by Andrew Moran | Sep 21, 2018 | Articles, Economic Affairs News
In 1962, businessman Sam Walton had an entrepreneurial objective in mind: Offer shoppers the lowest prices possible. From forcing U.S. suppliers to slash costs to finding cheap imports abroad, Walmart became an iconic global brand, generating $500 billion in annual...
by Andrew Moran | Aug 3, 2018 | Articles, Politics
Editor’s Note: This is part two of a two-part series. In part one of our interview with economist Walter Block, the author of Defending the Undefendable and Water Capitalism, discussed President Donald Trump’s trade tactics, the U.S. government applying tariffs, and...
by Andrew Moran | Aug 2, 2018 | Economic Affairs News, Narrated News
Peter Navarro, White House trade adviser, has a message for the American people a la Margot Channing from All About Eve: “Fasten your seatbelts. It’s going to be a bumpy night.” Navarro warned that the trade spat with China will be a long battle, one that will only...
by Andrew Moran | Aug 2, 2018 | Articles, Economic Affairs News
Editor’s note: This is part one of a two-part series. Work, not welfare. This is the message emanating from American farmers after President Donald Trump and his administration recently announced a $12 billion bailout package for agricultural producers. Industry...
by Andrew Moran | Jul 25, 2018 | Politics
The U.S. government recently proposed to spend $12 billion to help farmers who have been impacted by President Donald Trump’s trade war with China and other trading partners. The Agriculture Department revealed key details of the plan, including direct assistance for...