Economists Are in the Wilderness. Can They Find a Way Back to Influence?
Posted inAmerican Economic Assn Cass, Oren Clausing, Kimberly A Conventions, Fairs and Trade Shows Customs (Tariff) Economics (Theory and Philosophy) Furman, Jason Hubbard, R Glenn International Trade and World Market Mankiw, N Gregory Navarro, Peter Protectionism (Trade) Romer, Christina D Rothstein, Jesse M United States Economy United States Politics and Government Yellen, Janet L

Economists Are in the Wilderness. Can They Find a Way Back to Influence?

Economists have long helped to shape policy on issues like taxes and health care. But flawed forecasts and arcane language have cost them credibility.
Trump Chose 8 Economic Experts Who Will Defend Tariffs and Lower Taxes
Posted inBanking and Financial Institutions Bessent, Scott Commerce Department Customs (Tariff) Faulkender, Michael (Pers) Federal Budget (US) Greer, Jamieson L Hassett, Kevin A International Trade and World Market Lutnick, Howard W Miran, Stephen Navarro, Peter Office of Management and Budget (US) Office of the United States Trade Representative Presidential Transition (US) Regulation and Deregulation of Industry Treasury Department United States Economy United States Politics and Government Vought, Russell T

Trump Chose 8 Economic Experts Who Will Defend Tariffs and Lower Taxes

President-elect Donald J. Trump has moved beyond the team-of-rivals approach from his first term and chosen economic aides who will defend tariffs and tax cuts.
Robert Lighthizer: Trump’s China Trade Warrior and ‘Food Fight’ Referee
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Robert Lighthizer: Trump’s China Trade Warrior and ‘Food Fight’ Referee

If Donald J. Trump regains the presidency, his former U.S. trade representative could lead his quest to slap punishing tariffs on foreign trading partners.