69 Percent of Conservatives Believe Tariffs Align with Conservative Values
Conservative Tariff Consensus is Real The American conservative movement now clearly backs tariffs. This shift isn’t new; we’ve talked about it before. In the postwar era, the conservative movement was largely pro-free trade, much like the Republican Party, which served as its primary political arm. Yet today, opposition to tariffs seems to be limited to […]
69 Percent of Conservatives Believe Tariffs Align with Conservative Principles
Conservative Support for Tariffs is Growing The American conservative movement has shifted significantly, now showing robust backing for tariffs. This shift has been noted before. In the post-World War II era, the conservative movement and the Republican Party primarily championed free trade. But today, opposition to tariffs mainly comes from a handful of conservatives and […]
Li Qiang Says Trump’s Tariffs Hurt Economy Significantly
Chinese Premier Critiques Tariffs at Beijing Forum During an international conference in Beijing on Tuesday, Chinese Premier Li Qiang criticized tariffs—implicitly referencing those imposed by former President Donald Trump—stating they have delivered a “serious blow” to the world economy. Many attendees expressed concerns as well about China’s trade practices, particularly the surge in exports that […]
Tariffs Have Led to Short-Term Struggles and Inflation, But They Bring Advantages like Agreements and Employment
Senator Discusses the Impact of Tariffs on Farmers During an appearance on CNN’s “The Lead” on Monday, Senator Roger Marshall (R-Kan.) expressed that while tariffs are currently causing difficulties for farmers, they may lead to long-term advantages via trade agreements. He noted ongoing supply chain issues and the effects of four years of cumulative inflation, […]
China Dismisses Trump Tariffs With Astonishing $1 Trillion Surplus
China seems largely unaffected by the tariff policies of the Trump administration, boasting a record trade surplus exceeding $1 trillion annually as of November. Recent customs data released yesterday indicates that China’s exports climbed 5.9% year-on-year, reaching $330.3 billion, rebounding from a 1.1% drop in October. In the first eleven months this year, the total […]
Sawmills in the US alert about increasing closures due to tariffs and reduced demand
Sawmills Across America Face Permanent Closures Amid Trade Uncertainty Manchester, Tennessee. – Many sawmills in the U.S. are finding it hard to keep their doors open. Industry leaders are attributing this struggle to ongoing trade uncertainties that have dried up export markets and severely squeezed profit margins. The Hardwood Federation has noted that at least […]
Costco initiates federal lawsuit against Trump’s emergency tariffs on imported items.
Costco Challenges Federal Tariffs in Court Costco Wholesale Corp. has taken legal action against the federal government, aiming to block President Donald Trump’s emergency tariffs and recover funds the retailer claims it was unfairly forced to pay on imports. The lawsuit, lodged in the International Trade Court, contends that President Trump invoked the Emergency Powers […]
South Korean car stocks increase as U.S. Commerce Secretary announces tariffs reduced to 15%
Market Update: Korean Automakers and Global Stocks Shares of South Korean automakers saw an uptick on Tuesday after U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick announced a 15% reduction in U.S. auto tariffs on South Korea, set to take effect retroactively from November 1. Lutnick further mentioned that tariffs on aircraft parts would be eliminated, along with […]
Tariffs from Trump Can Support Tax Breaks for American Families
President Trump’s Windfall Tariffs Should Support Families President Trump has put forth a proposal: Send a $2,000 check to most Americans financed by money collected from tariffs. The idea is to highlight how much the U.S. reaps from these substantial import duties. However, a one-time $2,000 payment may not be the best approach for utilizing […]
Trump administration reaches agreement with Britain on zero tariffs for pharmaceuticals
The United States and Britain unveiled a new agreement on Monday aimed at maintaining zero tariffs on British medicines and medical technology. In exchange, the UK will boost its spending on medicines and reassess how these are valued. Specifically, the UK will raise the net price it pays for new drugs from the U.S. by […]