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Conservative leaders are asking President Donald Trump to establish a free trade agreement with Taiwan that they say would bolster America’s interests. Calling Taiwan “a… Read More
EconomyCommentary
You’d think that if Congress made it a point to bail out an industry with tens of billions of taxpayer dollars, it wouldn’t sabotage it… Read More
EconomyCommentary
Saudi Arabia and Russia are engaged in a price war—both increasing oil supplies at a time when world demand is precipitously dropping. To help U.S…. Read More
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A waiver of the century-old Merchant Marine Act, also known as the Jones Act, was said to be on the table at Friday’s White House… Read More
EconomyCommentary
Canada and the United States have a profound and multifaceted partnership and alliance, strengthened by shared values and interests. The bilateral cooperation between the two… Read More
EconomyCommentary
In times of crisis, Americans don’t look just to the government to save the day. In certain intellectual circles in the United States it’s become… Read More
EconomyCommentary
The start of the devastation from the Chinese virus is clearly reflected in the new monthly jobs report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics,… Read More
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The U.S. economy lost 701,000 jobs in March, while the unemployment rate rose to 4.4%, according to Department of Labor data released Friday. Total nonfarm… Read More
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Small businesses will be able to access new loans starting Friday to help them stay afloat during the economic crisis wrought by the coronavirus. The… Read More
EconomyCommentary
Unemployment claims spiked by 6.6 million last week, meaning more Americans became unemployed during one week than the total already unemployed before COVID-19 hit the… Read More
EconomyCommentary
One of the hidden blessings of the coronavirus pandemic is the chance to social distance at national parks, free of admission. This doesn’t make it… Read More
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Businesses that normally make underwear are among those pivoting almost seamlessly to make protective face masks during the coronavirus crisis. Parkdale Mills Inc., one of… Read More
EconomyCommentary
It is not cognitive dissonance—the impossibility of holding two or more contradictory beliefs simultaneously—to favor the $2 trillion coronavirus stimulus bill passed by Congress and… Read More
EconomyCommentary
I’m not sure whether COVID-19, first identified in Wuhan, China, qualifies as a true disaster in the U.S. Putting the disease in perspective, we might… Read More
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Only in Washington would it make sense to “help” an industry and its consumers by imposing a new regulation. The House of Representatives’ coronavirus relief… Read More
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Both men and women are gravely affected by the surge in unemployment due to measures aimed at containing the spread of the novel coronavirus in… Read More
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The Heritage Foundation’s newly released 2020 Index of Economic Freedom provides plenty of evidence of the value of economic freedom. People in freer societies live… Read More
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The latest report from the U.N. agency that monitors worldwide trade and investment predicts a global decline in foreign direct investment of 30%-40% during 2020-2021. … Read More
EconomyAnalysis
Although everyone has been affected by COVID-19, not everyone has been affected equally. The United States now leads the world in confirmed cases of COVID-19,… Read More
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Unemployment claims spiked more than 1,000% last week, with initial claims rising from 282,000 to 3.3 million as businesses laid off workers during the coronavirus… Read More
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This week, President Donald Trump began openly considering at what point the American government ought to take steps to reopen the American economy. He explained:… Read More
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Now is the time to address the COVID-19 crisis, not throw money at decades-long problems. House Democrats’ inclusion of a massive taxpayer bailout for a… Read More
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Maintaining a safe and reliable food supply is one of the most important concerns during the coronavirus pandemic. This includes making sure there’s enough food for… Read More
EconomyCommentary
Mindless virtue signaling doesn’t fare well in a real crisis. As the nation and the world confronts a deadly pandemic, and citizens, businesses, and governments… Read More
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If anything good can come from the coronavirus pandemic, it is the revelation of America’s overreliance on China, especially when it comes to drugs. Interviewed… Read More
EconomyAnalysis
Congress’ response to the economic consequences of the coronavirus should be targeted, temporary, and directed at public health efforts while limiting politically motivated bailouts and… Read More
EconomyCommentary
Four senators came under fire last week for making financially advantageous stock trades after receiving information about the then-approaching coronavirus pandemic. The optics of that… Read More
EconomyAnalysis
The economic fallout from the national emergency over the coronavirus outbreak could last much longer than the health consequences. To limit disruption of economic activity,… Read More
EconomyAnalysis
More than ever, economic freedom matters. The mysterious coronavirus, which originated in December in Wuhan, China, has engulfed countries across the globe. In dealing with… Read More
EconomyCommentary
While the coronavirus pandemic and its related effects have harmed all sectors of the economy, the transportation and hospitality industries have taken an especially hard… Read More
