Trump selects economist from extreme-right group to lead agency responsible for job statistics
EJ Antoni from the Heritage Foundation was nominated by President Donald Trump to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) after Trump dismissed the previous statistician following an unsatisfactory employment report earlier this month. On his Truth Social Platform, Trump expressed, “Our economy is booming, and EJ ensures that the numbers released are honest and […]
Trump Chooses Conservative Economist to Lead Labor Statistics
Trump Appoints Dr. Eji Antoni as New Commissioner for Bureau of Labor Statistics On Monday, President Donald Trump announced the appointment of conservative economist Dr. Eji Antoni as the next commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). This decision follows Trump’s earlier directive to dismiss former BLS commissioner Erica Mantelfer after a report indicated […]
Economist on baby bonds argues that the Trump accounts misappropriated a valuable concept
Economist Darrick Hamilton emphasizes that publicly funded savings accounts for children could significantly lessen income inequality over time. However, he criticizes the $1,000 baby account recently approved by Congress, calling it poorly structured and more favorable to affluent families. With infertility rates declining in the U.S., Republicans back this initiative recently signed into law by […]
Economist Art Laffer Explains Why Tariffs Don’t Cause Inflation
Economist Discusses Tariffs and Inflation Economist Artraffer shared insights on Fox Business recently, arguing that tariffs won’t actually increase inflation. Instead, he believes that the negative effects of import taxes would be balanced out by price reductions in exports. On April 2, Trump introduced mutual tariffs affecting several countries but quickly announced a 90-day pause […]
Economist For Former GOP President Says US Needs ‘Big Trade Deficit’
Former Reagan economist Artraffer said on Monday in Fox Business that the US should not only tolerate it, but to embrace a significant trade deficit. US stocks plummeted Thursday. President Donald Trump announced new baseline 10% tariffs and increased tariffs in countries with trade disruptions, leading to the worst session of the Dow since June […]
‘This Could Be A Liberation’: Economist Steve Moore Says Trump Could Free US From Other Nations’ ‘High Tariffs’
Economist Steve Moore argued that President Donald Trump’s upcoming tariffs could free America from the lofty tariffs of other countries. Trump is scheduled to reveal details of his “liberation day” trade agenda at the White House Rose Garden on Wednesday. According to To CNN. Moore said in “Wake Up America” that the US’s current tariffs […]
‘It’s Silly And It’s Stupid And It Doesn’t Work’: Reagan Economist Blasts Proposed Tax Hikes
Former Reagan economist Artraffer said on Monday at Fox Business that the Trump administration should leave tax cuts and employment alone and focus on pressing issues such as immigration and international relations. Faced with Wednesday’s deadline, the Trump administration is Deliberation To ease President Donald Trump’s stance on matching US tariffs with other countries, he […]
‘I’m Very Intrigued’: Economist Steve Moore Says Trump’s Tariff Deal With India Is ‘Risky’ But Might Work
When President Donald Trump announced a budding tariff contract with India, economist Steve Moore was heavily on issues related to Fox Business on Thursday. At a press conference with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Trump said India needs to deal with the excessive tariffs it places on US imports and plans to tackle these issues […]
‘Really Doable’: Fmr Reagan Economist Explains How He Thinks Trump’s Policies Could Boost Economic Growth
Former Reagan economist Art Laffer explained on FOX Business Tuesday how he believes President-elect Donald Trump’s policies could boost the economy. Monakaexterior Regarding Kudlow, Laffer said serious budget cuts and tax cuts are needed. He added that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is designed to give policymakers the tools they need to identify […]
‘They’re Going To Get Worse’: Leading Economist Predicts Turmoil Ahead As Trump Inherits Biden’s Economy
As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office, leading economist Peter Schiff warned on Newsmax on Tuesday of the looming economic challenges he will inherit. In the middle exterior Schiff said on “Newsmax New Year’s Eve with Sean Kriseman” that issues within the U.S. economy were largely ignored by investors, which contributed to Trump’s election […]