But the back-and-forth, on-again-off-again-back-on-again nature of the tariffs has only led to confusion for businesses. What CEO would make a five-year investment to build a new factory when it's unclear if the tariffs are happening?
Trump's first 100 days have concluded, but this newsletter continues. Stay tuned for the launch of Project 47 next week, which will continue tracking Trump's agenda and the responses to it.
TODAY'S QUESTION
How do you think Trump's first 100 days went?
Trump's 41% approval rating at the 100-day mark is the lowest of any newly elected president since at least Dwight Eisenhower, including Trump's own first term.
Trump's first 100 days in office have shown just how much he likes to act alone.
While past presidents used their honeymoon period to get signature legislation through Congress, Trump has signed very few bills.
Instead, he's focused on a flurry of executive orders, unilaterally imposed tariffs, and mass firings and spending cuts that Congress did not approve but has, so far, let slide.
Here's a look at 100 actions taken by Trump, his administration and the GOP-controlled Congress over his first 100 days:
Signed the Laken Riley Act, which allows federal immigration officers to detain and deport undocumented people who have been charged with crimes, in addition to those who have been convicted.
Announced sweeping tariffs on every major U.S. trade partner, ranging from 10% to 54%, to take effect on April 2, which he dubbed "Liberation Day."
Invoked the 18th-century Alien Enemies Act, last used to incarcerate Japanese Americans during World War II, to begin deporting people the administration alleges are gang members.
Alex speaks with with the upstarts who are challenging the Democratic establishment about how they envision the party's future. Then, she has a conversation with veteran Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy on how his fellow members need to course correct to preserve democracy as we know it. Listen now.
As Trump's first 100 days in office wrap up, Stephanie Ruhle hosts a live town hall with federal workers who were forced out of their jobs. She'll be joined by Jacob Soboroff to break down what these actions mean for all Americans, as well as Sen. Cory Booker to discuss Congress' response. Watch "100 Days of Trump: Forced Out Federal Workers" Thursday at 9 p.m. ET on MSNBC.
