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 […]
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The Economic and Diplomatic Consequences of Trump’s Tariff Expansion
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Record Taxation Starts Now
by Daniel Brouse January 31, 2025 We haven’t seen taxation like this since the era of tariffs that contributed to the Great Depression. Today, the White House announced that President Donald Trump will implement new tariffs starting tomorrow, February 1, 2025. These tariffs include a 25% levy on imports from Canada and Mexico, and a […]
The Link Between GDP and Immigration
by Daniel Brouse January 31, 2025 In the most recent quarter, the U.S. GDP experienced a decline, coinciding with historically low levels of immigration over the past few quarters. This is not a coincidence—there is a well-documented and direct relationship between economic growth and immigration. In modern times, immigration has accounted for approximately 80% of […]
Why Are Rates Rising While the Federal Reserve is Cutting?
by Daniel Brouse December 21, 2024 At first glance, it seems counterintuitive: the Federal Reserve is cutting interest rates, yet most other interest rates, particularly long-term ones, are rising. To understand this phenomenon, we need to examine the interplay of economic forces shaping the financial landscape. A Strong Economy Fuels Rising Rates The current U.S. […]
Debunking Economic Myths: Misleading Narratives and the Path to Real Progress
by Daniel Brouse December 17, 2024 “In America today, over 60% of our people are living paycheck to paycheck and millions of children are living in poverty.” — Bernie Sanders, October 4, 2024 Statements like these, made by figures such as Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren, have likely contributed to a misleading narrative about the […]
Balancing the Books: How Public-Private Healthcare Models Can Sustain Economic Growth
by Daniel Brouse December 15, 2024 OVERVIEW Why is the U.S. the only developed country without a fully universal healthcare system? First, it’s important to note that the U.S. does provide a mix of public and private universal healthcare through programs like Medicare, Medicaid, and the Affordable Care Act. These programs ensure that millions of […]
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Taxation in a Changing World: Challenges, Inefficiencies, and Paths to Sustainability
by Daniel Brouse December 3, 2024 Taxation is a complex and often misunderstood subject, particularly in discussions around income inequality and the role of billionaires in the economy. Many posts oversimplify or misrepresent the nature of taxation and its broader impacts. Developing a nuanced understanding of taxation, including its economic effects and societal implications, is […]
The Hidden Costs of Short-Term Gains: Inflation, Tariffs, and Fiscal Recklessness
December 1, 2024 It’s important to understand that inflation often lags behind economic policy changes, including the imposition of tariffs. For instance, the Trump administration’s tariffs on Chinese goods, implemented in 2019, did not immediately result in higher consumer prices. The inflationary effects became evident only by mid-2021, as supply chain disruptions, higher costs of […]
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 […]
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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 […]