Iran taking operational control of the Strait of Hormuz has enormous ripple effects.
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Donald Trump, Wrecker of American Empire
The president has done more damage to American power than anyone in history.
Posted inEconomic Policy
The Opening of Trump’s Box
Iran has put a tollgate across the Strait of Hormuz. This fundamentally changes the global economy.
Posted inEnergy and the Environment
Iran War Sends Fertilizer Prices Sky-High
In the middle of the spring planting season, American farmers have to contend with supply chain disruptions.
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Dire Strait
Trump’s fantasy about clearing the Strait of Hormuz risks leading to a much wider and more prolonged war.
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Ol’ Donny Trump Has Really Stepped in It This Time
In Iran, he finally created a jam for himself it will not be easy to wriggle out of.
Posted inTAP
The Gang That Couldn’t Think Strait
Donald Trump waited a couple of weeks before seeking support to fix the mess he created in the Strait of Hormuz.
Posted inTAP
Waiting for the Supply Shock
Today on TAP: It’s coming, and we know approximately when.
Posted inEconomic Policy
The Permanent Tariff Damage
Trump tries to walk back his tariffs after supply chain collapse and threats of empty store shelves. But reversing course entirely may not be possible.
Posted inTAP
How Trump Can Cause a Cargo Crunch
Today on TAP: Trump’s tariffs are messing with production arrangements in ways that are only beginning to reverberate.
