1. National Address to be Delivered
—Trump announced he will deliver a prime-time address to the nation at 9 p.m. ET on Wednesday (10 a.m. Thursday Beijing time). The White House revealed that Trump will discuss the future outlook and may preview New Year's policies.
2. Interview with Fed Chair Candidate Waller—Is the Fed Chair nomination not a simple two-way street? Sources indicate that Trump will interview current Fed Governor Waller on Wednesday regarding his nomination for Fed Chair.
3. Restrictions on Foreign Citizens Entering the US—The White House stated that President Trump signed a proclamation further restricting the entry of foreign citizens.
4. Blockade of Sanctioned Venezuelan Oil Tankers—Trump stated on social media that he has ordered a "complete and total blockade of all sanctioned oil tankers entering or leaving Venezuela," demanding that oil and other assets be "returned to the United States."
5. Intending to Wield Sanctions Against Russia—Sources revealed that if Russian President Putin refuses to reach a peace agreement with Ukraine, the US is preparing a new round of sanctions against Russia's energy sector to increase pressure on Moscow. 6. Trump to travel to Dover Air Force Base – White House Press Secretary Levitt: Trump will travel to Dover Air Force Base to attend a handover ceremony for U.S. soldiers killed in Syria.
7. Proposed retaliatory measures against EU companies over digital tax – The U.S. government has threatened retaliatory measures against the EU in response to its taxation of U.S. tech companies, naming prominent companies such as Accenture, Siemens, and Spotify as potential targets for new restrictions or fees.
