Economy
Trump’s tweets and tariffs causing economic instability
The DOW fell nearly 400 points after Trump threatened China on Twitter. Trump claimed the United States and China have been negotiating a trade deal but both countries appear… MORE
economy
2020 Elections
Trump setting up the blame for a possible recession
Although Trump claims the economy is doing gang busters and is the best economy ever, he took to Twitter this morning tweeting out who to blame in the event it crashes and burns. “The Economy MORE
Asia
China retaliates and slaps another $75 Billion in new tariffs on US products
China announced it will place $75 billion dollars in new tariffs and resume 25% tariffs on US automobiles beginning September 1, 2019. The new tariffs will take place in two increments with the second round MORE
News
U.S. ‘Totally Unprepared’ to Deal With Recession Warns Union Bank Chief Economist
As speculation mounts that the U.S. could soon find itself in the grips of a recession, economists warn the federal budget deficit is plotting an “unsustainable” course. The director of the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) MORE
Economy
As economic warning signs flash, Trump, Democratic rivals recalibrate messages
After two years touting a booming economy as his own doing, U.S. President Donald Trump is test driving a new message on the economy: Any chance of a recession is not his fault. MORE
2020 Elections
Day 943 of Trump: same crap, different day
In a failed attempt to shame Jews who support the Democratic Party and vote for Democratic candidates, Trump said American Jewish people show “either a total lack of knowledge or great disloyalty.” After spewing his MORE
Business
U.S. Steel to layoff around 200 workers in Michigan
Despite Trump’s claims that the US steel industry is “thriving” under his presidency, United States Steel Corp plans to layoff nearly 200 workers at their Great Lakes facility in Michigan. A company spokeswoman told Reuters, MORE
Economy
Headlines: The Economy is Great, just ask Trump; but what does it mean?
We’ve all read it, unemployment is at historic lows and that wages are up. We read that GDP is increasing, the stock market is up, and every financial expert on TV is telling us how MORE
Economy
Sunday Shows focus on looming recession
As fears of a recession loom on the minds of many, White House National Economic Council director Larry Kudlow took to the Sunday shows to state otherwise. On Meet the Press with F. Chuck Todd, MORE
Economy
Trump accuses “Fake News Media” of wanting to crash the economy
After blaming the Feds for the stock market tanking yesterday, Trump took to Twitter today to accuse the media of wanting to crash the economy in hopes it will hurt Trump’s chance of being re-elected MORE
Asia
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative scales back some Chinese goods subject to tariffs
Realizing fears of a recession and the state of the global economy, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) announced it will delay some Chinese products subject to tariffs until mid-December. Most of the MORE