President Donald Trump will mark his first 100 days back in the White House with a rally in Michigan on April 29, 2025.
In his first 100 days, the Trump administration has taken actions that have had consequences beyond the United States (US) borders, reshaping global trade, diplomatic relations, and international aid policies.
According to BBC data, Trump remains the only post-war US president to have approval ratings below 50% at the 100-day mark.
Since taking office, he has signed 142 executive orders, including a record 37 within his first week alone.
Trump Trade and Tariffs
One of Trump’s key early actions has been the expansion of tariffs. He has imposed a 25% duty on aluminium and steel, as well as on goods from Mexico and Canada that do not meet the revised free trade agreement terms.
Chinese imports face a steep 145% tariff, while imported vehicles are taxed at 25%, with additional duties on auto parts expected. A general 10% tariff now applies to all U.S. imports.
Peace Talks: Russia and Ukraine
Trump pledged to bring an end to Russia’s war against Ukraine, though progress remains limited. Recent peace talks involving delegations were a meeting that was attended by French President Emmanuel Macron, alongside high-level delegations from Germany, Ukraine, and the United Kingdom.
The peace-making process is set to continue, marking the beginning of a positive initiative involving European nations.
President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a 15-minute private meeting in a Vatican Basilica during their visit to Rome for Pope Francis’ funeral.
The 15-minute discussion, held on April 26, 2025, was described as “very productive” by White House Communications Director Steven Cheung and was aimed at revitalising peace negotiations to end the ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia.
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Immigration: Rising Deportation Numbers
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) data shows that 1,282 Kenyans were among the 1.4 million immigrants currently on the U.S. deportation list.
“The U.S. Government believes every country is obligated to accept the return of its citizens and nationals who are ineligible to remain in the United States. Lack of cooperation from the foreign government delays and, in many cases, inhibits the removal process,” ICE said.
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Funding Cuts and Foreign Aid Reductions
The Trump administration has also slashed funding across a number of domestic and international programs. The Department of Justice has revoked several grants to community organisations working on issues such as gun violence, opioid addiction, and victim advocacy.
According to Maureen Henneberg, acting head of the Office of Justice Programs, the grants were cut after a review deemed them misaligned with the administration’s priorities.
Internationally, U.S. foreign aid has been significantly reduced. A recent Slot Day study ranked the countries most affected by these cuts:
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Ukraine tops the list, with $39.1 billion in aid between 2023–2025. In 2025 alone, $4.5 billion was allocated, most of it supporting government functions.
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Jordan ranks second, receiving $4.4 billion over the same period, including $930 million in 2025.
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Ethiopia is third, with aid falling sharply to $190 million in 2025, primarily for emergency response.
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Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) comes fourth, receiving $2.3 billion in total, including $15.8 million in 2025 directed toward HIV/AIDS programs.
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