Trump received 18 written offers from countries on trade, won’t allow ‘rushed deals,’ top econ adviser says
The Trump administration has so far received 18 “written offers” from the Foreign Trade Minister this week, according to a top White House economic adviser. Kevin Hassett, director of the National Economic Council, praised the rapid progress, emphasizing that the Trump administration has not “hasted” to get those deals across the finish line. “It’s going […]
Top Trump econ adviser says White House is studying ways to fire Powell
President Trump’s top economic adviser told reporters Friday that the White House is looking for ways to fire Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell despite the legal guardrail he is in his position. Kevin Hassett, chairman of the White House National Economic Council, has retreated from previous concerns about Powell’s firing, saying the White House is […]
Fmr Reagan Economist Blasts Unemployment Spike As ‘Bad Policies’ Result, Argues Trump’s Econ Plan Could Revive Growth
Former Reagan administration economist Art Laffer said on Fox Business on Monday that rising unemployment is the result of “bad policy” and touted the potential for former President Donald Trump's economic plan to restore economic growth. After announcing a 50-point cut in the federal funds rate last week, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said one […]
Econ professor advances past Dem primary to face GOP opponent in MN 8th House district
Jen Schultz won the Minnesota 8th District Democratic Primary on Tuesday night, defeating Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party candidate John Manter. She will advance to the general election to face off against Republican incumbent Rep. Pete Stauber. The Cook Political Report ranks the 8th District as “solidly” Republican territory. Munter of Worba was a native of Albion, New […]