Inequality and political control of the rich, Trump unchained, and Canada’s opportunity
Today's daily post ismore on the political economy side. Top items include inequality and political control and Trump's negotiations with Canada.
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Trump scores the highest approval rating in his presidency
The "Trump Unchained" policy tack is gathering steam as Trump lays the groundwork for a post-globalist world.
Trump’s distaste for hikes and EU fines, Bernanke’s crash warnings and China’s…
1 big thing: Trump lambasts Fed rate hikes
In an interview with CNBC, US President Donald Trump said “I’m not thrilled,” with the Fed's monetary policy. He continued by saying, “because we go up and every time you go up they want to raise…
Uranium: A More Compelling Case for National Security
The Trump Administration has launched an investigation into auto imports on national security grounds. But trade in uranium may be closest to what reasonable people might think as a national security issue.
Trump’s unreliability increases Germany’s commitment to the EU
Trump's actions make German politicians of all stripes more committed to Europe. Mainstream German parties realize they need the EU more than ever.
Trump, sky-high oil prices and US strategic petroleum reserves
Oil prices are at a point where Donald Trump may consider using the using the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to provide modest price relief to consumers.
The secret Trump plan to wean Europe off of Russian gas in favor of US LNG supplies
Trump is not merely a loudmouth, making enemies of America's allies. He is trying to muscle out Vladimir Putin and his Nord Stream 2 pipeline so that US oil and gas companies can benefit.
Trump Is Actually Right About Chinese Trade
China's membership in the WTO has been a disaster for Western manufacturing, employment and wages.
Brinkmanship and the loss of American soft power
This post was first published on Patreon on 20 Jun 2018
Last July, I was in Germany for a high school graduation. And as the only American family member in attendance, I got a lot of questions about Donald Trump. What I said then was that…
Trump and the Nobel Peace Prize
In the midterms, the Democrats, on the other hand, are hoping to generate a lot of enthusiasm by being against Trump. But I am not at all convinced this will turn out negatively for Trump and the Republicans.