The Institute of International Finance (IIF) has raised caution over the potential consequences of tariffs proposed by President-elect Donald Trump. The IIF warns that if implemented, these tariffs could increase inflation and lead to higher U.S. banking loan interest rates. This concern highlights the complexity of trade policy, especially when it comes to balancing the…
Evaluating Donald Trump and Kamala Harris for President
This analysis will delve into the arguments for and against both candidates, ultimately concluding with a recommendation based on the perspective of values, policies, and constitutional principles. Arguments for Voting for Donald Trump 1. Economic Leadership Trump's economic record during his previous term included tax cuts and deregulation that spurred job creation and economic growth.…
The Truth About Food Prices
As American families continue to grapple with rising food prices, the scrutiny has increasingly fallen on the current administration. Senator J.D. Vance recently underscored this growing concern, pointing directly to Vice President Kamala Harris and the Biden-Harris administration's policies. "Because she’s been the vice president for three and a half years, she had the opportunity…
Understanding the National Debt and Trump’s Role
In today’s political climate, it’s common for leaders on both sides to simplify or misrepresent facts, often creating a distorted picture of who is responsible for the nation’s economic challenges. Governor Tim Walz’s recent comment during the vice-presidential debate that Donald Trump’s tax cuts led to the largest increase in national debt at $8 trillion…
The Dockworkers Strike: Wages, Automation, and Economic Justice
As dockworkers from Maine to Texas begin walking picket lines over wages and automation, America faces another pivotal moment in its labor history. These strikes raise important questions not only about economic policy but about biblical justice, the role of work, and the future of our society. First, let's acknowledge that work is a deeply…
Political Pandering Over Progress: Why Trump and Harris Are Wrong About the U.S. Steel Deal
In a rare moment of agreement, both Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have come out against the proposed acquisition of U.S. Steel by Japan’s Nippon Steel. Despite being on opposite sides of the political spectrum, they are united in opposition to a deal that could, in fact, be a win for…
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