by Daniel Brouse March 28, 2025 Gold: A Growing Influence in Today’s Market Gold has always been a significant asset in the global financial landscape, but recently, its influence has grown in ways not seen for quite some time. One key reason for this increased attention is its impact on the Atlanta Federal Reserve’s GDPNow […]
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Trump’s Sector-Specific Tariffs
March 27, 2025 Since January 2025, the United States has implemented several sector-specific tariffs in an effort to protect domestic industries. These tariffs are in addition to any existing country-specific tariffs and represent a continuation of protectionist trade policies. However, historical data suggests that such high sector-specific tariffs often fail to achieve their intended goals. […]
The Financial Struggles of Pennsylvania Hospitals: Why Nearly Half Are Operating at a Loss
by Daniel Brouse March 23, 2025 Whether a hospital is for-profit or non-profit is not the key factor in determining patient costs or the long-term viability of healthcare. The fundamental reality is that a hospital cannot sustain ongoing financial losses and remain operational. To ensure long-term sustainability, hospitals must generate enough revenue to cover costs, […]
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Why Are People Boycotting Tesla?
Elon Musk’s extreme hypocrisy has led to widespread boycotts and protests against Tesla. It’s the only company in U.S. history to achieve profitability primarily through carbon credits and remains one of the largest recipients of government subsidies, including tax credits. Yet Musk publicly opposes these very policies, making his contradictions even more damaging—not just to […]
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GOP Socializes Egg Prices
Ironically, President Trump has taken a far-left liberal approach by socializing the egg industry. Unable to keep his campaign promise to lower egg prices, the U.S. government has subsidized the industry to the tune of billions of dollars. U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced that the United States is importing hundreds of millions of eggs […]
Tariffs: The Most Regressive Tax That Hurts the Economy Without Reducing the Deficit
by Daniel Brouse March 20, 2025 Tariffs function as one of the most regressive forms of taxation because they disproportionately burden lower-income individuals, harm economic efficiency, and provide minimal benefit in terms of reducing the deficit. Here’s why: 1. Tariffs as a Regressive Tax A regressive tax is one that takes a larger percentage of […]
Trump’s Sweeping Tariff Plan Threatens to Reverse Decades of Trade Progress
by Daniel Brouse March 20, 2025 Trump aides are preparing to implement a sweeping new set of tariffs on imports valued in the trillions of dollars, aligning with the administration’s push for a more protectionist trade policy. This plan, part of Trump’s so-called “reciprocal” trade agenda, is expected to significantly alter U.S. trade relations by […]
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Economic and Security Implications of Trump Policies
by Daniel Brouse March 18, 2025 Recent policy decisions by the Trump administration have led Canada and Australia to reconsider significant defense contracts with the United States. Canada’s Reassessment of the F-35 Fighter Jet Deal Canada is reevaluating its C$19 billion contract for 88 Lockheed Martin F-35 fighter jets. This reconsideration stems from escalating trade […]
BYD’s Breakthrough Charging Tech Exposes the Pitfalls of U.S. Protectionism in the EV Market
by Daniel Brouse March 18, 2025 BYD, China’s leading electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, has unveiled a groundbreaking ultra-fast charging system capable of delivering 1,000 kilowatts (kW) of power. This advancement allows EVs to gain 400 kilometers (approximately 248 miles) of range in just five minutes, effectively matching the refueling time of traditional gasoline vehicles. This […]
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The Inflationary Impact of Trump Tariffs and the Decline of the Dollar
by Daniel Brouse March 18, 2025 According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, import prices rose 0.4% in February 2025, following a 0.6% increase in January. This marks the largest two-month advance since mid-2022. The February increase was primarily driven by higher fuel prices, which advanced 1.7% after a 2.9% rise in January. Nonfuel […]