The United States Senate, by a vote of 54-45, confirmed Elbridge Colby as Under Secretary of Defense for Policy. This…

Tariffs have dominated the news since Trump’s announcement of “reciprocal” tariffs in the Rose Garden. Over the subsequent week, the S&P…

On Wednesday, President Donald Trump abruptly announced a 90-day pause on most of his planned country-specific “reciprocal” tariffs — with…

We’re going to go a little light with this edition of the 5QT, because I think we need it. And…

“New Trade Order,” editorial cartoon by Shaomin Li for The American Spectator on April 10, 2025.

While countries worldwide begin to negotiate to end President Trump’s reciprocal tariffs, China’s tariff retaliation resulted in Trump pushing additional…

The last month that the U.S. enjoyed a trade surplus with China, “Rock Me Amadeus” topped the Billboard Hot 100,…

Here’s a fact most journalists and the economists they interview won’t admit: No one really knows what imposing tariffs on…

Tuesday saw a good deal of clarity emerging with respect to President Trump’s trade strategy. Trump announced a 90-day pause…

WASHINGTON — “Don’t be a PANICAN,” President Donald Trump cautioned on social media. Critics have questioned the universal tariffs he…