1. Vowed to work to prevent Israel from annexing the West Bank
—Middle Eastern officials and a US official said Trump told leaders of Arab and Muslim-majority countries that he would pressure Israel not to annex parts of the West Bank and to support a US peace plan for the Gaza war.
2. Confirmed to impose 15% tariffs on EU cars and auto products starting in August
—According to US media reports, the US will reduce tariffs on EU car imports to 15%, retroactive to August 1, solidifying the terms of the framework trade agreement reached between the two sides this summer.
3. Launched Section 232 investigations into imported industrial machinery, medical equipment, and other items
—The Trump administration has launched investigations into imports of robots, industrial machinery, and medical equipment. The law stipulates that the Commerce Department has 270 days to submit recommendations for tariffs or other measures to the president. The US government is also currently investigating imports of pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, and other key products.
4. Planned to provide a new round of financial aid to US farmers
—The Trump administration is about to provide additional financial aid to US farmers, and an announcement could be made "in the coming weeks." Agriculture Secretary Rawlings stated that the government will focus on soybean, corn, wheat, sorghum, and cotton farmers facing particularly challenging times.
5. Planning a "shutdown purge" to exploit the budget crisis to eliminate unpopular programs
-- According to Politico, the U.S. Office of Management and Budget plans to permanently reduce government staff during a government shutdown, specifically targeting employees working on programs not required by law.
6. Possible visit to Japan in late October for talks with the new Japanese Prime Minister
-- Foreign media report that U.S. President Trump is seeking to visit Japan before the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders' Meeting in Gyeongju, South Korea, on the 31st of next month.
7. Planned $20 billion in aid for Argentina to help President Milley stabilize the economy
-- The United States plans to provide Argentina with a currency swap line of up to $20 billion and is prepared to purchase the country's foreign currency bonds to provide President Javier Milley with much-needed financial support to help restore investor confidence and curb a run on the peso.
