United States Economy
Trump’s Tariffs by Whim Keep Allies and Markets Off Balance
When the White House finally released the text of Mr. Trump’s orders on Thursday evening, it appeared that…
Trump Shifts From Lifting Up America’s Neighbors to Hurting Them
When the United States signed a free-trade agreement with Canada and Mexico more than 30 years ago, the…
Trump’s New Crackdown on China Is Just Beginning
President Trump’s tough talk on China typically centers on tariffs. But a closer look at the decisions he…
Trump Challenges Central Bank Independence with Executive Mandate Over Regulatory Framework
The White House’s Grip on the Fed For decades, the Federal Reserve has enjoyed a hallowed independence, insulated…
Some Democrats Regret Their Scattered Responses to Trump’s Speech to Congress
Democratic lawmakers on Sunday expressed disappointment at their party’s uncoordinated response to President Trump’s address to Congress last…
Trump Bows to Economic Reality With Tariff Delays and Exemptions
A month ago, President Trump announced that he would impose sweeping tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico…