Full Speed Ahead: Fourth Quarter GDP Revised Up to 2.9%!
The upward revision means the economy was much closer to the 3 percent growth targeted by the Trump administration.
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Atlanta Fed, Goldman Sachs and JP Morgan GDP Forecasts Crash
A lower than expected retail sales number Wednesday has many economists revising down their forecast of first quarter gross domestic product.
Trade Globalists in White House Fail to Stop Trump’s ‘America First’ Tariffs
The trade globalist wing of the White House has failed in its efforts to stop President Trump from following through on his promise to protect American industries and jobs by imposing tariffs on imported foreign products.
Report: Free-Traders Gary Cohn, Steve Mnuchin Trying to Weaken Trump’s Expected Tariffs on China
The avid free trade-wing of President Trump’s administration is trying to convince him to weaken his economic nationalist agenda, which is expected to include harsh tariffs on potentially hundreds of imported Chinese goods.
Report: Trump Seeking ‘Harshest Tariffs’ Possible on Imported Steel, Aluminum
President Trump is likely to impose the “harshest tariffs” possible on imports of steel and aluminum to protect American industries from countries dumping cheap foreign goods in the U.S.
Wilbur Ross Urges ‘America First’ Tariffs on Aluminum, Steel Imports to Protect U.S. Industries
Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross is urging President Trump to impose tough tariffs on aluminum and steel imports to protect American industries and increase domestic production.
Poll: Americans Increasingly Supportive of Tariffs to Protect U.S. Against Globalization
Americans are increasingly supportive of tariffs on cheap, imported goods from foreign countries to protect American industries and workers against wild globalization.
Democrats Cry Foul as Trump Loosens Firearm Export Restrictions
Democrats are crying foul as President Trump prepares to loosen restrictions on firearm exports.
Report: Chinese Solar Manufacturers Drove American Companies into Bankruptcy, Prompting Mass Layoffs
Two American solar manufacturing companies allege that they were practically driven out of business by Chinese solar manufacturers who unfairly dumped their products in the U.S. market at lower prices.
U.S. Companies Follow Trump’s Lead on Economic Nationalism, File Record Number of Trade Lawsuits in 2017
President Trump’s economic nationalist agenda has spurred a trend of American companies filing a record number of trade lawsuits against foreign competitors in 2017. According to a report by the Los Angeles Times, “a wave” of trade lawsuits by American companies against
BOOM! Third Quarter GDP Revised Up to 3.3%
The economy’s rate of economic growth was revised up Wednesday to the fastest pace in three years, the Commerce Department said Wednesday.
Commerce Department Launches Antidumping Investigation of Chinese Aluminum Producers
In addition to launching an inquiry into Chinese aluminum exports, the Commerce Dept. determined China is subsidizing tool chest exports.
Trump Bypasses Congress to Open Up World Markets to U.S. Gun Makers
President Trump is ready to shift rules to allow American gun makers more leeway in selling arms and ammunition to foreign buyers.
Canada/US Tensions Heat Up as NAFTA’s Future Remains in Flux
President Donald Trump has decided not to end the North America Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) that has guided trade between the US., Mexico, and Canada since 1994. But even his position now—that the treaty needs to be renegotiatedhas caused protests
Senate Confirms Trade Hawk Wilbur Ross for Commerce Dept. 72-27
Senators confirmed billionaire businessman Wilbur Ross to lead President Donald Trump’s Commerce Department, 72-27, with 19 Democrats and one Independent joining Republicans in a rare display of robust bipartisan support for one of the president’s cabinet officers.
Exclusive–Breitbart/Gravis Poll Reveals Americans Strongly Oppose Obama’s Internet Handover
There is overwhelming opposition to President Barack Obama’s plan to hand over control of the Internet to an international advisory body, 41 percent against with 14 percent supporting, according to the Breitbart/Gravis poll of 1,493 likely voters released Friday.
Obama Administration to Revise Total GDP Growth Down 2%
The Commerce Department is set this July to publish a stunning 2 percent downward revision of gross domestic product (GDP) during the Obama Administration term in office.
Obama’s Plan to Surrender Internet Control May Be Unconstitutional
One of the worst of Barack Obama’s many bad ideas is surrendering control of Internet domains to a shadowy multi-national organization, a move undertaken largely out of embarrassment over Edward Snowden’s exposure of NSA surveillance techniques. Under Article IV, Section 3 of the Constitution, only Congress has the authority to transfer control of such government property, so Obama’s attempt to give it away to foreign bodies without congressional consent would be unconstitutional.
