Trump’s Proposed China Deal Won’t Help the Economy
It ignores cheating and free-market norms alike.
Economy & Business
Bipartisan Dodd-Frank Reform Bill Moves to Trump’s Desk
The bill exempts small lenders from many regulatory burdens and raises the asset threshold at which regional banks face stricter regulations.
Let the Farm Bill Stay Dead
Welfare for farmers is every bit as destructive as welfare for poor people — and even less justifiable.
The Case of the Clocks
The clock was a productivity booster when the right work culture developed around it.
Rubio: Trump Administration ‘Surrendered’ to China on ZTE Ban
Rubio cited a report that U.S. trade reps are on the verge of lifting harsh sanctions against the telecom giant ZTE.
SCOTUS Hands Win to Employers in Arbitration Case
In a 5–4 ruling, the court held that the law entitles employers to make employees waive their right to class-action litigation as a condition of employment.
Freedom Caucus Joins Democrats to Tank Farm Bill
Conservative critics had insisted that the House should first hold on vote on Representative Bob Goodlatte's hard-line immigration proposal.
Will We Declare Victory and Go Home in the Trade War with China?
A fig-leaf deal, especially with so much else on the administration’s plate, is the path of least resistance.
Level Best
Leaving aside whether or not having a 2 percent inflation target was a good idea, the Fed was not especially committed to hitting it.
Trump Is Making It Harder to Tackle Chinese Cheating
This isn’t about enforcing the rules. It’s about undermining trade, period.