Most of Trump’s policies are based on common misconceptions and in fact contradict established economic principles. To begin with, the U.S. government often subsidizes companies to keep operations domestic. This can make our products more expensive and our businesses less efficient and competitive. A notable example is electric vehicles (EVs). The U.S. heavily subsidizes EVs, […]
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Protectionism 101: Trump Economics
Economic Update: The Path to Disaster
The Republican Party is driving the U.S. economy off a cliff, and the consequences are unfolding in real time. The good news? Trump’s team is imploding under the weight of its own reckless and poorly planned policies. The bad news? The so-called “Make America Great Again” agenda is achieving the exact opposite—weakening the country economically, […]
The Lies Behind Trump’s Terror Economics
Article originally published February 4, 2025 in anticipation of tariffs on Mexico and Canada The primary purpose of Trump’s tariffs is not economic growth or national security—it’s to fund his anti-humanity policies, particularly the billions of dollars required for mass deportation. Unfortunately, both his tariff policies and immigration restrictions have devastating effects on the U.S. […]
The Economic and Diplomatic Consequences of Trump’s Tariff Expansion
by Daniel Brouse February 2, 2025 In November 2024, President Trump announced plans to levy new tariffs on Canada and Mexico, while also increasing tariffs on China. This policy shift, formalized through an executive order on February 1, 2025, imposed 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports and increased tariffs on Chinese goods by an […]
Evangelical Christianity, Eschatology, and Political Influence
Background U.S. support for Israel is deeply intertwined with Evangelical Christian beliefs, particularly those concerning the end times. Many Evangelicals subscribe to the idea that they can hasten the “Second Coming of Christ” by setting the stage for an apocalyptic conflict. According to their interpretation of the Bible, this involves Israel reclaiming Jerusalem, Jesus returning, […]
Avian Influenza: Lessons from History and the Looming Public Health Threat
by Daniel Brouse Bird flu, or avian influenza, has been known and circulating for over a century. The first documented outbreak in poultry was in Italy in 1878, described as a “fowl plague.” It wasn’t until the mid-20th century that the disease was recognized as being caused by influenza A viruses. Over time, the virus […]
How Risk Management Turns to Crisis Management
by Daniel Brouse December 23, 2024 I have spent my life in the study and implementation of risk management. I obtained degrees with honors and academic accolades in economics, philosophy, and logic, including becoming the youngest subscriber to the Federal Reserve’s “Beige Book,” the country’s youngest university-level statistics tutor, and an inductee into both the […]
Anthony Fauci: A Case Study in Public-Private Healthcare
by Daniel Brouse December 19, 2024 The United States arguably has one of the most advanced healthcare systems in the world, a feat achieved despite having one of the least healthy populations globally. The true challenge in improving health, economic stability, and overall well-being in the U.S. lies in individual lifestyle choices and personal responsibility. […]
The Hidden Price of Progress: Unraveling the Economic, Environmental, and Human Costs of Climate Change
by Daniel Brouse November 29, 2024 / Black Friday The exact cost of climate change is challenging to calculate due to the sheer complexity of the issue and the myriad variables that are difficult to quantify. However, specific climate-related events provide tangible examples of its economic and societal impacts. Climate Disasters For instance, the 2019 […]
U.S.-Canada Softwood Lumber Tariffs: Rising Rates and Their Impact on Housing Costs
The rise in lumber prices, exacerbated by the existing tariffs on Canadian lumber, is directly contributing to a decline in the supply of affordable housing. These tariffs increase the cost of importing essential materials, driving up construction expenses for builders. As a result, developers are less inclined to invest in affordable housing projects, which often […]