Economy

A documented record of actions, outcomes, and consequences related to Economy.

• Feb 16, 2020 2020: Promise of a National Infrastructure Plan “Very Soon”

  Deferred promises left long-term needs unaddressed.…

• Mar 8, 2018 2018: Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum

  Higher consumer prices; mixed results for U.S. producers.…

• Oct 22, 2016 2016: Promise to Bring Back Manufacturing Jobs

  Manufacturing job growth plateaued and reversed by 2019.…

• Aug 12, 2015 2015: Promise to “Fix the Trade Deficit with China”

  Tariffs were implemented in 2018, but the trade deficit increased.…