1. Targeting the lithium supply chain: Reportedly planning to acquire a stake in the largest lithium mine in the United States – The US government is reportedly seeking to acquire up to a 10% stake in Lithium Americas. Trump administration officials described the move as "a significant critical mineral transaction."
Lithium Americas' US stock surged 90% after hours.
2. Threatening tariffs against Russia: Shifting stance toward Russia and Ukraine to "strongly supporting Ukraine in regaining lost territory"
- Trump stated at the UN General Assembly that the US is prepared to impose tariffs on Russia if the Ukrainian crisis is not resolved. Ukraine, with EU support, is capable of regaining all lost territory and will continue to provide weapons to NATO. NATO countries should shoot down Russian aircraft if they enter NATO airspace.
3. Proposed reforms to the H-1B visa lottery system, prioritizing high-paid and highly skilled applicants
- After announcing a new $100,000 fee for H-1B visas, the Trump administration on Tuesday took aim at the H-1B visa allocation process, proposing reforms to the visa lottery process and introducing a weighted selection mechanism to prioritize higher-paid and more skilled foreign workers. 4. Meeting with Democratic Congressional Leaders Cancelled as Government Shutdown Impending – With just a week left before a potential government shutdown, Trump canceled a planned meeting with Democratic leaders, stating that he believed the meeting would be unproductive.
5. Escalator and Teleprompter Malfunctioned During Trump's UN General Assembly Speech – On the 23rd, the Trumps were taking an escalator from UN headquarters to the General Assembly venue when it suddenly stopped. During his speech, Trump encountered another teleprompter malfunction.
6. Criticizing the UN at the UN: What is its Purpose?
– Trump delivered a speech at the UN General Assembly's general debate, repeatedly criticizing the UN. He questioned, "What is the point of the UN?" and stated, "It seems they only write one strongly worded letter and then nothing more."
7. UN Speech Focused on Migration and Climate Change, Blasts Global Leaders
– At the UN podium, Trump delivered a 56-minute "rant," advocating for lowering global migration levels and calling for a policy shift away from climate change. He also harshly criticized several world leaders. 8. Meeting with Muslim Leaders to Discuss Gaza Situation
—U.S. President Trump met with Muslim leaders on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly to discuss the situation in Gaza. Participants included leaders from the UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, Turkey, Indonesia, and Pakistan.
