately. Regulatory Relaxation Despite the increasing number of foreign affairs matters, much of Trump's focus may remain on domestic issues. White House officials say the president is expected to continue signing multiple executive orders every week, focusing on relaxing regulations. Currently, various US government agencies are working on rules to consolidate conservative policies, including weakening the Endangered Species Act's restrictions on infrastructure. White House advisors say the government is also considering pushing for new policies to promote domestic drug production. Investment Expansion According to White House advisors, the US government also plans to take additional measures to expand the extraction of critical minerals for defense, energy, and other industries to reduce reliance on other countries. Since his election, Trump has been advocating for a series of investments from the American private sector, and the White House is planning to announce more initiatives. Immigration It is expected that the executive orders Trump is soon to release will include orders regarding so-called "sanctuary cities": requesting the Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security to publicly disclose the names of local governments that hinder the enforcement of federal immigration laws. A senior advisor said Trump also plans to announce a program that will provide cash rewards to voluntary departure of illegal immigrants and restore the travel ban on nationals of specific countries that was implemented during his first term. The Trump administration may also...Ability to reach agreements with some countries to accept immigrants expelled from the United States. Officials said the Trump administration has been in dialogue with countries in Africa, Asia, and Eastern Europe.Tax cut On Capitol Hill, Trump's top legislative priority is also taking shape and may officially come into effect this summer. The Republicans have opened a procedural fast track for a bill that will extend expiring tax cut policies, further reduce taxes, and increase border security and defense spending. It is reported that U.S. Treasury Secretary Bennett has set July 4th (American Independence Day) as the target date to pass President Trump's multi-trillion dollar tax cut plan. After meeting with congressional leaders on Monday, Bennett said, "We hope to complete the tax portion before July 4th." DOGE Although Trump ally and billionaire Musk is ready to reduce his responsibilities in overseeing the plan that has led to tens of thousands of federal job cuts, officials say the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) will continue its work. The overall cost-saving effects of the DOGE plan have not yet reached expectations. Currently, there is concern outside that after Musk "fades out," DOGE will "fall apart." However, sources reveal that Trump's cabinet ministers have been pushing for decision-making power over the department's budget, and once the high-profile Musk truly fades out, they will be more easily able to implement a "targeted reduction" strategy, rather than the previous one-size-fits-all approach. Preparing for the midterm elections Although there is still a long time until next year's midterm elections, Trump and the Republicans behind him may already need to prepare for it. Currently, although the Republicans control both houses of Congress, historically, the president's party usually suffers losses in midterm elections. It is reported that Trump has raised millions of dollars for his political action committee and the Republican Party, and has begun seeking political endorsements. Some Republicans have recently warned that Trump's handling of the economy is likely to affect the midterm elections. If no trade agreements are reached with other countries in the next year, and inflation rises while the market fails to stabilize, they may suffer a major defeat in the midterm elections. This article is taken from "" ; GMTEight Editor: Liu Xuan.