Trump’s Tariffs Usher In New Trade Wars. His Goals Remain a Mystery.
The president’s trade assault, which makes no distinction between ally and adversary, is an assertion of U.S. dominance with ...
Tariffs Spark Steep Declines in Stock Futures; Oil and Dollar Climb
The selloff offers an early glimpse of how Wall Street will respond to trade wars.
Musk Moves With Lightning Speed to Exert Control Over the Government
The billionaire’s representatives gained access to a Treasury Department payment system and sensitive documents at USAID.
The Dumbest Trade War Fallout Begins
Canada and Mexico vow retaliation in response to Trump’s tariffs, amid new economic uncertainty.
Biden’s Commutations Hurt Crime Victims
Despite his claims, the former president ordered many violent offenders released.
Gavin Newsom Has a Water Epiphany
California’s Governor follows Trump’s order on water release with one of his own.
Rohit Chopra Is Ousted, at Last
Trump fires the Elizabeth Warren protege, and the CFPB could now be shut down.
Syria Has a New Government—or Does It?
Ahmed al-Sharaa has declared himself president, but the country is fractured among competing armed factions.
The Economics of Integration
The academic literature largely backs up my grandmother’s views on its benefits and necessity.
Mexico and Canada Fire Back
Retaliation for the Trump tariffs will hurt all sides. But that’s a trade war.
Canada, Mexico Want America to Feel the Pain of Tariffs Too
The two countries are planning precision strikes against U.S. exports in response to the unilateral tariffs announced by the ...
Oil Futures Rise After U.S. Tariffs on Oil Imports
Oil futures rose in early Asian trade as markets digested the news of U.S. tariffs on Canada.