Tag: Trade and Tariffs
Most Favored Nation Status: From Trade Policy to Drug Prices
"Most Favored Nation" has long been a cornerstone of international trade policy. It's a principle designed to ensure…
Why the Trump Administration Is Considering a $10-14 Billion Farmer Bailout
The Trump administration is considering a large-scale financial aid package for American farmers ranging from $10 billion to…
TrumpRx: How the Drug Pricing Program Works
TrumpRx is a federal government initiative centered around a new website, TrumpRx.gov, slated to launch in early 2026.…
How Japan Is Funding $550 Billion U.S. Manufacturing Push
Japan and the U.S. have a new trade deal with a unique twist. Japan is creating a $550…
The National Economic Council vs. Council of Economic Advisers
When it comes to economic policy, two entities stand out for their influence and distinct roles: the National…
How the President’s Economists Help to Shape Job Creation Policy
Steps from the Oval Office sits a small but influential team of economists known as the Council of…
Can the Courts Stop President Trump’s Tariffs?
The U.S. Constitution grants the legislative branch of government the primary power to regulate foreign commerce and raise…
Why America’s National Security Council Obsesses Over Microchips
In the White House Situation Room, the President and senior cabinet officials convene to address the most pressing…
When Should Taxpayers Own Pieces of American Companies?
The federal government owns more American businesses than most people realize. From the mail carrier who visits your…
When States Fight: How the Supreme Court Keeps the Peace
California and Arizona going to war over the Colorado River. New York blockading goods heading to New Jersey.…
The Commerce Clause of the U.S. Constitution
In Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution, the Commerce Clause states that Congress shall have power "to…
Why the Articles of Confederation Failed
The United States Constitution wasn't America's first attempt at national government. The Articles of Confederation governed the country…