Tariffs have a long and storied history in the U.S. Tariff proponents today are correct to point out that they were the primary source of revenue for the federal government in the pre-income-tax era. However, these same people conveniently neglect…
Now well into his second term, President Trump has made energy policy the foundation of his economic agenda—and the results are increasingly visible. While Democrats argue that his tariffs have contributed to higher consumer prices, their focus overlooks a more…
Many people (including White House officials) believe that President Trump can simply remake the economy however he wishes. This is incorrect. While a president wields significant power when it comes to some economic policies, he cannot magically make the economy flourish….
If President Donald Trump was elected with a specific mandate, it was to lower prices. Poll after poll reveals that inflation is a top worry for Americans. So the administration should be worried that it’s ticking back up. Further, the…
Supporters of Vice President Kamala Harris are surely experiencing disappointment, but one of the Biden-Harris administration’s pillars — “industrial policy” — won big on Tuesday. That’s because it’s already been embraced by both parties. President-elect Donald Trump loves expensive tariffs,…
It turns out that babies are good little assets to have around. Despite famed catastrophist Paul Ehrlich (still) warning of imminent population-driven “famines, pandemics, water shortages, climate disasters, resource wars,” the earth is awash in natural resources, with some experts…
Doing business as a public company or as a new public offering just became a whole lot riskier. Did the competitive business landscape get more crowded? Did the Chinese initiate tariffs? Did volatility in the stock market create more uncertainty?…
In recent months, the financial press has expressed growing fear of an economy-wrecking crisis in commercial real estate. The specific concern is that as the trillions in mortgages on America’s non-residential buildings come up for renewal over the next few…
In the dynamic landscape of American politics, a transformative moment is unfolding, offering Republicans a unique opportunity to broaden their support base, notably among black voters traditionally aligned with the Democrat Party. This seismic shift is underscored by a growing…
