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tariff/econ poll done April 8-11, so after lots of media & public debate on tariff increases, but before any real-world effects. Short-term, 65% think tariffs are bad for economy & 8% good. Long-term view is 42% good, 34% bad w/ Republicans ... www.cbsnews.com/news/poll-tr...
Trump tariff plans bring concern about prices, financial impact, but GOP base sees jobs long-term — CBS News poll
President Trump's approvals on economy and inflation dip, as Wall Street has one of its most volatile weeks in recent years.
www.cbsnews.com
April 14, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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CFR President Michael Froman and trade experts give their take on Trump’s new tariffs, the history of U.S. economic policy, and how countries are reacting.
Liberation and Its Discontents
CFR’s President Michael Froman and trade experts give their take on Trump’s new tariffs, the history of U.S. economic policy, and how countries are reacting.
www.cfr.org
April 5, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Compare and contrast: Sec. Bessent today vs. last fall's
in Politico (politico.com/news/2025/03...):
March 6, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Our Trade Fact this week on Ukraine and the dangers of isolationism and appeasement. Link and a core paragraph: progressivepolicy.org/isolationism...
Isolationism and appeasement are dangerous - Progressive Policy Institute
FACT: Isolationism and appeasement are dangerous. THE NUMBERS: Ukraine economic indicators, 2022 and 2025* – 2022 2025 GDP $161 billion $189 billion Growth rate -29.7%   2.5% Inflation 20.2%   9.2% Un...
progressivepolicy.org
March 5, 2025 at 7:27 PM
. @axios.com @emilypeck.bsky.social summarize likely tariff impacts, and feature PPI's look at the wild regressivity of the regular consumer-tariff system: www.axios.com/2025/03/04/t...
How Trump's tariffs will impact everyday Americans
One estimate suggests the tariffs would cost the average U.S. household at least $830 a year.
www.axios.com
March 5, 2025 at 5:57 PM
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If Trump’s tariffs stand, American families will in reality get higher costs for everyday goods like groceries and medicines, while American manufacturers, builders, and farmers will see production costs spike - @progressivepolicy.org @ebgresser.bsky.social
www.progressivepolicy.org/ppi-statemen...
PPI Statement on President Trump’s Continued Reckless Tariffs Campaign - Progressive Policy Institute
WASHINGTON — Today, Ed Gresser, Vice President and Director for Trade and Global Markets at the Progressive Policy Institute (PPI), issued the following statement in response to President Trump imposi...
www.progressivepolicy.org
March 5, 2025 at 8:15 AM
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Here are the imports from Mexico & Canada that will be hit the hardest by the 25% tariffs.
From Mexico: transport equipment, fruits & vegetables, electronics, & machinery
From Canada: wood products, metals, fuels, food products, & transport equipment
Learn more: www.piie.com/research/pii...
March 4, 2025 at 8:46 PM
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U.S. Terminates Funding for Polio, H.I.V., Malaria and Nutrition Programs Around the World www.nytimes.com/2025/02/27/h...
U.S. Terminates Funding for Polio, H.I.V., Malaria and Nutrition Programs Around the World
Here are some of the 5,800 contracts the Trump administration formally canceled this week in a wave of terse emails.
www.nytimes.com
March 2, 2025 at 10:05 PM
That's fast company, but very plausible.
A prediction: this is gonna be in contention with absorbing Greenland, Canada, and the Panama Canal as Trump’s worst polling policy.
March 2, 2025 at 7:38 PM
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More than 40% of US imports of wood products come from Canada, & over 70% of gypsum & lime are sourced from Mexico. #PIIECharts
Learn more about what imports from Canada & Mexico would be hit the hardest by Trump's threatened tariffs: www.piie.com/research/pii...
February 26, 2025 at 7:35 PM
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"US Consumer Confidence Drops by Most Since 2021 on Outlook" https://buff.ly/4387OHj
February 25, 2025 at 3:40 PM