New economic analysis showing that a global 10% tariff on all U.S. imports would generate U.S. economic growth, increase real wages, increase employment, and raise additional revenue to lower taxes for lower- and middle-class Americans.
A 10% “universal” tariff on all U.S. imports, combined with a schedule of income tax cuts would generate economic growth of $728 billion and 2.8 million additional jobs, according to the CPA economic model of the U.S. economy.
We need to protect our industrial base, invest in infrastructure, and sell more in our wealthy home market. A twenty-first-century version of the American System isn’t just desirable—it’s essential.
USD Overvaluation affecting U.S. trade with the world by $364 billion, compared to only a $30 billion effect from current tariffs. Currency misalignment also has a larger effect in more heavily tariffed countries, such as China.
New Biden-Mexico Steel Agreement will only affect about 16% of imports from Mexico, based on CPA’s analysis (the White House estimates it will only affect just 13% of imports).
China makes too many things. It would be great if they made it for their home market, but they do not. Instead, they massively subsidize their manufacturing companies and overproduce for the world – their main market being the United States.
The United States-Mexico-Canada (USMCA) Free Trade Agreement is fast becoming a free trade agreement for the world, whereas any multinational with a presence in Mexico can set up shop and make the U.S. its number one target. China is doing that now.
The goods and services deficit for May rose a tad to $75 billion, up 0.8% from the previous month.
Domestic content rules and mandates have worked for China. Should the U.S. try to copy it, in spots, along key supply chains like new energy and semiconductors?
Trump has a new idea about the economy. The usual suspects hate it. On June 13, Trump said he’d consider a 10 percent tariff on imports and use the revenue to reduce some income taxes.
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