Economic Policy Archives - Page 12 of 26

Income Inequality under Donald Trump Indicates Superficiality of Current Economic Growth

by IRon | Aug 22, 2018 | Economic Policy

Throughout his time in office, Donald Trump has never shied away from touting the economic growth that the country has seen during his presidency. He’s boasted about job growth and the healthy stock market and G.D.P. It doesn’t stop there, though Trump has continuously touted the benefits of the global trade war brought on by his administration’s tariffs, despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary.

Check Your State: Register to Vote and Confirm or Change Registration

by IRon | Aug 22, 2018 | Civil Rights, Economic Policy, Education, Entitlement, Environment, Foreign Policy, Health & Gender, Immigration, Social Justice

Learn if you’re eligible to vote, how to register, check, or update your information at USA.gov

Federal Budget Deficit Rises Under Trump Administration’s Tax Cuts and Concerns

by IRon | Aug 15, 2018 | Economic Policy

Tax cuts were one of the primary elements that Donald Trump used to garner voter support during his 2016 presidential campaign. He spoke of tax cuts that would improve the lives of citizens nation-wide, never alluding to the potentially negative effects that could also stem from such a maneuver. He pitched these tax cuts as if they were a solution that could easily fix the economic problems the U.S.

Trade, Not Aid: $12 Billion Aid Package for American Farmers Is Met with Mixed Responses

by IRon | Aug 5, 2018 | Economic Policy

As the chaos and confusion of the trade war continue to prove problematic on both domestic and global levels, President Trump has attempted to offset the damage done to a critical part of the U.S. economy.

Early Effects of Trade War Caused by Trump Administration

by IRon | Jul 17, 2018 | Economic Policy

These international tariffs are not designed to only target agricultural companies, though. Some U.S. companies are feeling the impact of the steel and aluminum tariffs more than once. Florida-based boat manufacturer Correct Craft has been affected by both domestic and global tariffs. The Trump administration’s aluminum tariffs have also led to increases in prices of the American-manufactured steel used by many boat makers, as have the retaliatory tariffs imposed by international competitors, leading to a decrease in revenue and with it, a loss of opportunity to expand operations and hire more workers.

China Prepares to Shield Economy from Effects of U.S. Trade War

by IRon | Jul 9, 2018 | Economic Policy

Recent reports indicate that China has temporally ceased its work on the structural reforms on national economic systems and is shifting its focus to policies that are more geared to supporting general economic growth.

Trump Administration Flip Flops on Tariffs’ Imposition

by IRon | Jun 11, 2018 | Economic Policy

The administration decided to implement 25% tariffs on 50 billion USD of Chinese goods, despite Treasury Secretary Mnuchin indicating last week that the “trade war” would be put on hold. The tariffs are meant to address “China’s discriminatory and burdensome trade practices.“ The targeted goods contain “industry significant technology” and are related to the “Made in China 2025 program” – a strategy approved by the Chinese State Council designed to transform China into a “high tech powerhouse” in industries like robotics, Artificial Intelligence, information technology, sensors and energy.

US and China Concludes Second Round of Trade Talks Despite Internal Divisions and Confusion

by IRon | May 24, 2018 | Economic Policy

On the weekend May 18-21, a team of Chinese delegates lead by the CCP’s Vice Premier and economist Liu He met with representatives from the Trump administration to discuss trade policies and advert a potential trade war.

Investigating Trump’s Economy

by IRon | May 23, 2018 | Economic Policy

Brief # 14 This past week, the United States Department of Labor reported the unemployment rate fell to 3.9% - a 17-year low. This makes the 3.8% target by the end of 2018 well within reach for the Trump administration and the Federal Reserve. Furthermore, nonfarm...

The Trump Administration’s New Tariff’s

by IRon | May 1, 2018 | Economic Policy

Since the beginning of 2018, the Trump administration has been enacting a series of tariffs, on a variety of foreign products, intellectual property rights, and technology services.

Merkel and Macron Make Last Ditch Effort to Prevent US Steel Tariffs

by IRon | May 1, 2018 | Economic Policy

On May 1st, 2018, the US tariffs on aluminum and steel imports from the EU are set to take affect. The above-mentioned tariffs are an appeasement to the US Steel industry, which has been affected by increased globalization throughout the second half of the 20th century.

Congress Kicks the FY2018 Budget Can Down the Road As Trump Releases FY2019 Goals

by IRon | Feb 16, 2018 | Economic Policy

The US government shut down, again, for only a few hours last Friday while Congress worked overtime hashing out another Continuing Resolution that funds federal operations through March 23, along with a 2-year spending bill, both signed into law by Trump on the morning of February 9. The shutdown had little effect during…

Economic Policy

Income Inequality under Donald Trump Indicates Superficiality of Current Economic Growth

Federal Budget Deficit Rises Under Trump Administration’s Tax Cuts and Concerns

Trade, Not Aid: $12 Billion Aid Package for American Farmers Is Met with Mixed Responses

Early Effects of Trade War Caused by Trump Administration

China Prepares to Shield Economy from Effects of U.S. Trade War

Trump Administration Flip Flops on Tariffs’ Imposition

US and China Concludes Second Round of Trade Talks Despite Internal Divisions and Confusion

Investigating Trump’s Economy

The Trump Administration’s New Tariff’s

Merkel and Macron Make Last Ditch Effort to Prevent US Steel Tariffs

Congress Kicks the FY2018 Budget Can Down the Road As Trump Releases FY2019 Goals

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