Why Trump’s Tariffs Make No Sense and a Counterproduct to MAGA

Trump’s tariffs are aimed (in part) at increasing employment in the United States’ manufacturing industry. According to a White House press release:

President Donald J. Trump is on a mission to make America the manufacturing superpower of the world once again—and already, he has made incredible progress. Companies from around the world are responding with new investments as President Trump levels the playing field for American workers and businesses.

The Trump-Putin Meeting: How We Got Here

This Friday, President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are set to sit down together in what will be the first face-to-face meeting between leaders of each country since the war in Ukraine broke out almost three and a half years ago.

For many, this is a long-overdue step towards bringing this war to an end. For others, it marks the dangerous and unnecessary return of a policy of “appeasement” that’s sure to prompt more invasions from Putin and other leaders that the US government does not back.