Creating a U.S. investment fund to compete against those in China and the Middle East could create more problems than it would solve.
Tag: United States Economy
Trump and Democrats Agree: U.S. Needs a National Wealth Fund for Investments
Donald Trump has suggested he wants one, and the White House indicated that it has been quietly working on a proposal to set one up.
How Swing State Politics Are Sinking a Global Steel Deal
As the Biden administration nears a decision to block the proposed acquisition of U.S. Steel, the debate over national and economic security is being dwarfed by presidential politics.
Biden Expected to Block U.S. Steel Takeover by Nippon
The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States is expected to raise national security concerns about selling the iconic steel producer to Japan’s Nippon Steel.
Harris and Trump Embrace Tariffs
Both Democrats and Republicans are expressing support for tariffs to protect American industry, reversing decades of trade thinking in Washington.
What Across-the-Board Tariffs Could Mean for the Global Economy
Donald J. Trump, the Republican presidential nominee, has floated the idea of a 10 percent tariff on all U.S. imports, a plan that economists say could badly damage trade.
Talking Trump and Economics With Joseph Stiglitz in Sydney
His new book is about reimagining freedom for ‘progressive capitalism.’
Talking Trump and Economics With Joseph Stiglitz in Sydney
The eminent economist describes Donald Trump and the MAGA movement as a response to the failure of nearly 40 years of neoliberalism.
I.M.F. Sees Signs of Cooling in U.S. Economy
The International Monetary Fund warned that inflation remained stubbornly high and that protectionism posed a risk to the global economic outlook.
Biden Administration Rule Would Increase Authority to Block Foreign Deals
The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States proposed a rule that would make it harder for foreigners to buy land near military bases.