Bill Krist
@bill40.bsky.social
Independent, worked for Republican Senator and Democratic Congressman, former trade negotiator, economist, posting on economics, particularly trade policy, democracy and national security
Interested in the history of tariffs in American history? John Steele Gordon has published a great summary – very readable and brief. imprimis.hillsdale.edu/tariffs-in-a...
Tariffs in American History
When Alexander Hamilton became the nation’s first Secretary of the Treasury, he immediately began to prepare a schedule of tariffs, along with excise taxes on such commodities as alcohol and tobacco. ...
imprimis.hillsdale.edu
June 1, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Interested in the history of tariffs in American history? John Steele Gordon has published a great summary – very readable and brief. imprimis.hillsdale.edu/tariffs-in-a...
Farmers will be particularly hit by the US tariff chaos. I wrote an op-ed for Cardinal News elaborating on the impact on Virginia farmers.
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April 10, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Farmers will be particularly hit by the US tariff chaos. I wrote an op-ed for Cardinal News elaborating on the impact on Virginia farmers.
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Spoiler: The answer is No.
Can America’s economy cope with mass deportations?
Production slowdowns, more imports and pricier housing could follow
www.economist.com
January 6, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Spoiler: The answer is No.
If President Trump goes through with his tariff threats these industries could be particularly hurt according to an article by Megan Leonhard and others in Barons: Manufacturers reliant on imported materials and parts such as steel, computer hardware makers, toy industry, retailers
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January 6, 2025 at 9:30 PM
If President Trump goes through with his tariff threats these industries could be particularly hurt according to an article by Megan Leonhard and others in Barons: Manufacturers reliant on imported materials and parts such as steel, computer hardware makers, toy industry, retailers
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Today is January 6, the anniversary of the felon/GOP’s violent insurrection trying to stop the peaceful transfer of power in the 2020 election! We remember 140 officers who were injured & those who lost their lives due to the attack on the Capitol! Hold all involved in the insurrection accountable!
January 6, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Today is January 6, the anniversary of the felon/GOP’s violent insurrection trying to stop the peaceful transfer of power in the 2020 election! We remember 140 officers who were injured & those who lost their lives due to the attack on the Capitol! Hold all involved in the insurrection accountable!
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I’ve sent this before but just in case here’s a piece that describes 4 American factions on trade —Openers, Decouplers, Repatriators, and Derailers So if you like putting people and policies in categories as a heuristic tool, maybe you will find this useful. responsiblestatecraft.org/trump-trade-...
Trump loves tariffs but expect a more complicated trade policy
The incoming president is filling his team with repatriators, decouplers, and derailers when it comes to China and the world
responsiblestatecraft.org
January 5, 2025 at 10:05 PM
I’ve sent this before but just in case here’s a piece that describes 4 American factions on trade —Openers, Decouplers, Repatriators, and Derailers So if you like putting people and policies in categories as a heuristic tool, maybe you will find this useful. responsiblestatecraft.org/trump-trade-...
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Mike Johnson claimed yesterday that he was reading a prayer written by Thomas Jefferson.
Except it wasn't.
Historians who are familiar with it say it’s not accurate to attribute it to Jefferson or to suggest he recited it daily.
Clown. Show.
Except it wasn't.
Historians who are familiar with it say it’s not accurate to attribute it to Jefferson or to suggest he recited it daily.
Clown. Show.
January 4, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Mike Johnson claimed yesterday that he was reading a prayer written by Thomas Jefferson.
Except it wasn't.
Historians who are familiar with it say it’s not accurate to attribute it to Jefferson or to suggest he recited it daily.
Clown. Show.
Except it wasn't.
Historians who are familiar with it say it’s not accurate to attribute it to Jefferson or to suggest he recited it daily.
Clown. Show.
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Tomorrow is Jan 6. It was NOT a “day of love.” Witnesses remember it as a day of anti-democratic vigilante violence. Let’s make sure history does, too.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/05/us/politics/january-6-capitol-riot-trump.html?unlocked_article_code=1.m04.wuS2.P6ZKG3KjTC67&smid=nytcore-ios-s…
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/05/us/politics/january-6-capitol-riot-trump.html?unlocked_article_code=1.m04.wuS2.P6ZKG3KjTC67&smid=nytcore-ios-s…
‘A Day of Love’: How Trump Inverted the Violent History of Jan. 6 (Gift Article)
The president-elect and his allies have spent four years reinventing the Capitol attack — spreading conspiracy theories and weaving a tale of martyrdom to their ultimate political gain.
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January 5, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Tomorrow is Jan 6. It was NOT a “day of love.” Witnesses remember it as a day of anti-democratic vigilante violence. Let’s make sure history does, too.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/05/us/politics/january-6-capitol-riot-trump.html?unlocked_article_code=1.m04.wuS2.P6ZKG3KjTC67&smid=nytcore-ios-s…
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/05/us/politics/january-6-capitol-riot-trump.html?unlocked_article_code=1.m04.wuS2.P6ZKG3KjTC67&smid=nytcore-ios-s…
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January 4, 2025 at 2:09 PM
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At best, 2025 will be a year of slow economic recovery. As for the worst? Brace yourselves | Larry Elliott
At best, 2025 will be a year of slow economic recovery. As for the worst? Brace yourselves | Larry Elliott
With threats of recession, global fracturing and increasingly angry voters, Labour’s sticky start is unlikely to get any easier
The 2020s have been a dismal decade. Five years ago, when the first reports emerged of a new virus that had its origins in the…
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January 1, 2025 at 5:45 PM
At best, 2025 will be a year of slow economic recovery. As for the worst? Brace yourselves | Larry Elliott
In his yearend statement, Chief Justice Roberts condemns elected officials, without mentioning names, for efforts to intimidate judges - I wonder if he had President-elect Trump in mind. bit.ly/3DFfeqP
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January 1, 2025 at 5:47 PM
In his yearend statement, Chief Justice Roberts condemns elected officials, without mentioning names, for efforts to intimidate judges - I wonder if he had President-elect Trump in mind. bit.ly/3DFfeqP