Donald Trump was NEVER gonna seriuous impose the steel and metal import taxes he advertised he would... It was a negociating tactic most of us knew from the jump.... With his Terasuty Sec annoucing that Trump's action could earn the US anotyher $200 Billion in market share … [Read more...] about Increased China tariff’s ‘off the table’ as that country agrees to buy more America goods….
the Economy
Trump and Pence crowed about saving jobs for Carrier A/C employee’s…That’s NOT what happened…
Popular Mechines pays a visit to the company that former Indiana Governor and now Vice President joined Donald Trump in annoucing to all that could see that Carrier, located in Pence's home state, would be keeping jobs from going to Mexico under the Trump Admin's push for keeping … [Read more...] about Trump and Pence crowed about saving jobs for Carrier A/C employee’s…That’s NOT what happened…
To Remember the euphoria of Barack Obama getting elected…Open Thread for May 15, 2018
I DO..... What a wonderful glorus moment..... The 44th President of the United States.... The first Black/Mixed Race President..... The acknowledgement that America got past race to make it's elected leader something America was increasing turning … [Read more...] about To Remember the euphoria of Barack Obama getting elected…Open Thread for May 15, 2018
Gas prices are up…..Trouble coming?
And THAT will have an effect on the American economy across the board..... And THAT will slow our economy down.... And THAT IS gonna effect politics.... Dueling with Iran is NOT gonna help either.... You may have noticed, gas prices are on the rise and hitting levels … [Read more...] about Gas prices are up…..Trouble coming?
Jobless rate falls to 3.9%…lowest in 18 years….But?
But wages? The amount people get paid? Is actually dropping even with various states and cities raising the minimum wage.... Oh, and anybody notice that more stores are going to self checkout machines more and more? The 3.9% unemployment rate in April set a new … [Read more...] about Jobless rate falls to 3.9%…lowest in 18 years….But?
EU warns Trump it won’t negotiate under trade tariffs threat….
They are calling Trump's bluff, eh? They follow China and the TPP nations.... ...from AP News.... The head of the European Union’s executive has warned the United States that the bloc will not negotiate trade concessions under threat, a day after President Donald … [Read more...] about EU warns Trump it won’t negotiate under trade tariffs threat….
Trump’s GOP tax cuts suddenly don’t seem to sell so good?…Open Thread for May 2, 2018…
Remember the Republican bums rush to get a tax cut (giveaway) bill passed at the end of last year? Oh, it was gonna help Americans save money.... Oh, in was gonna be the signature act to help Republicans in the midterm elections !.... Nope.... Slowly we have begun to … [Read more...] about Trump’s GOP tax cuts suddenly don’t seem to sell so good?…Open Thread for May 2, 2018…
We could be in for higher consumer prices from a Trump trade war….
Donald Trump's typical 'go hard' attempts at deal making is causing worries for all those involved in trade within the US and abroad..... In typical Trump fashion? No one...Except HIM will know make a final decision on all this which could result in price increases in goods … [Read more...] about We could be in for higher consumer prices from a Trump trade war….