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Tax Politics

The Politics of Taxes

Reciprocal Tariff Ignorance

President Trump continues to pursue his misguided tariff crusade believing that he is somehow protecting American industries and employment. His latest move, reciprocal tariffs (which he intends to begin April 2), is even worse. Trump has stated that he plans to impose tariffs based on “what they charge us, we charge them,” which is an economically stupid idea. Advocates of this policy like to...
An Elise Stefanik Misstep

Elise Stefanik has been one of the most important Congresswomen for the Republican party in recent years. Amazingly, she has turned a purple part of New York into  a red one, which is no easy feat. Stefanik is currently awaiting confirmation for her appointment...

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Tariffs are Not Pro-Growth

How can protectionists like Trump and his allies not understand that tariffs are destructive? A tariff is basically a tax on imports. It is championed as a means to boost domestic production and government revenue, but this is far from economic reality. Tariffs...

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The Wisdom of Thomas Sowell

Back in 2010, Thomas Sowell penned a fantastic essay over at the Jewish World Review shortly before the mid-term elections that year. Sowell reminded us of the disastrous effects of government intervention into the economy during the Great Depression–-a...

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