President Donald Trump's declaration of a National Economic Emergency has sparked significant debate and analysis. This bold move aims to address various economic issues, including trade imbalances, government waste, and the looming insolvency of major social programs. By leveraging tariffs
The State of Alaska has been wrestling with chronic fiscal challenges for over a decade, and despite various short-term measures to manage budget shortfalls, the state continues to edge deeper into a "fiscal sinkhole." Alaska's budget deficits have persisted, prompting a need for
Prime Minister Andrew Holness has assured Jamaicans that the country is not in a recession, despite data and reports suggesting otherwise. Holness emphasizes the strength and resilience of Jamaica's economy, attributing the apparent challenges to external factors such as natural disasters and
Persistent inflation continues to shape the economic landscape, significantly impacting consumers and businesses as the year 2025 approaches. With recent trends indicating a rising inflation rate, many are grappling with higher prices for essential commodities. Lindsey Piegza, chief economist at
In March 2018, former President Donald Trump introduced tariffs on steel and aluminum imports in a decisive bid to revive American manufacturing and reduce reliance on foreign producers. These tariffs had significant repercussions on various fronts, impacting the broader economy and geopolitical
The recent abrupt shift in the Trump administration's policies concerning the federal payments system has ignited a wave of criticism from Democratic leaders, highlighting the considerable unease among them. These policy changes, which are poised to significantly impact the federal payments
