1. Phone Call with Mexican President
—Trump: I had a very productive phone conversation with Mexican President Sinbaum. Most of the discussion focused on the border, combating drug trafficking, and trade. We will speak again soon and eventually arrange a meeting.
2. Reiterates Criticism of Powell, Urges Rate Cuts
—Trump: "Too late," Powell again refused to cut rates, despite having no reason to keep rates so high. We deserve the lowest rates in the world right now. The Fed should cut rates significantly now!
3. Claims Putin Agreed to a One-Week Ceasefire—Trump: Given the record-breaking cold, I have asked Putin not to fire. Discussions are underway regarding territorial issues, and Putin has agreed to a one-week ceasefire.
4. Plans to Reopen Venezuelan Airspace—Trump stated that after discussions with Venezuelan Acting President Delcy Rodriguez, the US plans to reopen Venezuelan airspace.
5. Announces Fed Chair Nominee Ahead of Schedule
—Trump said he will announce the Fed Chair nominee this morning (tonight Beijing time). Previously, he planned to announce the nominee next week and also stated that interest rates should be 2 to 3 percentage points lower. He stated that the new chairman's selection would not be too surprising.
6. Warsh secretly meets with Trump – Sources revealed that former Federal Reserve Governor Kevin Warsh met with Trump at the White House on Thursday. The Trump administration is preparing to confirm him as Federal Reserve Chairman.
7. Plans to talk with Iran – Amid escalating tensions, Trump plans to engage in dialogue with Iran. “We currently have many large, powerful warships sailing towards Iran, and it would be best if we didn't have to use them.”
8. Proposed tariffs on Cuban oil suppliers – Trump signed an executive order declaring a national emergency and establishing a process to impose tariffs on goods from countries that sell or otherwise supply oil to Cuba.
9. Sue government agencies for $10 billion – Trump sued the IRS and Treasury Department, seeking $10 billion in damages, citing leaked tax returns.
10. Threatens tariffs on Canadian aircraft – Trump announced the cancellation of certification for Canadian-made aircraft in the US due to Canada's refusal to grant certification to Gulfstream aircraft and threatened to impose a 50% tariff on Canadian aircraft.
11. Agreement Reached with Democrats on Funding – Trump and Senate Democrats reached an agreement to avoid a prolonged government shutdown across much of the country. This move aims to ease the fierce battle surrounding the Department of Homeland Security and Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
12. Government Shutdown to Be Revealed Tonight – Trump: I don't know if the government will shut down; I'm working with Congress. The final outcome of the government shutdown issue will be known tonight (local time).
13. Defense Secretary Says Ready to Implement Any Decision on Iran – US Defense Secretary Hergses said the US military is prepared to implement any decision Trump makes regarding Iran.
14. Other Topics from the Cabinet Meeting
– Trump again praised the stock market rally, noting that US steel production has surpassed Japan's. He also stated that tariffs could have been higher, but are now very lenient. He hopes housing prices won't fall. Regarding power plants, he said there's no need for a power grid.
15. Executive Order Signed to Combat Drugs – Trump signed an executive order to combat drug addiction and substance abuse, calling it the "Great American Recovery Plan."
