Trump Economic Policy Tag

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New Unemployment Claims Drop Below 1 Million for First Time Since March

Posted by William A. Jacobson on August 13, 2020 11 Comments

The numbers were just released for new unemployment claims filed last week, and for the first time since March, fewer than 1 million new claims were filed.

2Q GDP Drop In Perspective: U.S. Outperformed EU and Eurozone

Posted by Vijeta Uniyal on August 01, 2020 7 Comments

European Union economies have taken a big hit in the wake of the Wuhan coronavirus pandemic, registering their biggest decline in recent history. The eurozone economies, comprising of 19 out of 27 EU member states, reported an annualized GPD decline of 40.3 percent, higher than the annualized drop of 32.9 percent registered in the United States.

https://twitter.com/jasonrantz/status/1282151256274825216

Goya CEO Rejects Cancellation, Says ‘Hell No’ When Asked If He Plans to Apologize for Praising Trump

Posted by Stacey Matthews on July 12, 2020 40 Comments

When a person is faced with a cancellation notice from left-wing mobs, they have two choices: apologize and beg for forgiveness or stand and fight for what they think is right.

Democrats are Panicking at the Prospect of Quick Economic Recovery

Posted by Kemberlee Kaye on May 26, 2020 69 Comments

If you're hoping the economy stays in the crapper to help your electoral aspirations, you might be a Democrat.

https://twitter.com/TrumpWarRoom/status/1238628007897706498

ABC/WaPo Poll: 15% of Bernie supporters will vote for Trump as Biden faces “massive enthusiasm gap” in general election

Posted by William A. Jacobson on March 29, 2020 34 Comments

The public perception problems for Joe Biden are growing. He's not all there, as is obvious from his disastrous livestreams and TV interviews, and has all but disappeared during the Wuhan coronavirus crisis. A just-released ABC News / Washington Post poll (pdf.) reveals another problem, one that comes as no surprise: Democrats are not enthsiastic about Biden, even as he racks up delegates and appears headed to the nomination.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2nAV-SvxNrU

China Will Cut Tariffs on $75 Billion of U.S. Goods on February 14

Posted by Mary Chastain on February 06, 2020 4 Comments

China announced it will cut tariffs on $75 billion of U.S. goods starting on February 14 as part of a recent trade agreement.

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Trump Reaches Personal Best Job Approval Rating Despite Impeachment Trial

Posted by Mary Chastain on February 04, 2020 4 Comments

I almost feel bad for the Democrats because this week has been absolute hell. ALMOST. If they weren't so righteous and cocky I would. Gallup just threw more egg on their face by revealing President Donald Trump's job approval reached his personal best despite the impeachment trial. Plus, 52% of Americans want the Senate to acquit Trump.

#SOTU Preview: Trump to Focus on the Positive – Will Democrats Show Respect?

Posted by Mike LaChance on February 04, 2020 13 Comments

President Donald Trump is delivering the 2020 State of the Union speech tonight, despite some speculation that it might be postponed since the Senate is voting on his acquittal on Wednesday. Will the Democrats show respect during his address?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QYVfjRyiZBw

U.S. Hits Lowest Trade Deficit in Three Years After Decrease in Chinese Imports

Posted by Mary Chastain on January 07, 2020 9 Comments

The Commerce Department announced today that the U.S. has hit its lowest trade deficit in three years with a decline in imports from China.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=45qSj4_DVxs

Trump Points Out Pelosi, Gov. Newsom Culpable In California Homeless Crisis

Posted by Leslie Eastman on December 27, 2019 24 Comments

President Donald Trump is ending 2019 by challenging key leaders of California's #Resistance to focus on the rapidly escalating homeless crisis in the state.

To Democrats’ Dismay, Christmas season brings YUGE economic wins for Trump

Posted by Leslie Eastman on December 25, 2019 14 Comments

Santa appears to be delivering some good economic news this Christmas season for President Donald Trump, as his economic policies seem to have created a flurry of both spending and earning.

https://twitter.com/tomselliott/status/1177211952344510465

Schiff, AOC Lambasted for Misrepresenting Trump Admin’s New Food Stamp Rules

Posted by Fuzzy Slippers on December 07, 2019 16 Comments

Under Obama, being on food stamps was portrayed as "cool" and even something to aspire to. After all, one could get lobster and a host of other luxury food items via the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The Obama administration urged everyone who could remotely qualify to enroll. In fact, Obama vastly expanded food stamps eligibility and the number of food stamp recipients.

President Trump hopes to flush away even more EPA regulations

Posted by Leslie Eastman on December 07, 2019 32 Comments

President Donald Trump hosted a small business roundtable at the White House Friday, explaining that he'd asked the Environmental Protection Agency to look into rolling back some more of their onerous regulations.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eDHJCM-P9k0

FedEx CEO Challenges NYT Editor ‘to a Public Debate’ Over $0 Tax Article

Posted by Mary Chastain on November 18, 2019 12 Comments

On Sunday, The New York Times had an article about how FedEx managed to cut its tax bill to only $0. FedEx CEO Frederick Smith released a statement, claiming the paper "published a distorted and factually incorrect piece" on his company. Smith also challenged the NYT editor to a public debate on federal tax policy.