Tariffs don’t work the way Trump seems to think they do. Originally published in the New York Times Eager to shore up weakening markets and economic data, President Trump has unveiled the first phase of what he calls the “greatest and biggest deal ever made” with China. More a shaky truce than a final accord, the latest development […]
Wage competition from Mexico and other countries makes raising pay for American workers challenging. Originally published in the New York Times After years of labor peace in the automobile industry, about 50,000 members of the United Automobile Workers have gone on strike against General Motors, seeking to redress years of pain, particularly during the 2008 […]
It’s time for a reality check on Trump’s claims about jobs, wages and economic growth. Originally published in the New York Times Recession fears may be seeping into the national conversation, but President Trump continues to boast about how great the American economy is — “the best in the world, by far,” Mr. Trump tweeted a few […]
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