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President Trump discusses tariffs as Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick looks on. (Photo: White House)

Trump Tariff War Heats Up Again As New York, 20 States Sue to Block New Levies

Keith GirardMarch 5, 2026

Donald Trump is being challenged again in court over his latest tariffs, after his stunning defeat before the Supreme Court last month....

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Deconstructing the Supreme Court Tariff Case; Trump Clearly Acted Outside the Law

Jim AstrachanNovember 6, 2025

It is not reasonable to conclude the Congress intended to delegate to a president it’s exclusive authority to tax....

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Small businesses are sounding the alarm over the impact of Trump tariffs on Main Street. (Photo: )

Trump Tariff Flipflops Roil Main Street as Small Business Sales Drop, Confidence Dwindles

Keith GirardJuly 1, 2025

Donald Trump's tariff gaffes are shaking the foundations of Main Street businesses, a new survey has found....

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Donald Trump pushes tariffs as stocks tank.

Trump Kicks Off Economic Death Spiral; Buckle Up, the Ride Down Will Be Perilous

Keith GirardApril 7, 2025

Donald Trump has tipped the US economy into a death spiral. High tariffs (essentially a sales tax on consumers) will cut demand. Thousands of layoffs will continue to snowball....

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