China and Canada Discuss Joint Resistance to U.S. “Bullying” on Tariffs
China’s ambassador to Canada, Wang Di, has proposed a partnership between Beijing and Ottawa aimed at resisting American “bullying” and pushing back against U.S. tariffs. Wang suggested that both countries…
Tesla Stock Jumps After Trump’s Comments on China Tariffs and Powell, Despite Weak Earnings
Tesla’s stock soared 5.3% after CEO Elon Musk recently told investors he would be spending more time on the company. Investors responded enthusiastically to his promise, sending the stock soaring.…
Trump Signals Potential Reduction of China Tariffs, No Plans to Fire Fed Chair
Donald Trump escalated his attacks on the cliche Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. He referred to Powell as “a big loser” as interest rate fears rise. For his part, Trump…
IMF Cuts Global Growth Forecast Due to Tariff Impact
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) just slashed the United States’ growth forecast for this year—in half. This downgrade is the biggest cut of any advanced economy. It also lowered its…
Trump Claims Canada Would ‘Cease to Exist’ Without U.S. and Suggests Higher Auto Tariffs
President Donald Trump recently reignited tensions with Canada, making a series of controversial remarks during a signing ceremony in the Oval Office. Trump’s comments come in the wake of his…
Trump Suggests Tariff Revenue Could Replace Income Tax, But Economists Remain Skeptical
In recent discussions, President Donald Trump suggested that there is a possibility of replacing federal income tax revenue with tariff income. This statement has sparked a wave of skepticism among…
China Holds Key Lending Rates to Stabilize Yuan Amid Strong Economic Data
China’s recent economic indicators paint a murky picture as the country adjusts to external pressures caused by the trade war with the United States. Those recent growth numbers may sound…
Supreme Court to Hear Challenge to Trump’s Plan to End Birthright Citizenship in May
This case will be heard by the Supreme Court on May 15. This case directly challenges the merits of President Donald Trump’s executive order, claiming the authority to end birthright…
Trump’s Claim That Grocery Prices Are Down Doesn’t Match the Reality
Just the other day, President Donald Trump said grocery prices and inflation in general were on the increase. These claims fly in the face of today’s economic reality. While he…
Supreme Court to Consider Parental Notification Requirements for LGBTQ+ Books in Schools
The Supreme Court’s decision in Wisconsin v. Yoder, a landmark case from 1972, continues to influence discussions around religious freedom and education in the United States. This landmark case was…
Elon Musk Chooses Rural Texas for His Expanding Business Empire
Elon Musk’s controversial recent relocation from California to Texas has attracted much controversy, and some excitement, from Texans. The billionaire entrepreneur has set up his corporate campus in rural, neighboring…
US and Iran show hope after second round of nuclear negotiations
US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff headed up those high-profile talks in Rome to put a renewed focus on Iran’s nuclear program and deal with the resulting fallout. Tensions were high…
Trump Replaces Acting IRS Commissioner Amid Dispute with Treasury and Elon Musk
President Donald Trump just implemented the biggest change yet at the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). That last approval was made after a back-and-forth between Bessent and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent…
Trump’s Plan to Reclassify Federal Employees Makes It Easier to Fire Them
U.S. President Donald Trump just dropped a bombshell on how we view the traditional, career government employee. He originally introduced this new category, the “schedule policy/career” category. This new classification…
Trump Considers Blaming Powell as Tariffs Weigh on Economic Outlook
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell remains under increased fire. Unsurprisingly, President Donald Trump has intensified his attacks on Powell’s leadership in this unforgiving economic tempest. Powell, originally nominated by Trump…