If Donald Trump assumes the presidency again, his plans encompass a mix of domestic, economic, and foreign policies focused on reshaping U.S. governance and priorities.
If Donald Trump assumes the presidency again, his plans encompass a mix of domestic, economic, and foreign policies focused on reshaping U.S. governance and priorities.
Domestic and Regulatory Changes
Federal Bureaucracy: Trump aims to consolidate executive power, potentially reducing protections for federal workers, which could increase his administration’s control over policy enforcement. He also plans to slash regulations across sectors to promote economic growth, particularly in fossil fuel and housing development​​​​.
Education: He intends to abolish the federal Department of Education while using federal funds to influence K-12 and higher education policies, such as banning critical race theory and promoting an “American Academy” to offer tuition-free online college credentials​​.
Economic Policies
Trade and Tariffs: Trump proposes imposing high tariffs on imported goods, including up to 60% on Chinese products, and adopting a four-year plan to phase out Chinese imports. These measures aim to strengthen domestic manufacturing and reduce reliance on foreign economies, though critics warn of potential increased costs for American families​​​​.
Taxes: He plans broad tax cuts for all income groups and businesses while eliminating Social Security taxation for seniors​​​​.
Immigration
Enforcement: Trump seeks stricter immigration measures, such as terminating work permits for undocumented immigrants, revoking temporary protected statuses, and designating drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations​​​​.
Foreign Policy
Middle East: He has vowed to prioritize U.S. support for Israel and push for an end to conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine, although specifics on these plans remain unclear​​​​.
China: Continuing his “America First” stance, Trump aims to counter Chinese economic and technological influence by banning U.S. investments in Chinese companies and vice versa​​.
Healthcare and Climate
Health: Partnering with vaccine skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Trump plans to challenge existing healthcare practices, focusing on alternative medicine and deregulation. He also aims to repeal the Affordable Care Act without specifying a replacement​​​​.
Energy: His agenda emphasizes expanding fossil fuel production, rolling back green energy incentives, and halting electric vehicle subsidies​​.
Trump’s second-term proposals are controversial and could face significant legal and political hurdles, especially where congressional or judicial approval is required.
