Tracking Trumponomics in seven charts

Charts how key economic indicators evolved during the second term of the Obama administration and how they are faring since Trump took office.
American Enterprise Institute

Worried About Trade Deficits? Don’t, They’re ‘job-generating Foreign Investment Surpluses for a Better America’

In a Forbes article today (“Donald Trump’s Trade Policies: Blessing Or Curse?“) Forbes contributor Stuart Anderson features comments from Mercatus Center Senior Fellow Dan Griswold and me as he tries ...
Forbes

The $1.2 Trillion U.S. Financial Trade Surplus

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Forbes Senior Contributor. 30+ Years Wall Street Career. Professor. With some rare open time during spring break, I had the ...
Forbes

Behind AI Investment, U.S. Trade Deficit Grows 4th Consecutive Month

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. The U.S. trade deficit surged for the fourth consecutive month, reaching $109.26 billion in ...
Seeking Alpha

Whither The U.S. Fiscal And Trade Deficits

The U.S. fiscal trajectory is unsustainable, with debt-to-GDP projected to reach 123% by 2036 and 251% within 30 years. Recent fiscal policies, notably the OBBBA and tariffs, expand the deficit; GAO ...