ebgresser.bsky.social @ebgresser.bsky.social · 14/04/2025... still optimistic (69% good, 7% bad); independents 49% bad vs. 28% good; Democrats 74% bad and 8% good. Will be interesting to compare this to polls in a month or so after people start to see real-world price and economic impacts. 000
ebgresser.bsky.social @ebgresser.bsky.social · 14/04/2025. @CBSNews tariff/econ poll done April 8-11, so after lots of media & public debate on tariff increases, but before any real-world effects. Short-term, 65% think tariffs are bad for economy & 8% good. Long-term view is 42% good, 34% bad w/ Republicans ... www.cbsnews.com/news/poll-tr...cbsnews.comTrump tariff plans bring concern about prices, financial impact, but GOP base sees jobs long-term — CBS News pollPresident Trump's approvals on economy and inflation dip, as Wall Street has one of its most volatile weeks in recent years. 110
Reposted by @ebgresser.bsky.socialCouncil on Foreign Relations @cfr.org · 05/04/2025CFR President Michael Froman and trade experts give their take on Trump’s new tariffs, the history of U.S. economic policy, and how countries are reacting.cfr.orgLiberation and Its DiscontentsCFR’s President Michael Froman and trade experts give their take on Trump’s new tariffs, the history of U.S. economic policy, and how countries are reacting. 053
ebgresser.bsky.social @ebgresser.bsky.social · 06/03/2025We did predict this last summer: www.progressivepolicy.org/trade-fact-o...progressivepolicy.orgTrade Fact of the Week: Tariff increases raise prices. - Progressive Policy InstituteFACT: Tariff increases raise prices. THE NUMBERS: Estimates of price increases from – 2018/2019 Trump tariffs: ~0.3% – 0.5%* Trump 2024 campaign (10% option): $1,500 to $1,820 per family** Trump 2024 ... 000
ebgresser.bsky.social @ebgresser.bsky.social · 06/03/2025... and last year's Republican Platform, plank 1: vs. last fall's Republican platform (presidency.ucsb.edu/documents/20...) 100
ebgresser.bsky.social @ebgresser.bsky.social · 06/03/2025Compare and contrast: Sec. Bessent today vs. last fall's in Politico (politico.com/news/2025/03...): 110
ebgresser.bsky.social @ebgresser.bsky.social · 05/03/2025For more from PPI on this, follow/read Tamar Jacoby and PPI's New Ukraine Project: www.progressivepolicy.org/project/new-...progressivepolicy.orgRadically Pragmatic Ideas | Progressive Policy Institute 000
ebgresser.bsky.social @ebgresser.bsky.social · 05/03/2025Our Trade Fact this week on Ukraine and the dangers of isolationism and appeasement. Link and a core paragraph: progressivepolicy.org/isolationism...progressivepolicy.orgIsolationism and appeasement are dangerous - Progressive Policy InstituteFACT: Isolationism and appeasement are dangerous. THE NUMBERS: Ukraine economic indicators, 2022 and 2025* – 2022 2025 GDP $161 billion $189 billion Growth rate -29.7% 2.5% Inflation 20.2% 9.2% Un... 110
ebgresser.bsky.social @ebgresser.bsky.social · 05/03/2025. @axios.com @emilypeck.bsky.social summarize likely tariff impacts, and feature PPI's look at the wild regressivity of the regular consumer-tariff system: www.axios.com/2025/03/04/t...axios.comHow Trump's tariffs will impact everyday AmericansOne estimate suggests the tariffs would cost the average U.S. household at least $830 a year. 000
Reposted by @ebgresser.bsky.socialClaire Ainsley @claire-ainsley.bsky.social · 05/03/2025If Trump’s tariffs stand, American families will in reality get higher costs for everyday goods like groceries and medicines, while American manufacturers, builders, and farmers will see production costs spike - @progressivepolicy.org @ebgresser.bsky.social www.progressivepolicy.org/ppi-statemen...progressivepolicy.orgPPI Statement on President Trump’s Continued Reckless Tariffs Campaign - Progressive Policy InstituteWASHINGTON — Today, Ed Gresser, Vice President and Director for Trade and Global Markets at the Progressive Policy Institute (PPI), issued the following statement in response to President Trump imposi... 021
Reposted by @ebgresser.bsky.socialPeterson Institute for International Economics @piie.com · 04/03/2025Here are the imports from Mexico & Canada that will be hit the hardest by the 25% tariffs. From Mexico: transport equipment, fruits & vegetables, electronics, & machinery From Canada: wood products, metals, fuels, food products, & transport equipment Learn more: www.piie.com/research/pii... 35032
ebgresser.bsky.social @ebgresser.bsky.social · 04/03/2025Our comment on today's Trump tariffs on MX/CA/CN: www.progressivepolicy.org/ppi-statemen...progressivepolicy.orgPPI Statement on President Trump’s Continued Reckless Tariffs Campaign - Progressive Policy InstituteWASHINGTON — Today, Ed Gresser, Vice President and Director for Trade and Global Markets at the Progressive Policy Institute (PPI), issued the following statement in response to President Trump imposi... 000
Reposted by @ebgresser.bsky.socialCatherine Rampell @crampell.bsky.social · 02/03/2025U.S. Terminates Funding for Polio, H.I.V., Malaria and Nutrition Programs Around the World www.nytimes.com/2025/02/27/h...nytimes.comU.S. Terminates Funding for Polio, H.I.V., Malaria and Nutrition Programs Around the WorldHere are some of the 5,800 contracts the Trump administration formally canceled this week in a wave of terse emails. 44588325
ebgresser.bsky.social @ebgresser.bsky.social · 02/03/2025That's fast company, but very plausible. 030
Reposted by @ebgresser.bsky.socialPeterson Institute for International Economics @piie.com · 26/02/2025More than 40% of US imports of wood products come from Canada, & over 70% of gypsum & lime are sourced from Mexico. #PIIECharts Learn more about what imports from Canada & Mexico would be hit the hardest by Trump's threatened tariffs: www.piie.com/research/pii... 0103
Reposted by @ebgresser.bsky.socialScott Lincicome @scottlincicome.bsky.social · 25/02/2025"US Consumer Confidence Drops by Most Since 2021 on Outlook" buff.ly/4387OHj 1134
