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Trump's 2025: Record Deportations and Tariff Boost

1/20/2026

Summary

Story summary

In 2025, first year of U.S. President Donald Trump's second term, deportations totaled 605,000, including 230,000 from inside the United States and 270,000 at the border.
The administration intensified interior enforcement by deploying Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers and Border Patrol agents in cities, increasing visibility and contributing to a rise in at-large arrests.
The administration imposed tariffs averaging 10% on all trading partners, generating $287 billion in customs duties.

History

Historical Context

The Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965, signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson on October 3, abolished national origin quotas, significantly altering U.S. immigration policy. This act led to over 1 million annual immigrants by the 1970s, reshaping the demographic landscape. The current administration's deportation of 605,000 individuals in 2025 highlights ongoing immigration enforcement challenges rooted in this historical shift.

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Story summary

In 2025, first year of U.S. President Donald Trump's second term, deportations totaled 605,000, including 230,000 from inside the United States and 270,000 at the border.
The administration intensified interior enforcement by deploying Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers and Border Patrol agents in cities, increasing visibility and contributing to a rise in at-large arrests.
The administration imposed tariffs averaging 10% on all trading partners, generating $287 billion in customs duties.

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