Paul Krugman

Economist Paul Krugman is drawing sharp parallels between the current state of the AI trade and the final years of the dot-com boom in the 1990s, while warning that investors might be misreading the Federal Reserve’s recent signals and actions. AI Boom Bears ‘Unmistakable Resemblance...

In a scathing critique of President Donald Trump’s trade and tariff policies, Nobel Prize-winning economist Paul Krugman has said that these recent moves mark a significant retreat in his trade war with China. Trump Has ‘Backed Down’ On China In his newsletter on Monday, Krugman...

Nobel Prize-winning economist Paul Krugman pushed back against President Donald Trump’s claims that former President Ronald Reagan “loved tariffs,” calling the statement false and historically inaccurate. Reagan Repeatedly Emphasized ‘The Virtues of Free Trade’ In...

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) slammed Trump’s $40 billion bailout for Argentina, calling it a betrayal of American ranchers and a violation of “America First” principles that are central to the MAGA movement. A Betrayal of American Cattle Ranchers Appearing on The...

As U.S.-China trade tensions continue to escalate amid President Donald Trump’s threat to add another 100% tariff on imports from the nation starting Nov. 1, Chinese President Xi Jinping is facing a rare challenge at home, according to political scientist Gordon Chang. ‘Unprecedented...

It’s been an eventful week in the world of business and politics. Here’s a quick roundup of the top stories that you might have missed. Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ Tariffs Backfire, China’s Silence Speaks Volumes Nobel Prize-winning economist Paul Krugman ...

Economist Peter Schiff pushed back against Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s comments on U.S.-China trade, saying that Beijing's decision to reduce its reliance on American markets will strengthen, not weaken, its economy. Bessent ‘Has It Backwards’ On Wednesday, in a post on X...

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) criticized President Donald Trump’s decision to allocate $20 billion in taxpayer funds to Argentina, a move that comes at a time when Americans are still struggling at home. It’s A Bailout For ‘Wall Street Hedge Funds’ On...

Nobel Prize-winning economist Paul Krugman is warning that President Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs are backfiring, as he argues that China now holds the upper hand in the escalating trade war. The Chinese ‘Know What They’re Doing’ In his newsletter on...

Nobel Prize-winning economist, Paul Krugman has slammed U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent for the administration’s $20 billion aid package for Argentina, calling it a lifeline for his “hedge fund buddies,” rather than being a move that furthers in U.S. strategic interest. A...

Experts warn that the Trump administration's decision to raise the H-1B visa fee to $100,000 could unintentionally reduce U.S. jobs and slow economic growth. White House Calls Out ‘Massive Abuse’ Of H1-B Visa System H-1B visas allow U.S. companies to hire highly skilled foreign workers...

Economist Paul Krugman is warning that President Donald Trump’s newly instituted $100,000 fee for H-1B visa holders threatens to erode the foundations of U.S. economic and technological leadership. Fee Rollout Follows A Familiar Pattern In his newsletter on Monday, Krugman said that the fee...

Former Bureau of Labor Statistics Commissioner Erica Groshen defended the agency's recent payroll revision that shaved 910,000 jobs off its March estimate, describing it as “unusually big” but well within the bounds of standard practices at the bureau. Payroll Revisions ‘Not The...

Economist Paul Krugman slammed Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent for his efforts to undermine the independence of the Federal Reserve. ‘Vile, Underhanded and Sleazy’ In his newsletter on Monday, Krugman accused Bessent of leading a “vile, underhanded and sleazy” campaign to...

Economist Paul Krugman has issued a stark warning against President Donald Trump’s undermining of the Federal Reserve’s independence. Trump’s ‘Crackpot Economics’ In his newsletter on Thursday, Krugman described events of the past week regarding Trump’s...