1. Threatens New Tariffs on Canadian Fertilizers and Indian Rice – Trump stated he may impose new tariffs on agricultural products, including Canadian fertilizers and Indian rice, citing concerns over alleged dumping of Indian rice in the U.S.
2. Warns Mexico Over Water Supply – Trump posted that the U.S. would impose an additional 5% tariff on Mexican products if Mexico fails to immediately supply water to the U.S. He accused Mexico of violating a bilateral water-sharing treaty and demanded the release of approximately 247 million cubic meters of water by December 31.
3. Allows Nvidia to Sell H200 Chips to China – Trump announced on social media that the U.S. government will permit Nvidia to export its H200 AI chips to China, with a 25% revenue share from the sales going to the U.S.
4. Plans AI Executive Order – Trump said he will sign an executive order this week to establish a unified AI approval process, preventing conflicting state-level regulations.
5. Avoids Clarity on ACA Subsidies – Trump declined to confirm whether he would extend enhanced subsidies under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), reiterating his preference for direct payments to Americans rather than insurers.
6. Authorizes Release of "Drug Ship" Strike Video – Trump authorized Defense Secretary Hagerty to decide whether to release footage of a controversial "second strike" on a suspected drug-smuggling vessel, which killed two survivors. This marks a shift from his earlier stance favoring public disclosure.
7. Announces $12 Billion Farmer Aid Plan – Trump unveiled a $12 billion assistance program for farmers, with Agriculture Secretary Rollins confirming funds will be available by February 28, 2026, including $1 billion reserved for specialty crops.
8. Scheduled Meeting with Israeli PM – Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu will meet on December 29 to discuss Gaza ceasefire prospects and the deployment of international forces in the region.
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