May 9, 2025
There’s a new tariff in town, and if it becomes reality, it won’t play well in Peoria , or anywhere else. Let’s not let short-term political theater replace smart economic strategy.
May 1, 2025
(T)he Trump administration succeeded in bringing trade to the center of public discourse, after decades of blind allegiance to globalization. But the reversal we’re seeing now threatens to send the wrong message , that America’s trade pressure is a bluff rather than a policy.
Apr 18, 2025
Donald Trump has been successful to this point, relative to tariffs. So far, he has been using these tariffs to force nations to the negotiating table. Like it or not, that has happened. That's not to say it hasn't come with significant disruption.
Apr 3, 2025
As often as the mainstream media is the rightful target of criticism, this is not one of those times. The person who committed the original sin appears to be National Security Adviser, Mike Waltz.
Mar 27, 2025
While reducing federal oversight may sound appealing, returning full control to the states does not guarantee improved educational outcomes.
Mar 24, 2025
Globalism promised greater prosperity and cooperation. Many Americans have felt left behind. Tariffs will not fix everything. In some instances, they will do more harm than good. They are seen by many Americans, however, as pushback against a system which has been failing them.
Mar 13, 2025
Tariffs, while sometimes useful as a negotiation tool, become dangerous when they are weaponized for political purposes. When that happens, it is not foreign governments or corporations that pay the price; it is the American taxpayer.
Mar 5, 2025
President Donald Trump's recent address to the joint session of Congress reaffirmed his commitment to reciprocal tariffs, a strategy aimed at correcting trade imbalances and protecting U.S. industries.