On Wednesday, President Donald Trump abruptly announced a 90-day pause on most of his planned country-specific “reciprocal” tariffs — with the notable exception of the People’s Republic of China. In so strikingly singling out China as the focus of America’s…
While countries worldwide begin to negotiate to end President Trump’s reciprocal tariffs, China’s tariff retaliation resulted in Trump pushing additional tariffs on the country. (READ MORE: Trumping China) In this episode of The Spectacle Podcast, hosts Melissa Mackenzie and Scott…
The last month that the U.S. enjoyed a trade surplus with China, “Rock Me Amadeus” topped the Billboard Hot 100, Geraldo Rivera found some empty bottles in Al Capone’s vault, and Halley’s Comet passed by the planet. Yes, a ledger…
Our neighbors across the Atlantic are going through drastic political and social changes, but not for the better. The American Spectator contributing editor S.A. McCarthy joins hosts Melissa Mackenzie and Scott McKay on The Spectacle Podcast to discuss all things Ireland and Europe. Sam…
This week, like the week before it, can only be described by one word: tumultuous. Stock markets around the world have plummeted, phone calls are being made, messages are being put out on social media, and everyone is trying desperately…
Trade wars are back in fashion. And so is Milton Friedman. A video of Friedman explaining the miracle of the pencil has gone viral, amassing 42.5 million views and being shared by Elon Musk and many others. The video underscores…
WASHINGTON — “Don’t be a PANICAN,” President Donald Trump cautioned on social media. Critics have questioned the universal tariffs he unleashed last week, and Americans have had to steel themselves before checking the balance of their 401(k)s. The Trump tariffs…
President Trump has razed an economic order that has prevailed for decades. It became an “unlevel” playing field, tilted against the United States — anyone who can read a chart can see that. There are non-economic resentments as well. For…
