What we know about Trump’s executive orders following his swearing-in

Donald Trump, the U.S. president, said on Monday that he will issue a series of executive orders and instructions to stamp his mark on his administration. These directives and orders are expected to cover a wide range of issues from immigration to energy.

Sources familiar with the plans say that more than 200 orders and directives may be issued in what's known as an "shock-and -awe" campaign.

What we know so far about the Executive Orders

IMMIGRATION

In his inaugural address, shortly after being sworn into a second term at the White House, Trump declared illegal immigration to be a national crisis, sent troops to the U.S.Mexico border, and reinstated his "Remain in Mexico" (remain in Mexico) policy.

He said that he will also seek to stop any illegal entry and detain any migrants caught crossing the border illegally, as part of an immigration crackdown which is expected to include expulsions.

An official in the incoming Trump administration said that Trump would issue a proclamation aimed at blocking access to asylum seekers on the Mexican border. The official also said that he will issue an order to stop birthright citizenship of U.S. born children whose parents do not have legal immigration status.

In a press briefing, citing the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution the official stated: "The federal Government will not recognize automatic citizenship for children born to illegal aliens in the United States." We will also enhance the screening and vetting of illegal aliens.

The 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution grants citizenship to "all naturalized or born citizens in the United States." Legal challenges would be expected to any move made by Trump that would end birthright citizenship.

ENERGY

Trump promised to declare an energy emergency immediately, filling up strategic oil reserves as well as exporting U.S. power around the globe.

He said: "We will become a wealthy nation again and the liquid gold beneath our feet will make that happen."

An official in the new administration confirmed that Trump will sign an executive directive focusing on Alaska. The state is critical to the national security of the United States and could permit exports of natural gas liquefied to other areas of the U.S.

According to a document from the White House, the U.S. will also withdraw from Paris Climate Agreement. Trump also said that he would cancel what he called a mandate for electric vehicles.

According to a document obtained by the, members of his team recommend sweeping changes in order to stop supporting EVs, charging stations, and to tighten up measures to block imports of Chinese cars, battery materials, and components.

The document also shows that they have recommended imposing global tariffs on battery materials in an effort to boost U.S. manufacturing, and then negotiating exemptions for each ally.

Trump's executive order will likely also seek to rollback the Biden administration climate regulations for power plants, end an export pause of LNG gas, and revoke waivers that allow California and other state to have stricter pollution rules.

TARIFFS

Trump announced on Monday that he would tax and tariff countries in order to enrich Americans. He also promised a revamp of the trade system and stated the U.S. will establish an "External Revenue Service."

"We will establish the External Revenue Service in order to collect all duties, tariffs and revenue. He said that massive amounts of foreign money would be pouring into the treasury.

An incoming Trump administration official revealed that Trump would issue a general trade memo on Monday. The memo will not impose new tariffs, but instead direct federal agencies to evaluate U.S. trading relationships with China Canada and Mexico.

The Republican President has announced tariffs of up to 10% on all global imports and 60% on Chinese products. He also pledged a 25% surcharge for Canadian and Mexican imports. These duties could disrupt trade, increase costs, and lead to retaliation.

The official confirmed a Wall Street Journal article and said that Trump would direct agencies to investigate persistent trade deficits, and deal with unfair currency and trade policies of other countries.

Officially, the memo will focus on China, Canada, and Mexico, but not announce any new tariffs. The memo will instruct agencies to evaluate Beijing's compliance with 2020 trade agreement with the U.S. as well as USMCA status, according to the official.

Trump believes that tariffs will help boost U.S. growth. However, opponents say the costs are likely to be passed on to consumers.

TRANSGENDER RIGHTS

Trump stated that his government would have a policy of only having two genders: male and female. The president has promised to sign an order that will end transgender rights within the U.S. Military and in U.S. Schools.

He told a Sunday rally that he will stop transgender athletes from participating in women's sport on his first day.

DIVERSITY PROGRAMS

An incoming White House official told reporters on Monday that Trump would also issue an executive order to end "radical, wasteful and ineffective" diversity, equality and inclusion programs within the federal government.

During his first presidential term, Trump issued an executive order that curtailed efforts to reduce racial inequalities at work, including programs such as diversity training within companies.

Biden reversed the executive order in January 2021 on his first official day of office. Trump will likely reinstate it on his second day in office, or even earlier.

Trump has also criticised "diversity equity and inclusion" policies within universities.

PARDONS

Trump also stated that he would pardon some of the hundreds who were convicted or accused in connection with his supporters' assault on the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.

GENDER-AFFIRMING CARE

In a 2023 campaign video, Trump stated that on his first official day as president he would repeal the policies of the Biden Administration that provided information and resources for those seeking medical treatment so that they could align their bodies to the gender that they identify with. This care may include hormone therapy or surgery.

DRUG CARTELS

Trump announced on Monday that he will also use the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 in order to eliminate foreign cartels and designate them as foreign terrorist groups, fulfilling his promise made during the campaign to crackdown on the sources of lethal opioids like fentanyl.

REQUIRING FEDERAL WORKERS to RETURN to the Office

Trump has condemned work-from home arrangements that were made for tens and thousands of federal workers during the COVID-19 epidemic, vowing to put an end to them.

In December, Trump stated that if federal employees refuse to return to their office, they will be "dismissed."

Trump and his supporters hope that forcing federal workers to return to the office will lead them to a large number of resignations. This would help their goal of shrinking the size of the bureaucracy. Reporting by Steve Holland and Ted Hesson; editing by Howard Goller and Daniel Wallis.

(source: Reuters)