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[Trump: A Chaotic Schedule of Tariffs, Lawsuits, and Ceasefires] ⑴ According to data from U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the U.S. has levied over $200 billion in tariffs since the new tariffs were implemented in early 2025, highlighting that Trump's tariff rhetoric has translated into substantial trade actions. ⑵ He has taken contradictory actions on drug policy, planning to sign an executive order designating fentanyl as a "weapon of mass destruction" while simultaneously considering ordering the easing of federal restrictions on marijuana. ⑶ On the diplomatic front, he claims to be "closer than ever" to achieving a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, but the Gaza ceasefire agreement he brokered has allegedly been violated by Israel, prompting the White House to issue a stern warning to Netanyahu. ⑷ He has taken aggressive legal action, suing the BBC for defamation and seeking $5 billion in damages for reporting on the "January 6th incident." ⑸ He has shown inconsistency in trade relations, suspending the implementation of a technology agreement reached with the UK during Trump's visit due to dissatisfaction with the progress of trade negotiations. (6) Personnel appointments have encountered setbacks; Hassett, the White House National Economic Council director who was initially considered a leading candidate for Federal Reserve Chairman, is facing opposition from individuals close to Trump. (7) Trump unilaterally declared the Gaza International Stabilization Force to be "well-established" and "operating in a very powerful manner," while simultaneously defending the White House banquet hall construction project in court on the grounds of "national security." (8) Controversy has arisen again in public statements, attributing the death of murdered director Rob Reiner to his public opposition to the president and making unsubstantiated accusations.