Trump Tariffs Present as Boon to Budgets and Burden to Buyers
The Trump reciprocal tariff regime could reduce the Federal budget deficit by $2.8 trillion over the next 10 years…
Tag: Economics
04/09 End of the Empire: Economic Madness Descends on Washington
End of the Empire is a once-monthly feature on all news relating to the transition from the unipolar world of…
Do Any Economists Believe Trump’s Tariffs Will Improve the American Economy?
Story at a glance… President Trump announced a new tariff regime that has placed at least a 10% tax…
10/22 End of the Empire: BRICS+ Summit Kicks off in Kazan as World Leader in Multilateralism Seems Set to Grow
End of the Empire is a once-monthly feature on all news relating to the transition from the unipolar world…
The Ramshackle Reconstruction of Afghanistan Continues as Taliban in Control of 39 Embassies
Story at a glance… The Taliban recently completed its third year in charge of Afghanistan, marked with successes and…
The Washington Post Takes a Critical Look at US Sanctions in New Series but Fails to Learn Anything
Story at a glance… A multi-part series in the Washington Post outlines the rise in America’s sanctions policy from peripheral…
6/19 End of the Empire: The North Korea-Russia Summit and Increasing De-Dollarization
End of the Empire is a once-monthly feature on all news relating to the transition from the unipolar world…
After 100 Days of ‘Shock Therapy’ Milei Retains Robust Support Even from Struggling Argentines
The “first 100 days” is used as a political measuring stick around the world to gauge the progress of…
75 Years of Sea Level Rise Estimated to Cost 1 Year of American Military Spending
The economies of the European Union and the United Kingdom could face almost one trillion euros in lost productivity…
Economic Costs of Climate Change Pale in Comparison to Financial Crises
If an environmental activist can’t seem to wrap their head around why the wealthy nations of the world aren’t…
“First Anarchocapitalist World Leader” Now in Charge of BRICS Member Argentina
In what may be the largest political victory in the history of Libertarian political philosophy, Argentine economist Javier Milei…
Belt and Road’s Failures Are Well Documented—the Successes Not as Much
Story at a glance… China’s Belt and Road Initiative was launched 10 years ago this month. Despite immense difficulties…
BRICS Summit 2023: Bloc Keen on Welcoming New Members—Who and How Remain Open Questions
Kicking off on Tuesday in Johannesburg, the 15th Annual BRICS Summit will hopefully put the answers to a lot…
6/21 End of the Empire: Beijing Reported to Be Seeking Training Facility in Cuba After Asian Economic Support
End of the Empire is a twice-monthly feature on all news relating to the transition from the unipolar world…
Sanctions on Russia was Supposed to Be a “Nuclear Weapon” but Instead Became a Non-Starter
Story at a glance… NATO countries continue to trade with Russia even after launching an “ economic nuclear weapon”.…
5/23 End of the Empire: US Losing All Across the Middle East
End of the Empire is a twice-monthly feature on all news relating to the transition from the unipolar world…
5/08 End of the Empire: Worldwide Flight From the Dollar Intensifies as Syria Returns to Arab League
End of the Empire is a twice-monthly feature on all news relating to the transition from the unipolar world…
U.S. Considering Repeat-Failure Policy of Sanctions-As-Deterrent Against China
Story at a glance… Anonymous sources told Reuters that the U.S. was considering a sanctions package to deter China.…
Russian Oil Sector Stronger than Pre-War Levels as U.S., EU Continue Buying
With half of 2022 in the history books, it came as a shock to many when a recent report…
Gaffes in Tokyo – Biden Claims U.S. Will Militarily Defend Taiwan – Calls Indo-Pacific “Our Region”
PICTURED: President Biden shakes hands with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida during a bilateral meeting at Akasaka Palace, PC:…