On MSNBC’s Morning Joe today, Steven Rattner discussed the lesson of past tariff experiences and likely impact of Trump’s import duties on the US economy. With the imposition of tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from some of our closest … Continue reading →
On MSNBC’s Morning Joe today, Steven Rattner discussed Trump’s flip-flops on trade policy which has strained relationships with key allies and threatens to yield more tit-for-tat retaliation from key allies. Donald Trump has flip-flopped his way through many policy decisions … Continue reading →
Steven Rattner testified this morning before the House Ways and Means Committee on tax reform. At a similar hearing, almost exactly a year ago, Steve outlined four tests that any sound bill should meet: 1) It should be deficit neutral, … Continue reading →
On MSNBC’s Morning Joe today, Steven Rattner discussed that contrary to Trump’s pronouncements that the economy is booming, several key metrics lag the performance of his predecessor. How strong is the economy? President Trump says far better than under President … Continue reading →
On MSNBC’s Morning Joe today, Steven Rattner discussed that unnecessary fiscal stimulus measures amidst a near full-employment economy warrants concern – rising interest rates are a natural response. Interest rates have been rising amidst growing concerns about the effect of … Continue reading →
On MSNBC’s Morning Joe today, Steven Rattner discussed that while Republicans maintain several mid-term election advantages, Trump’s historically low approval rating together with historically high G.O.P. retirements has opened the door for Democrats to reclaim the House. This past weekend’s … Continue reading →
On MSNBC’s Morning Joe today, Steven Rattner discussed that while China has been a terrible trading partner, Trump’s approach to fixing the problem has been disruptive and unnecessarily confusing. President Trump’s handling of the trade issue has arguably been ham-handed … Continue reading →
On MSNBC’s Morning Joe today, Steven Rattner discussed that despite Trump’s obsession with building a wall, illegal border crossings have been on a decades long decline with more non-Mexicans than Mexicans entering the States. President Trump is back haranguing about … Continue reading →
On MSNBC’s Morning Joe today, Steven Rattner discussed how waning popularity for the G.O.P. tax cuts made its way into the Pennsylvania-18 elections. As expected, evidence continues to pile on how companies are spending their tax savings, and it isn’t … Continue reading →
On MSNBC’s Morning Joe today, Steven Rattner presented charts documenting the ever-rising mass shooting tragedies made possible by the outstanding number of guns owned in the US. Further, he shows how gun control can work. The Parkland killings were yet … Continue reading →
