The U.S. thought a trade war would change China’s economic policies. It was wrong, write the Wall Street Journal’s Jonathan Cheng and Jason Douglas. https://t.co/d3I3PO4wht ...

Economic Policy & Fiscal Performance - US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent highlighted a decrease in a key US fiscal ratio [1] - The drop in the fiscal ratio is presented as evidence that President Donald Trump's economic policies are effective [1] - The policies are purportedly working without triggering a recession [1]

Democrats have made it clear they oppose the GOP's economic policies, writes @Erika_D_Smith. But what's their competing vision for a more affordable America? (via @opinion) https://t.co/AjfjIURyQ1 ...

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto’s government is making it clear the armed forces are increasingly playing a role in advancing his economic policies https://t.co/sixjV5TRb9 ...

Economic Policy Impact - Trump's economic policies are pushing down inflation [1] - This creates an opportunity for the Federal Reserve to cut its key interest rate swiftly and steeply [1]

On this episode of Trumponomics, we look at whether Donald Trump’s economic policies will be what finally breaks the greenback’s back https://t.co/zRjxBbYRH3 ...

Economic Data & Political Influence - Concerns arise over potential political manipulation of economic data, specifically at the Bureau of Labor Statistics [2] - The integrity of the Bureau of Labor Statistics is emphasized, highlighting the credibility and experience needed for the role [3] - The possibility of rigging data is dismissed, emphasizing the established processes and controls in place [5] - The administration's credibility is at risk if it attempts to discredit independent data, as people are aware of ongoing economic challenges [4] - The president's claims of political manipulation send a negative signal, potentially discouraging the release of credible data [7] - Cooking economic statistics is likely to be exposed quickly, triggering market reactions and internal dissent [8] - The administration is accused of trying to enforce a false version of reality by pressuring government agencies to align with its views [11][12][13] - There are concerns about scrubbing data related to vaccines and climate change, undermining independent data relied upon for policy decisions [15] Trade & Tariffs - The president's strategy involves leveraging tariffs to push forward a geopolitical agenda [19] - The EU may not be able to fulfill its promise of $600 billion in exchange for lower tariffs [16] - A 15% tariff rate is considered a potential floor, marking a significant change in the world economy [17][18] - The president's tactics involve extreme escalation to pressure countries into submission [22]

And the Democratic nominee for New York City mayor says he will discourage people from using the term globalize the inifatada. Zoran Mdani has faced criticism on the campaign trail for previously refusing condemn the phrase which has been seen as a call to violence against Jews. Um, Donniey's shifting language comes amid a general election battle against Mayor Eric Adams and former Governor Andrew Cuomo who are running as independents and the Republican nominee Curtis Slaywa.Willie, New York Times reporter ...