1. Approval of Nvidia's H200 Chip Exports to China Subject to 25% Tariff
—On January 14, Trump signed an executive order imposing a 25% tariff on chips imported into the United States before they reach their final destinations in China and other overseas markets. This includes Nvidia's H200 chips and AMD's MI325X chips.
2. Signals Conciliatory Stance on Key Mineral Tariffs, But Not a Complete Breach
—After months of "Section 232 investigations," Trump decided to temporarily refrain from imposing new tariffs on key mineral imports, seeking to negotiate agreements with foreign countries to ensure sufficient supply. However, Trump indicated that the US would consider setting a price floor for key mineral trade.
3. Claims Iran's "Killing" Has Ceased, Possibly Hinting at Temporary Suspension of Military Action Against Iran
—Trump stated that he had received assurances that Iran would stop "killing" protesters, suggesting a possible temporary halt to a military response to the Iranian protests. However, Trump added that he would be "very unhappy" if the crackdown continued.
4. US Supreme Court Again Decides on the Legality of Trump's Tariffs
—The US Supreme Court on Wednesday did not rule on the legality of President Trump's tariff policies. The court has not yet announced a date for its next opinion release, but it is likely to be scheduled for next Tuesday or Wednesday.
5. No Plans to Fire Powell, But "Too Early" to Make a Conclusion
—Trump stated that although the Justice Department is conducting a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, he currently has no plans to fire him. However, he also stated that it is "too early" to say what action will ultimately be taken.
6. Plans to Visit Venezuela and Expects Acting President to Visit the US
—In an interview, Trump stated that he expects Venezuelan acting president Delcy Rodriguez to visit the United States, and that he himself plans to visit Venezuela. Earlier that day, Trump said he had spoken with Rodriguez by phone, and the two discussed a range of issues, including oil and trade.
7. Differences Difficult to Bridge, Reiterates US Need for Greenland
—Trump reiterated on Wednesday that the United States needs Greenland and cannot rely on Denmark to protect the island. These remarks, made after a high-stakes meeting between officials from the United States, Denmark, and Greenland, indicate that fundamental differences remain among the parties regarding the island's political future.
8. White House Interview Discusses Iran, Russia-Ukraine, and US-Venezuela Situations
—In an exclusive interview in the Oval Office on Wednesday, Trump not only expressed doubt about Iranian opposition leader Reza Pahlavi's ability to take over power, blamed Zelensky for the deadlock in Russia-Ukraine negotiations, but also dismissed criticism within the Republican Party regarding the Powell investigation.
9. Indefinite Suspension of Immigration Visas for 75 Countries
—The U.S. State Department announced an indefinite freeze on immigration visa processing for 75 countries, including Russia and Brazil, effective January 21. The core objective is to prevent low-income individuals from obtaining U.S. green cards, but tourist and temporary work visas are temporarily unaffected.
10. First Venezuelan Oil Deal Secured, $500 Million Received—According to Semafor, government officials stated that the Trump administration secured its first Venezuelan oil deal worth $500 million.
