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- Main article: Donald Trump achievements: Foreign policy
This article is a list of achievements by U.S. President Donald Trump, his administration, and Congress related to his foreign policy in 2020.
In 2020, President Trump continued making bold foreign policy decisions that diverged from the establishment and previous administrations.[1]
For foreign policy achievements related to trade policy, see Donald Trump achievements: Trade policy. For foreign policy achievements related to environmental policy, see Donald Trump achievements: Energy and environmental policy. For military operations targeting terrorist groups and individuals, see Donald Trump achievements: Military, national security, and anti-terrorism.
Contents
Executive actions, 2020
Latin America
President Trump took actions related to Latin America and various Latin American countries:
- Actions regarding Venezuela:
- January 13, 2020—The U.S. blacklisted seven Venezuelan officials who played a role in the takeover of the country's democratically-elected legislature.[5]
- February 18, 2020—In a pro-freedom effort, the Trump administration imposed sanctions on a Russian oil company for helping Nicolas Maduro's socialist regime.[6]
China
The Trump Administration continued taking a tough stance against China.[7] It also supported Taiwan, as seen in its congratulating the country for re-electing its anti-Communist president.[8]
Iran
The Trump Administration took actions against Iran and continued taking a tough stance against the country.[9]
- January 3, 2020—President Trump ordered an airstrike in Baghdad that killed several Iranian military officials including the prominent Iranian general Qassem Soleimani, who led the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' Quds Force.[10] Soleimani's death was a significant setback for Iran,[11] and President Trump strongly defended his decision[12] along with other administration officials.[13] Even when speaking strongly against Iran, President Trump and other administration officials also spoke in favor of Middle East peace and against endless wars.[14]
- January 3, 2020—The U.S. designated the Iraqi militia group Asaib Ahl al-Haq, supported by Iran, as a foreign terrorist organization.[15]
- January 8, 2020—In an address to the nation following an Iranian rocket attack on some U.S. bases in Iraq, President Trump announced the U.S. would impose additional sanctions on Iran while refusing to get unnecessarily drawn into a war.[16]
- January 10, 2020—The U.S. imposed sanctions on Iran's largest aluminum, copper, iron and steel manufacturers as well as eight high-ranking Iranian officials.[17]
North Korea
- January 14, 2020—The U.S. blacklisted two companies for violating UN labor sanctions against North Korea.[18]
Other
- April 6, 2020—In a historic first, the Trump administration designated a Russian white supremacist group as terrorists.[19]
- June 11, 2020—President Trump authorized sanctions against officials for the globalist, anti-American International Criminal Court,[20] a measure met with praise by Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.[21]
Other achievements, 2020
- January 27, 2020—President Trump met with Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to negotiate a peace deal for the Middle East.[22]
References
- ↑ Multiple references:
- Miller, Zeke (January 4, 2020). On foreign policy, Trump flouts risks that gave others pause. Associated Press. Retrieved January 4, 2020.
- McGhee, Kaylee (January 6, 2020). President Trump's foreign policy is unpredictable, and that's a good thing. Washington Examiner. Retrieved January 6, 2020.
- Pollak, Joel B. (January 12, 2020). Pollak: Keep Praying, It Seems to Be Working. Breitbart News. Retrieved January 12, 2020.
- ↑ Cuba under ‘maximum pressure’ by Trump in 2020. Miami Herald. December 31, 2019. Retrieved January 11, 2020.
- ↑ Multiple references:
- U.S. slaps sanctions on Cuba defense minister over support for Venezuela's Maduro. Reuters. January 2, 2020. Retrieved January 2, 2020.
- US Slaps Sanctions on Cuba Defense Minister over Support for Venezuela's Maduro. Voice of America (from Reuters). January 2, 2020. Retrieved January 2, 2020.
- US sanctions Cuba defense chief for supporting Venezuela's Maduro. Deutsche Welle. January 3, 2020. Retrieved January 3, 2020.
- US places ban on Cuban defence chief. CNA (from AFP). January 3, 2020. Retrieved January 3, 2020.
- Gámez Torres, Nora (December 30, 2019). Trump readies new sanctions on Cuba; immigration policies likely to remain same in 2020. Miami Herald. Retrieved January 2, 2020.
- ↑ Multiple references:
- Donati, Jessica (January 10, 2020). U.S. Adds New Restrictions on Cuba Travel. The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved January 10, 2020.
- U.S. seeks to squeeze Cuba by further curbing flights to island. Reuters. January 10, 2020. Retrieved January 10, 2020.
- US bans charter flights to Cuban cities besides Havana. Associated Press. January 10, 2020. Retrieved January 10, 2020.
- Finnegan, Conor (January 10, 2020). US further restricts air travel to Cuba to increase pressure: State Dept. ABC News. Retrieved January 10, 2020.
- Sesin, Carmen (January 10, 2020). U.S. suspends charter flights to Cuba, except the capital, Havana. NBC News. Retrieved January 10, 2020.
- US bans charter flights to Cuban cities besides Havana. Miami Herald (from the Associated Press). January 10, 2020. Retrieved January 10, 2020.
- Gámez Torres, Nora; Dolven, Taylor (January 10, 2020). Trump administration cancels charter flights to nine airports in Cuba. Miami Herald. Retrieved January 11, 2020.
- U.S. seeks to squeeze Cuba by further curbing flights to island. Fox Business (from Reuters). January 10, 2020. Retrieved January 11, 2020.
- ↑ Multiple references:
- Talley, Ian (January 13, 2020). U.S. Blacklists Maduro Allies Behind National Assembly Takeover. The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved January 13, 2020.
- U.S. targets Maduro-backed legislator and allies in fresh Venezuelan sanctions. Reuters. January 13, 2020. Retrieved January 13, 2020.
- Gámez Torres, Nora (January 13, 2020). U.S. sanctions lawmakers who sided with Maduro in attempt to control National Assembly. Miami Herald. Retrieved January 13, 2020.
- US Raps Maduro Loyalists For Blocking Venezuelan Assembly. Law360. January 13, 2020. Retrieved January 13, 2020.
- ↑ Two references:
- ↑ Multiple references:
- Lovelace, Ryan (January 13, 2020). Pompeo rips China for cybertheft days before trade deal. The Washington Times. Retrieved January 14, 2020.
- Gehrke, Joel (January 14, 2020). 'Risk to America’s national security': Don't give vital technology to China, Pompeo tells Silicon Valley. Washington Examiner. Retrieved January 14, 2020.
- ↑ Multiple references:
- Wong, Kristina (January 11, 2020). U.S. and Taiwanese Officials Celebrate President Tsai’s Re-Election Victory Over Pro-Beijing Candidate. Breitbart News. Retrieved January 11, 2020.
- He, Cathy (January 11, 2020). US Congratulates Taiwan President’s Re-election, Says Island ‘Force for Good’: Pompeo. The Epoch Times. Retrieved January 11, 2020.
- Landay, Jonathan; Brunnstrom, David (January 11, 2020). U.S. applauds Tsai's re-election as Taiwan president: Pompeo. Reuters. Retrieved January 11, 2020.
- Moritsugu, Ken; Kurtenbach, Elaine (January 12, 2020). Taiwan’s leader meets with US official after election win. Associated Press. Retrieved January 12, 2020.
- ↑ Multiple references:
- Taylor, Guy (January 3, 2020). Trump's tough line on Iran put to the test in election year. The Washington Times. Retrieved January 3, 2020.
- Dunleavy, Jerry (January 12, 2020). Trump prioritizes fight against Iran-backed narcoterrorist network Obama neglected: DEA official. Washington Examiner. Retrieved January 12, 2020.
- Timeline: U.S.-Iran relations from 1953 coup to 2020 commander killing. Reuters. January 3, 2020. Retrieved January 3, 2020.
- Musto, Julia (January 11, 2020). Amb. Richard Grenell praises German diplomatic action as Trump calls for greater NATO role in Mideast conflict. Fox News. Retrieved January 11, 2020.
- Mastrangelo, Dominick (January 12, 2020). Muslim scholar: Iran regime threatened for 'first time ever' under Trump. Washington Examiner. Retrieved January 12, 2020.
- Key, Pam (January 12, 2020). WH NSA O’Brien: Trump Admin’s ‘Maximum Pressure Campaign Has Been Working’ — ‘Iranian Economy Is Contracting by at Least 10%’. Breitbart News. Retrieved January 12, 2020.
- Blitzer, Ronn (January 12, 2020). NSA O'Brien: Sanctions, protests have Iran 'choked off,' will force them to negotiate. Fox News. Retrieved January 12, 2020.
- Spiering, Charlie (January 11, 2020). Donald Trump Backs Iran Protesters: ‘We Are Inspired by Your Courage’. Breitbart News. Retrieved January 11, 2020.
- Givas, Nick (January 11, 2020). Trump tweets support of Iranian anti-government protesters after Ukrainian passenger plane shot down. Fox News. Retrieved January 11, 2020.
- Halaschak, Zachary (January 11, 2020). 'Inspiring': Trump tweets in Farsi to speak directly to Iranian people protesting regime. Washington Examiner. Retrieved January 11, 2020.
- Johnson, Marty (January 11, 2020). Trump tweets message of support to Iranian protesters: 'Your courage is inspiring'. The Hill. Retrieved January 11, 2020.
- Trump says watching Iran protests 'closely,' is 'inspired' by Iranians' courage. Reuters. January 11, 2020. Retrieved January 11, 2020.
- Roberts, Katabella (January 12, 2020). US Says It Stands in Solidarity With Iranian Protesters, Condemns Arrest of British Ambassador. The Epoch Times. Retrieved January 12, 2020.
- Boyer, Dave (January 11, 2020). Iran hit with global condemnation for downing jet; Trump encourages country's protesters. The Washington Times. Retrieved January 12, 2020.
- Becker, Carlin (January 12, 2020). Trump tweet in Farsi 'the most liked Persian tweet' in history of Twitter. The Epoch Times. Retrieved January 12, 2020.
- Wolfgang, Ben (January 13, 2020). Boiling point: U.S. seizes on Iranian anger as game-changer. The Washington Times. Retrieved January 13, 2020.
- ↑ Multiple references:
- Pentagon: U.S. Airstrike Killed Iranian Commander Qassem Soleiman. Breitbart News (from the Associated Press). January 2, 2020. Retrieved January 3, 2020.
- Miles, Frank (January 2, 2020). Trump orders attack that kills Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani, other military officials in Baghdad, Pentagon says. Fox News. Retrieved January 3, 2020.
- Coles, Isabel; Adnan, Ghassan; Gordon, Michael R. (January 3, 2020). U.S. Strike Ordered by Trump Kills Key Iranian Military Leader in Baghdad. The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved January 3, 2020.
- Engel Rasmussen, Sune (January 3, 2020). Qassem Soleimani, Powerful Iranian Commander and U.S. Foe, Is Dead. The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved January 3, 2020.
- Taylor, Guy; Boyer, Dave (January 2, 2020). U.S. military claims responsibility for deadly airstrike on Iran's Quds leader. The Washington Times. Retrieved January 3, 2020.
- Nguyen Ly, Mimi (January 2, 2020). Trump Ordered Military Attack on Iranian General Qassim Soleimani to Protect US Personnel. The Epoch Times. Retrieved January 3, 2020.
- Read, Russ (January 2, 2020). Iran's 'shadow commander' Qassem Soleimani killed in US airstrike in Iraq. Washington Examiner. Retrieved January 3, 2020.
- Read, Russ (January 3, 2020). 'Decisive defensive action': Pentagon declares that US killed Qassim Soleimani on Trump's orders. Washington Examiner. Retrieved January 3, 2020.
- Ross, Chuck (January 2, 2020). Pentagon Says Trump Ordered Airstrike That Killed Top Iranian General At Baghdad Airport. The Daily Caller. Retrieved January 3, 2020.
- Jacobson, Don; Coyle, Darryl (January 2, 2020). Trump defends strike on Iranian general 'to stop a war'. UPI. Retrieved January 3, 2020.
- Macias, Amanda; Tan, Joanna (January 2, 2020). Top Iranian general killed in US airstrike in Baghdad, Pentagon confirms. CNBC. Retrieved January 3, 2020.
- Kheel, Rebecca (January 3, 2020). US airstrike kills Iran's powerful Quds Force leader. The Hill. Retrieved January 3, 2020.
- America Strikes Down Iranian Terror Kingpin. The Washington Free Beacon (from Reuters). January 2, 2020. Retrieved January 3, 2020.
- Top Iranian General Killed In U.S. Air Strike In Iraq. Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. January 3, 2020. Retrieved January 3, 2020.
- Crowley, Michael; Hassan, Falih; Schmitt, Eric (January 2, 2020). U.S. Strike in Iraq Kills Qassim Suleimani, Commander of Iranian Forces. The New York Times. Retrieved January 3, 2020.
- Abdul-Zahra, Qassim; Karam, Zeina (January 2, 2020). US kills Iran’s most powerful general in Baghdad airstrike. Associated Press. Retrieved January 3, 2020.
- Rasheed, Ahmed; Aboulenein, Ahmed; Ali, Idrees (January 2, 2020). U.S. says 'terminated' top Iran general to thwart attack on Americans. Reuters. Retrieved January 4, 2020.
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- Glenn, Mike (January 3, 2020). U.S. military had authority to 'take the shot' against Iran's Soleimani. The Washington Times. Retrieved January 4, 2020.
- Crilly, Rob (January 3, 2020). White House says Trump used Iraq War authorization to kill Qassem Soleimani. Washington Examiner. Retrieved January 4, 2020.
- Stieber, Zachary (January 4, 2020). Trump Used Iraq War Authorization to Kill Qassem Soleimani: National Security Adviser. The Epoch Times. Retrieved January 4, 2020.
- Neale, Spencer (January 4, 2020). Laser-guided Hellfire missile traveling 230 mph killed Qassem Soleimani. Washington Examiner. Retrieved January 4, 2020.
- Vittert, Leland (January 10, 2020). Photos taken by US Special Operations forces show aftermath of strike that killed Soleimani. Fox News. Retrieved January 11, 2020.
- Phillips, Jack (January 13, 2020). Photos Show Damage Iran’s Missiles Did to Base Housing US Troops. The Epoch Times. Retrieved January 13, 2020.
- Abdul-Zahra, Qassim; Mroue, Bassem (January 2, 2020). Iraqi militant killed by US worked with Iran for decades. Associated Press. Retrieved January 3, 2020.
- Rogan, Tom (January 3, 2020). Meet Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis, the terrorist killed with Qassem Soleimani. Washington Examiner. Retrieved January 6, 2020.
- Jenkins, Holman W. (January 3, 2020). On Iran, Trump Says ‘Yes We Can’. The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved January 4, 2020.
- Turner, Daniel (January 4, 2020). Daniel Turner: US can withstand Iranian attack on global oil supplies, thanks to Trump energy policies. Fox News. Retrieved January 4, 2020.
- London, Matt (January 6, 2020). Trump's energy policy frees US from Mideast oil dependence after Soleimani strike, Chaffetz says. Fox News. Retrieved January 7, 2020.
- Ozimek, Tom (January 8, 2020). Trump: US Energy Self-Reliance Is Key Buffer Against Geopolitical Shocks. The Epoch Times. Retrieved January 8, 2020.
- Ortiz: Iran Conflict and Its Aftermath — What a Difference Energy Independence Makes. Breitbart News. January 11, 2020. Retrieved January 11, 2020.
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- Gvosdev, Nikolas (January 10, 2020). The Carter Doctrine Conundrum: Has Trump Repudiated a Foundational Element of U.S. National Security Strategy? The National Interest. Retrieved January 13, 2020.
- Novak, Jake (January 2, 2020). Op-Ed: America just took out a man many consider the world’s No. 1 bad guy. CNBC. Retrieved January 3, 2020.
- Klein, Philip (January 2, 2020). Good riddance to Qassim Soleimani, Iran's terrorist in chief. Washington Examiner. Retrieved January 3, 2020.
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- Nolte, John (January 2, 2020). Nolte: The Obama-Biden Benghazi Debacle Is Not Repeated by Trump. Breitbart News. Retrieved January 3, 2020.
- Kraychik, Robert (January 3, 2020). Aaron Klein: Soleimani Was ‘Bin Laden of Shiite World,’ Killing Him Prevents Another Benghazi. Breitbart News. Retrieved January 3, 2020.
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- Chumley, Cheryl K. (January 5, 2020). Iran on notice: This is Trump, not Obama. The Washington Times. Retrieved January 5, 2020.
- Spoehr, Thomas (January 6, 2020). War with Iran? Some people think we're already in one. They're wrong. Washington Examiner. Retrieved January 6, 2020.
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