The Trump administration looked to recast elements of a dour jobs report Thursday as a sign of strength.
Category: National Economic Council (US)
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Soybeans Were America’s Biggest Export to China. Now, Sales Are Down to Zero.
China stopped buying soybeans from America in May, placing a retaliatory tariff on the bumper crop after President Trump increased levies on goods from China.
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Peter Navarro: The Architect of Trump’s Tariffs
Once sidelined, President Trump’s counselor Peter Navarro has returned to Washington and quickly upended the global trading system.
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Trump Taps Kevin Hassett to Lead National Economic Council
Mr. Hassett defended Donald Trump’s tax cuts and trade policies in his first administration but has also acknowledged that tariffs can weaken economic growth.
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Brainard Pitches Biden’s Economic Efforts In Hard-Hit Regions
Lael Brainard, the National Economic Council director, contends the administration deserves credit for recent gains in areas battered by past job losses.
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How Washington Decided to Rescue Silicon Valley Bank
The New York Times – Business:Officials were initially unsure about the need for the measures they eventually announced to shore up the financial system, but changed their minds quickly.
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Demystifying the Trillion Dollar Debate Over Share Buybacks
The New York Times – Business:The White House is at odds with business leaders over share repurchase programs. DealBook digs into the numbers to see who’s gaining from the practice.
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Biden Picks Lael Brainard to Lead National Economic Council
The New York Times – Business:Lael Brainard, the Fed’s vice chair, will become a top economic adviser along with Jared Bernstein, who will head the Council of Economic Advisers.
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Brian Deese, Top Economic Aide to Biden, Will Step Down
The New York Times – Business:Brian Deese, the director of the National Economic Council, played a pivotal role in negotiating economic legislation the president signed in his first two years in office.
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Biden Caps Two Years of Action on the Economy, With New Challenges Ahead
The New York Times – Business:The president used a slim congressional majority to enact legislation that could reshape the American economy — if his administration can make the laws succeed.
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Tim Wu, Architect of Biden Antitrust Push, to Leave White House
The New York Times – Business:Tim Wu has been a leading proponent of a more aggressive approach to reining in the power of big business.