Let’s face it: most boycotts in today’s hostile environment are merely just political points. They aren’t based on principles, and many of the issues that people are boycotting over are benign and trivial. Ostensibly, Fox News Channel’s Laura Ingraham joked that David Hogg has been “whiny” about being rejected by four California-based colleges. This sparked […]
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Economic Storm Clouds Gather, but Ending the Fed Provides Hope
By: Ron Paul The Federal Reserve recently increased interest rates to 1.75 percent. This is the highest interest rates have been since 2008, but it still leaves rates at historic lows. While the Fed says economic growth justifies future rate increases, an honest examination of the economy suggests that future rate increases are unlikely. The […]
TRADE WAR: China retaliates with tariffs on 128 U.S. products, totals $3 billion
It looks like those behind-the-scenes negotiations between American and Chinese officials did not succeed. Last month, the Chinese government threatened to impose tariffs on 128 U.S. products, following President Donald Trump’s latest levies on imports. It looks like Beijing is now moving forward with the retaliation. China’s Ministery of Commerce published a list of tariffs […]