Unless the West devises better economic strategies, the AfD will keep gaining ground.
China
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Why Are We (and Were We) in Vietnam?
The nation that defeated the U.S. 50 years ago now has the largest trade surplus with us of any nation.
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How Trump Is Destroying Detroit
His takedown of the U.S. auto industry can’t be good for Republicans in Michigan either.
Posted inEconomic Policy
How Trump Declared Economic War on His Own People
The simultaneous economic sanctions on Iran and Canada will make everything you buy cost more—if we’re lucky.
Posted inMoney, Politics, and Power
Top Pentagon Official Contracted Personal Lawyer to Handle Pentagon Minerals Deal
Alan Waldenberg manages Stephen Feinberg’s personal trust and is lead outside counsel to his former private equity firm. He has also represented the agency where Feinberg is the number two civilian official.
Posted inMoney, Politics, and Power
More About Seth Moulton’s Conflicts
He is well positioned to profit from the defense buildup.
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The Great ‘Made in the USA’ Gambit
Amazon and Walmart are well equipped to detect deceptive claims about where products are made. Their own AI chatbots describe the choice not to act as a business decision.
Posted inEconomic Policy
Can American Economics Change?
A business school professor and storied investor says it now has to prioritize the national interest. That’s a start, but nowhere near enough.
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Trump’s Bait and Switch on the Top Intelligence Job
Jay Clayton’s appointment as director of national intelligence is not much of an improvement over Bill Pulte.
Posted inAmerica and the World
Aftermath: Something Is Going to Snap
So far, the closure of the Strait of Hormuz has not led to a major economic disaster. That won’t last forever.