The American Economy Isn’t ‘Great Again’ – But It’s Still Solid
Trump’s policies haven’t supercharged the good economy he inherited — but they haven’t slowed it down (yet).
By Eric LevitzTrump’s policies haven’t supercharged the good economy he inherited — but they haven’t slowed it down (yet).
By Eric LevitzMore tariffs on China may sate the president’s ego, but won’t do anything to help Americans.
By Jonah SheppAfter Beijing threatened to slap tariffs on 106 U.S. exports Wednesday, markets panicked — and Trump reiterated his enthusiasm for trade war.
By Eric LevitzThis was inevitable.
By Benjamin HartThe stock market has been Trump’s best friend. That isn’t necessarily going to be the case going forward.
By Ed Kilgore“This is the first of many,” Trump said as he signed the order. “This is number one — but this is the first of many.”
By Eric LevitzStrong employment growth and low wage growth is just what the doctor ordered for stocks. But a possible trade war still looms.
By Ed KilgoreThe president says he’s “flexible” on steel tariffs — and countries are welcome to “negotiate” for an exemption.
By Eric LevitzThe White House just lost its influential opponent of dumb trade policies.
By Eric LevitzPeter Navarro also expects the tariffs to be put in place within a week, meaning the trade war may actually happen.
By Chas DannerThe president says he’ll retaliate against any retaliation.
By Chas DannerNo one expects this president to conduct himself in an orderly way, but the announcement of dangerous new tariffs may take the cake.
By Ed KilgoreThe European Union plans to target industries with ties to the Republican leadership.
By Eric LevitzBy slapping high tariffs on steel and aluminum, the president has brought the GOP Establishment nightmare to life.
By Eric LevitzTrump has until April 11 to decide whether to impose high tariffs on aluminum and steel. It’s a subject that divides his party and administration.
By Ed KilgoreBeijing offered to cut its steel production. But Trump passed on the easy political win — insisting that only punitive tariffs would do.
By Eric LevitzReturning to one of the “America First” preoccupations of his campaign, Trump is on the brink of imposing steel tariffs on China and other countries.
By Ed Kilgore