Tag Archives: Protectionism

President Donald Trump: The Master of The Surrender

“Promised as a gritty path to American resurgence, the tariff crusade now resembles a half-finished workout — sweaty, confused, and already back on the couch. President Donald Trump, in a classic display of strategic whiplash, announced that he’ll be hitting … Continue reading

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President Donald Trump: The Art of The Surrender

“James Carville: Trump Was Always Going TO Blow It. Politics War Room (with James Carville & Al Hunt.” Source:Politicon with James Carville. From Politicon “Donald Trump Just Caved On Tariffs. Here’s Why” Source:Chris Cillizza with a look at President Trump’s political … Continue reading

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Inside Politics With Dana Bash: Musk-Navarro Feud Still Going As Tesla Founder Calls Trade Adviser a ‘Moron’

“A dispute appears to have escalated between two of President Donald Trump’s top advisers over the wisdom of the new tariffs the president has applied to dozens of countries. Elon Musk, the billionaire who has become Trump’s most powerful adviser, … Continue reading

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Senator Thom Tillis: Whose Throat Do I Get To Choke If Tariff Approach Fails?

“Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., asked U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer on Tuesday “whose throat do I get to choke” if the Trump administration’s tariff plans are unsuccessful. The comment from the Republican senator came during a Finance Committee hearing where … Continue reading

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Farron Cousins: Fox Host Stuns Audience By Praising Donald Trump For Destroying The Economy

“Fox News host Jeanine Pirro left her own audience, and the rest of the country, stunned last week when she defended Donald Trump for tanking the economy. But it wasn’t just her praise of Trump’s idiotic moves that left people … Continue reading

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Jonathan V. Last & Sarah Longwell: Welcome to The Donald Trump Consequences: We TOLD You So!

“Sarah and JVL talk about the tariffs, the I-told-you-so’s, the rule of law, the American age, and the week it all came apart.” Source:The Bulwark with Sarah Longwell & Jonathan V. Last. From The Bulwark I’m going to give you an … Continue reading

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The Source With Kaitlan Collins: Senator Markwayne Mullin Admits That Tariffs Are a Tax

“Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) called tariffs “a tax” that he says will be passed on to consumers in an interview with CNN’s Kaitlan Collins. Mullin added that tariffs will open up other markets for the US.” Source:CNN talking to U.S. … Continue reading

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Associated Press: Mexico’s President Reacts to President Trump Postponing Tariffs On Most Goods

“Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum responded positively to Trump’s announcement that he would postpone 25% tariffs on most goods imported from Mexico until April 2nd after a call between the two leaders earlier in the morning. Read more.. Source:Associated Press President … Continue reading

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Phil Mattingly: Catherine Rampell VS Scott Jennings On Donald Trump VS Canada & Mexico

“CNN’s Catherine Rampell and Scott Jennings debate what President Donald Trump won by placing, and then pausing, tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico.” Source:CNN with Catherine Rampell vs Scott Jennings. Perhaps you can tell for yourself who is who. … Continue reading

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Catherine Rampell: Donald Trump Got Rolled By Canada & Mexico

“Jesse discusses several moments from yesterday’s news cycle that prove Catherine Rampell’s assertion on CNN that “Trump is trying to repackage the status quo as a victory. That’s what the leaders of these foreign countries are learning. You don’t actually … Continue reading

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