The president’s team blames his predecessor for stubborn inflation, but Trump’s own agenda could make it harder to defeat.

The president’s trade assault, which makes no distinction between ally and adversary, is an assertion of U.S. dominance with significant risks.

Donald Trump’s former trade chief was hoping to run Treasury or the Commerce Department, but his prospects faded as other candidates emerged.

Tax cuts, deregulation and budget deficits would push up the dollar and worsen the trade deficit, while steep tariffs would undermine growth.

Podcast Episode · Today, Explained · 11/14/2024 · 28m

Instead of looking at the dollar value of trade, focus on how many tons of stuff get shipped how far

Lingering inflation can’t explain all of the unhappiness; maybe it is referred pain from the wider world