As noted in an article by Kimberly Amadeo, updated May 10, 2018: The United States has the world's largest trade deficit. It's been that way since 1975. The deficit in goods and services was $566 billion in … [Read more...] about Trump Works to Shrink America’s Debilitating Trade Deficit
Trump’s Winning Economic Positions
President Trump reasserted American leadership on trade and security in the last week, sending his doubters into disarray. Trump’s historic performance at the G-7 meeting in Canada, followed quickly by his meeting with North Korean dictator Kim Jong … [Read more...] about Trump’s Winning Economic Positions
Pelosi Scorns May’s Incredible Jobs Report
The month of May closed with amazing news on the economy. It looks unstoppable and signals the best recovery since World War II. Instead of celebrating the incredible economic activity, House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi had this to … [Read more...] about Pelosi Scorns May’s Incredible Jobs Report
After 170 Years, Socialism Becomes Reality in America
It was in 1848 that Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels published their epic work, Communist Manifesto, that has impacted so much of the world since that time, but not in positive ways. The concept they introduced, referred to … [Read more...] about After 170 Years, Socialism Becomes Reality in America
Ronald Reagan on Trade
Ronald Reagan on Trade **Previously Recorded by Phyllis Schlafly (5-4-11)** The promoters of what is mistakenly called "free trade" often cite Ronald Reagan as authority, claiming he was a believer and advocate of free trade. That's not true. … [Read more...] about Ronald Reagan on Trade
Open for Business, not Phony Free Trade
A few days before delivering his report to Congress on the State of the Union, President Trump took a victory lap at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. That’s the annual gathering of CEOs, celebrities, and liberal politicians who … [Read more...] about Open for Business, not Phony Free Trade
Obama’s ‘Two-Class’ America
Everyone has heard Barack Obama’s now-infamous promise to “fundamentally transform the United States of America.” While politicos can and will debate the “how” and “why” of the transformation for generations … [Read more...] about Obama’s ‘Two-Class’ America
Small Business Needed for Economic Growth
While large corporations dominate the news and the lobbying in D.C., economists have long known that small business is the real engine to drive economic growth. Headlines about big business are more likely to mention “massive layoffs” … [Read more...] about Small Business Needed for Economic Growth
Bannon Doesn’t Pull Punches on China
Responding yet again to the tired question from Charlie Rose, “You want a trade war with China?” Steve Bannon pointed out in his 60 Minutes interview that “China is at economic war with us. Through forced technology transfer and … [Read more...] about Bannon Doesn’t Pull Punches on China
Bannon Promotes Trump’s Economic Nationalism
Steve Bannon may be gone from the White House, but the agenda he championed is moving forward on many fronts. “If there’s any confusion out there,” Bannon told Bloomberg News, “let me clear it up: I’m leaving the White … [Read more...] about Bannon Promotes Trump’s Economic Nationalism
