Local Trump loyalists believe tariffs will improve economy, support mass government layoffs

Local Trump loyalists believe tariffs will improve economy, support mass government layoffs

Voters in red Montgomery, IL say they support Donald Trump's tariffs, his immigration crackdown, mass cuts to the Dept. of Veterans Affairs and more.

Trump's Favorite Word: Tariffs

In October 2014, Donald Trump described “tariff” as the most beautiful word in the dictionary at a Chicago Economic Club meeting. This statement highlights the current volatility in the global economy. Trump’s administration significantly impacted international trade policies by imposing substantial tariffs since April 2nd, particularly targeting China. This action suggests that the previous trade conditions may not return. Even if some countrie…

Will the Trump tariffs work? A word of support

Trump’s actions on trade are gambles, but they certainly aren’t crazy

Will Chinatown Survive Trump's Tariffs? - Broke-Ass Stuart's Website

When the mainstream talks about the Trump Administration’s looming tariffs, they typically focus on the geopolitical ramifications and the stock market, but behind all the news reports and sensationalist headlines, real people are affected.  To see the effect, look no further than the Bay Area’s Chinatowns. Business owners in both San Francisco’s and Oakland’s respective Chinatowns are seeing significant challenges arise as a result of Trump’s t…

What happens when the country that defended free trade resorts to tariffs? By Pablo, Ricardo, Trump and the dilemma of a globalization in crisis.