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Category Archives: Tariffs
Decoding The Supreme Court Ruling On Tariffs
Chief Justice John Roberts and five other justices just redefined the domestic alliance between the executive branch and its core supporters. David Pinsof’s Alliance Theory suggests that political beliefs and policies do not arise from abstract principles like free trade … Continue reading
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WP: Trump’s tariffs help U.S. avoid worst of global bond market rout
On Liberation Day, the elites were unanimous that Trump’s tariffs were a total disaster. How long after that day did we have to wait until some elites started to point out the amount of money will be raised for the … Continue reading
How Much Money Has Trump Raised Through Tariffs?
Grok says: The revenue generated from tariffs imposed during Donald Trump’s presidency, particularly in his second term starting in 2025, has been significant but varies based on different estimates and timeframes:First Term (2017–2021): During Trump’s first term, tariffs on goods … Continue reading
Bertie Wooster & Jeeves Discuss Trump’s Tariffs
Grok says: Setting: Bertie Wooster’s flat, London. Bertie is lounging in an armchair, flipping through The Times with a look of mild panic. Jeeves, as ever, glides in with a tray of tea, radiating calm omniscience. Bertie: I say, Jeeves, … Continue reading
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The Case For Tariffs
Christopher Caldwell writes: “Journalists have always had a tendency to treat Donald Trump as a gold medalist in some kind of Olympics of Stupidity.” Grok: Caldwell’s quip is a sharp jab at how the media often frames Trump—less as a … Continue reading
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