Costing Trump Tax Priorities
[ad_1] From CRFB, $5-$11.2 trn over 10 years: Baseline debt-to-GDP by 2035 is 113%; low estimate 132%, high estimate 149%. [ad_2] Source link
Correlation or Causation? | Econbrowser
[ad_1] We know that correlation does not necessarily mean causation. But sometimes you gotta wonder, especially as Mr. Trump’s administration is busily dismantling the CIA.
Egg Prices Upward | Econbrowser
[ad_1] Covered for difference prices as reported by TradingEconomics is jumping up to $7/dozen for January. Figure 1: PPI for eggs (black, left scale), price
“Trump does not rule out sending US troops to Gaza”
[ad_1] MilitaryNews just now: Trump is not ruling out sending U.S. troops to secure Gaza, saying in response to a reporter’s question: “As far as
Soybeans, Again | Econbrowser
[ad_1] You might well wonder why China didn’t retaliate against US soybean exports in the wake of Trump’s 10% tax on Chinese goods. Was it
Fourth (maybe Third) Largest Tax Increase Ever – China 2025 Tariffs
[ad_1] No tariffs yet on Canada, Mexico (and EU for that matter). Still, 10% on $427 bn imports (on top of previous tariffs) is a
Still, the Largest Tax Increase Ever!!!
[ad_1] No tariffs yet on Canada, Mexico (and EU for that matter). Still, 10% on $1.55 trn imports (on top of previous tariffs) is a
Uncertainty – Economic and Trade Policy, Day by Day
[ad_1] Through 2/2/2025 (for EPU): Figure 1: Trade Policy Uncertainty (blue, left scale), 7 day centered moving average (redb, left scale), Economic Policy Uncertainty (green,
Biggest Tax Increase Ever! | Econbrowser
[ad_1] In nominal dollar terms. Thanks, Trump. Notes: Tax increase associated with announced Trump tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China assuming a unitary price elasticity
Bringing Down Grocery Prices, Trump Style
[ad_1] CPI food at home is 8% of total CPI weights, fresh vegetables and fruit are 1.1%. Assume half of fresh vegetable and fruit are