Alan Rappeport
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An American Sovereign Wealth Fund? Easier Said Than Done.
Creating a U.S. investment fund to compete against those in China and the Middle East could create more problems than it would solve.
How Swing State Politics Are Sinking a Global Steel Deal
As the Biden administration nears a decision to block the proposed acquisition of U.S. Steel, the debate over national and economic security is being dwarfed...
Trump Campaign Stokes China Fears to Lure Michigan Voters
JD Vance, the Republican vice-presidential nominee, waded into a fight over plans by Gotion, a Chinese battery plant, to build a factory in Michigan.
U.S. Officials to Visit China for Economic Talks as Trade Tensions Rise
The recently established U.S.-China Financial Working Group is set to meet for discussions about financial stability and curbing the flow of fentanyl.
U.S. Officials to Visit China for Economic Talks as Trade Tensions Rise
The recently established U.S.-China Financial Working Group is set to meet for discussions about financial stability and curbing the flow of fentanyl.
From Tips to TikTok, Trump Discards Policies With Aim to Please Voters
The former president’s economic agenda has made some notable reversals from the policies he pushed while in the White House.
Biden Administration Begins Paying Farmers Who Faced Discrimination
The thousands of payouts, which will total $2 billion, follow years of delays and lawsuits that frustrated struggling Black farmers.
U.S. National Debt Tops $35 Trillion for First Time
The presidential candidates have offered few ideas for reducing the debt burden as red ink continues to mount.
A Harris Economy Could Prove More Progressive Than ‘Bidenomics’
As a presidential candidate in the past, the former California senator pushed for higher taxes and bigger housing investments.
Trump-Vance Administration Could Herald New Era for Dollar
Both candidates on the Republican ticket have argued that the U.S. currency should be weaker to support American exports.