RCP White House reporter Phil Wegmann interviewed Rep. Jim Himes, the ranking Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, on Tuesday's edition of the RealClearPolitics podcast (You can watch the ...
In near-daily commentary, often from the Oval Office, the president has kept up a steady patter of sometimes contradictory trade-related threats and promises.
One reason governments use tariffs is to protect domestic industries. However, tariffs can have downsides, including reducing the purchasing power of consumers.
The North Country Chamber of Commerce reports that a couple of manufacturing companies are delaying expansions of their Northern New York operations due to the risks associated with the tariffs.