Donald Trump-related activity tracking.
2025
Dec31
According to Ember Monitoring, the Trump deployment address transferred 94 million USDC to Coinbase over the past three weeks. This USDC originated from a sale of Trump liquidity on Meteora.
In the first year of Trump's second term, the dollar experienced its most severe annual sell-off since 2017, dropping 9.5% against a basket of currencies, marking the largest annual decline in nearly a decade. This decline is primarily due to economic uncertainty from tariff policies and expectations of continued loose monetary policy by the Federal Reserve, which weakened the dollar's safe-haven appeal.
Dec30
Trump's new Tech Force program offers government positions with salaries up to $195K for two years, leading to private sector opportunities with companies like Amazon, Meta, and Apple.
US President Trump reiterated his criticism of Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, threatening to sue him for 'gross incompetence' related to the management of the Washington headquarters renovation. Trump plans to announce Powell's successor in January, raising uncertainty about the future of US monetary policy and the Fed's independence.
Dec29
President Donald Trump signed an executive order reclassifying cannabis from a Schedule I to Schedule III substance, following lobbying and donations from the marijuana industry. The move faced criticism from some Republicans who view marijuana as a dangerous gateway drug.
Dec28
Donald Trump is criticized for boasting about cutting over 271,000 federal jobs, coinciding with the highest unemployment rate since 2014.
According to BlockBeats, the probability of Kevin Hassett becoming the next Federal Reserve Chair has decreased to 42% on Polymarket. Meanwhile, the likelihood of Christopher Waller being appointed has risen to 12%, and the probability of Kevin Warsh being selected has increased to 31%. Previously, CNBC reported that individuals familiar with the situation have indicated that U.S. President Donald Trump may appoint a new Federal Reserve Chair in the first week of January next year.
U.S. President Trump announced a 25% tariff on European car imports, effective next week, causing over €13 billion in market value loss for European automakers and raising concerns about supply chain disruptions and increased transportation costs.
Dec27
President Trump highlighted low crime rates and his immigration agenda, claiming tariffs led to 'no inflation' and economic growth. He praised the economy's 4.3% growth, attributing it to tariffs, while facing legal challenges over their legality. Trump emphasized affordability in his campaign, blaming former President Biden for past economic issues. Despite his claims, recent polls show few Americans credit him for financial improvements.
A review article highlights that President Trump's 2025 tariff policy imposed double-digit import taxes on nearly all countries, disrupting U.S. trade policy. While aimed at reducing trade deficits and reviving manufacturing, these measures have raised costs for consumers and businesses, leading to a nearly 25% drop in imports from China and increased imports from Mexico, Vietnam, and Taiwan.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is scheduled to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump on December 29 in Florida amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.
Dec24
Intel CEO Chen Liwu met with President Trump at the White House, securing a $5.7 billion cash injection from the U.S. government in exchange for nearly 10% equity, making the government Intel's largest shareholder.
Dec23
US President Trump believes that inflation will resolve itself.
President Trump claims that tariffs are the main reason for the excellent U.S. economic data recently released, with the third quarter GDP growth at 4.3%, the fastest in two years.
The U.S. economy grew at a 4.3% annual pace in Q3, the largest gain in two years, driven by consumer and AI business spending. Despite a government shutdown, the GDP report shows resilience, with growth expected to top 2% for 2025.
The U.S. Q3 2025 real GDP annualized growth rate initial estimate came in at 4.3%, significantly exceeding the expected 3.3% and the previous 3.8%.
Huntington Ingalls' shares rose 4.4% to $368.99 premarket after President Trump announced plans for a new 'Trump class' of battleships, initiating an expanded naval buildup. The program will start with two vessels and could grow to 20-25 ships. HII shares have increased 87% YTD after a 27% slump in 2024.
Trump's 2026 budget proposal eliminates the federal agency that investigates major chemical plant explosions and industrial accidents across the United States.
Dec22
President Trump announced plans to negotiate with companies operating naval shipyards, aiming to strengthen the U.S. shipbuilding industry.
President Trump will appoint a new Federal Reserve Chair in the first week of January, as Jerome Powell's term ends in May. Trump seeks a successor who supports growth-friendly monetary policies, with candidates including Fed Governor Waller, Bowman, White House economic advisor Hassett, and former Fed Governor Walsh.
