A big part of Donald J. Trump’s political identity has centered on his promises to shake up the United States’ role in the world and reject the free-trade agreements that he has called “a disaster” for American workers. … When Mr. Trump took office, polls showed that Americans were broadly […] Read more »
China’s Economic Growth Mostly Welcomed in Emerging Markets, but Neighbors Wary of Its Influence
China has emerged as a global economic superpower in recent decades. It is not only the world’s second largest economy and the largest exporter by value, but it has also been investing in overseas infrastructure and development at a rapid clip as part of its Belt and Road Initiative. A […] Read more »
3 reasons Midwest farmers hurt by the U.S.-China trade war still support Trump
It’s harvest time. AP Photo/Charlie Riedel Wendong Zhang, Iowa State University; Lulu Rodriguez, Iowa State University, and Shuyang Qu, Iowa State University America’s farmers have borne the brunt of China’s retaliation in the trade war that President Donald Trump launched in 2018. One reason: China is the biggest buyer of […] Read more »
6 In 10 Americans Back Trump Impeachment Inquiry: IBD/TIPP
The first full month of impeachment headlines has taken a toll on President Donald Trump’s standing, the November IBD/TIPP Poll shows. Now 61% of Americans following the news back the Trump impeachment inquiry, while 39% oppose it. Meanwhile, Trump’s job approval slumped to 39%, with 56% disapproval. CONT. Jed Graham, […] Read more »
Americans’ Views on Trade in the Trump Era
As Republican leaders in Washington lean on Democrats to approve the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement (USMCTA), a review of recent Gallup data on trade provides insights into the public opinion backdrop. Five key points emerge from Gallup polling on trade since President Donald Trump took office in 2017. CONT. Lydia Saad, […] Read more »
The Trade War’s Risks for Trump
President Donald Trump has taken a hard line on trade. He’s imposed tariffs on steel, aluminum, and on a wide variety of Chinese products. In response, China has slapped tariffs on American products. If Trump’s trade strategy poses risks for the economy, it also poses risks for his reelection strategy. […] Read more »