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Here’s Why Tariffs Won’t Bring Back Manufacturing
Tariffs are being pitched as a magic bullet to revive American manufacturing, pushing out foreign competitors to bring red, white, and blue factories humming back to life. It sounds great: tax imports to bring companies back to the States, and generate a flood of revenue in the process as jobs flood back to the heartland. […]
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Tariffs: A Hidden Tax on Prosperity
With Trump’s latest batch of tariffs taking effect on March 4th, the American consumer is in for an economic beating. Just like any other tax, tariffs make us poorer.
China Doesn’t Pay Tariffs, You Do
As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to return to the Oval Office, his proposed trade policies have reignited concerns about the economic impact of tariffs on American consumers. Trump has vowed to impose sweeping tariffs of up to 20% on all imports and a staggering 60% on Chinese goods. While he claims these measures will stimulate […]
Sugar-Coating Failure: How Protectionism Sours the American Economy
A dangerous narrative has taken hold in some political circles: the idea that protectionist policies can revive American manufacturing and bring back jobs.
Boeing Strikes Bode Ill for the U.S. Economy
“No” is Boeing’s final word to union workers, who say they plan to remain off work for the “long haul” after the company walked away from the negotiating table.
Gold Pumps After Monster Rate Cut – And So Will Inflation
In the wake of the Fed’s juicy 50 bps interest rate cut, the dollar responded immediately by dropping against gold. With more rate cuts on the way, Israel’s war expanding rapidly, and inflation ready to rip higher, new record prices are on the way for the yellow metal.
License to Kill: How Occupational Licensing Stifles the Economy
Imagine a world where you need government permission to braid hair, paint walls, or even arrange flowers. This isn’t a dystopian novel—it’s the reality for millions of American workers trapped by excessive occupational licensing laws.