Economists have a lot of ways to define US recessions, but the simplest version? It’s when the economy throws a tantrum. Officially, a recession is a significant decline in economic activity, lasting more than a few months, and visible across…
In March 2025, former President Donald Trump made headlines by announcing sweeping new auto tariffs—a 25% import tax on foreign-made vehicles and select auto parts. The move has sent shockwaves through global automakers, Wall Street, and trade partners, marking a…
A few weeks ago we covered the announcement of Trump’s 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico, alongside a 10% tariff on Chinese goods. Now, a few days later on February 10, 2025, President Donald Trump announced a 25%…
On February 1, 2025, President Donald Trump announced the implementation of 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico, alongside a 10% tariff on Chinese goods. Additionally, only a 10% tariff on Canadian energy is currently in effect. The move…
When Donald Trump assumed office in January 2017, one of his central policy pillars was to promote “American energy dominance.” His administration’s pro-energy agenda aimed to reduce regulatory hurdles, expand access to federal lands for drilling, and support fossil fuel…
President Donald Trump has long made tariffs a hallmark of his economic strategy, promising to levy duties against a variety of countries to protect American industries and address trade imbalances. Recently, he has floated the idea of imposing tariffs on…
