Tag: trade war
Defrosting the cold war with China
Biden and Xi urgently need to go to a couples counselor to air their grievances, identify mutual interests, and commit to the process of getting to maybe.
The misadventures of ‘tariff man’
For Donald Trump, tariffs are a substitute for diplomacy, just as harassment in his personal life is a substitute for normal human interaction.
The human costs of the nationalist agendas of Trump and Brexit
The nationalist approach to trade hurts globalists and workers alike.
Taking farmers for a ride
Trump’s trade disruptions are inflicting real pain, but they’re also exposing the frailty of an agriculture economy built for big business.
The cost of Trump’s trade war (and a better alternative)
By imposing them, Trump has in effect raised taxes on most Americans by about $800 per household. China’s retaliatory tariffs will raise taxes further.
Trump’s trade Czar, the latest architect of imperial disaster
No matter how deeply flawed such geopolitical visions may ultimately prove to be, their brief moments as official policy have regularly shaped the destiny of nations and of empires in unpredictable, unplanned, and often dangerous ways.
Progressive Briefing for Wednesday, September 19
Trump slams door on refugees, China sets tariffs on U.S. goods, Kavanaugh accuser goes into hiding after threats, and more.
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Senate rejects Sanders’ push to halt US arms sales as weapons fuel 44,000 deaths...
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Musk and Ramaswamy’s DOGE: Mass firings, deregulation, and the erosion of federal protections
Critics argue that these plans will erode social safety nets, undermine public services, and disproportionately benefit corporate interests.
ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant, and Hamas leader in landmark decision
The ICC’s decision follows months of investigation into allegations of atrocities committed by both Israeli forces and Hamas, marking a pivotal moment in international justice.
A progressive vision for education in the 21st century
This system spans early childhood education, K-12 education, higher education, and workforce development—each piece a load-bearing support for the American dream.
David Huitema confirmed as ethics Czar amid fears of Trump’s return and conflict of...
As Trump’s second term looms, the Senate confirmed David Huitema to lead the Office of Government Ethics. Advocates praise the move, but critics warn of a tough road ahead for government accountability.