Merkel criticizes Trump and Vance over tariffs as a danger to our democracy.
Merkel Critiques Trump’s Tariff Policies Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel expressed her concerns on Wednesday regarding Europe’s response to President Trump and his tariff policies. She pointed out that Vice President Vance’s interpretation of “freedom” poses a significant threat to democracy, especially as she promotes her memoirs. Reflecting on a meeting with Trump in March […]
Study reveals tariffs are impacting consumers’ online shopping.
Impact of Tariffs on E-commerce and Consumer Behavior A recent report has shed light on how the Trump administration’s tariff policies are influencing e-commerce, particularly in the way people are choosing to shop online. The study by Alixpartners highlights that consumers are adjusting their purchasing strategies to navigate the implications of tariffs. In fact, a […]
Amazon Leader States Tariffs Haven’t Increased Prices, Challenging Critics’ Inflation Claims
Amazon CEO Discusses Impact of Tariffs on Prices Amazon CEO Andy Jassy stated on Monday that the newly imposed tariffs on Chinese goods have not significantly affected prices on the platform. This aligns with growing evidence suggesting that the recent trade measures have not led to the inflation spike that many economists and critics anticipated. […]
Powell indicates that the Fed postponed rate reductions because of concerns about inflation from tariffs.
Trump Writes to Powell About Interest Rates During a press conference on Monday, White House spokesperson Caroline Leavitt confirmed that President Donald Trump had sent a letter to Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, expressing concerns about low interest rates in comparison to other countries. On Tuesday, the Federal Reserve announced it had decided to lower […]
Car sales drop sharply after rush to buy before tariffs: ‘The celebration is finished’
The US auto market is experiencing significant challenges, as automakers, dealers, and consumers are grappling with higher tariffs, increased prices, and growing economic uncertainty. After a brief uptick in sales during the spring months, the market stagnated in June, likely due to consumers pulling back on big purchases. Recent data suggests a dramatic decline in […]
Economist Art Laffer Explains Why Tariffs Do Not Lead to Inflation
Economist Art Laffer discussed tariffs on Fox Business, asserting that import taxes won’t lead to inflation, as the negative effects on prices would be balanced by reductions in export prices. After President Trump announced mutual tariffs with various countries on April 2nd, he later called for a 90-day “suspension” of these tariffs. On the show […]
US dollar experiences its worst first half in over 50 years due to Trump tariffs
US Dollar Faces Historic Decline Amid Global Turmoil The US dollar has experienced its most challenging first half in over fifty years, overwhelmed by geopolitical tensions and the ongoing trade war initiated by Donald Trump. Since its introduction in 2025, the dollar has plummeted more than 10% against a range of currencies. This marks the […]
Does your business have a backup plan for the Trump tariffs?
I have a client in New Jersey who makes industrial films. Their main supply comes from two Chinese firms. You might think they’ll be hit hard by President Trump’s tariffs, right? Fortunately, the owner and her partner were paying attention. Back in 2023, they understood that the presidential election was going to be tough—like, really […]
The Supreme Court Has Defeated the Legal Battle Over Tariffs
A Major Setback for Legal Challenges Against Tariffs Supreme Court Ruling on FCC v. Consumer Research The Supreme Court made a significant ruling on Friday regarding FCC v. Consumer Research, which not only maintained communication subsidies but also posed a substantial challenge to efforts aimed at dismantling President Trump’s trade policies. In a 6-3 decision […]
Chief economist Torsten Sløk: Trump might have ‘outsmarted us all’ on tariffs, even though I criticized him before.
Economist Reassesses Trump’s Trade Strategy There’s been a notable shift in the perspective of a prominent Wall Street economist regarding President Donald Trump’s trade policies. Torsten Sløk, the chief economist at Apollo Global Management, had previously been critical of the president’s approach to tariffs. However, he now suggests that Trump might have outsmarted many with […]