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Trump’s Speech Vowed a New “Golden Age,” But His Policies Drive Us Into the Dust
In his speech to Congress, Trump doubled down on the tariffs that economists say may trigger another Great Depression.
Trump’s Tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China Will Cost the US $3,000 a Household
Trump is hiking taxes on the working class, and he is doing it in a way that doesn’t require congressional approval.
Trump’s Inaugural Speech Signaled His Agenda by Invoking McKinley’s Ghost
If these last few weeks are any indication, the next four years will bring avoidable suffering for much of the world.
Trump’s Aggression Against Canada Is Boosting Liberal Party’s Election Chances
Annexation is implausible because Canadians know just how much the US has shredded its own social safety net.
Behind Trump Tariffs Is Capital’s Warfare Against the Working Class
Trump’s tariffs will escalate exploitation and desperation of US workers. That’s the point.
What Do Trump’s Tariffs Really Mean for the US Working Class?
Trump’s challenge to the neoliberal order is aimed at increasing capitalists’ profits, not helping workers.
Trump Describes Americans Against Tariffs as Being “Controlled by China”
Trump said in a Truth Social post that his tariffs would be worth the “price that will be paid” by American consumers.
Trump Orders Imposition of High Tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China
Experts warned the steep tariffs on the nation's three largest trading partners would spike prices for US consumers.
Trump Reneges on Promise That His Tariffs Won’t Raise Costs for Consumers
In his first term in office, Trump's tariffs cost consumers around $1.4 billion per month, one study found.
In Social Media Posts, Trump Threatens Tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China
Trump vowed to place 25 percent tariffs on all goods coming from Mexico and Canada, and to increase tariffs on China.