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 […]
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, Elizabeth Warren, and Robert Reich have likely contributed to a misleading narrative […]
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 […]
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 […]