Peter Morici

Trump’s tariffs won’t push the economy over a cliff

The U.S. economy is enduring a challenging year but isn't going over a cliff.

August 26, 2025

Republicans should not cheer New York’s turn to socialist Mamdani

Republicans would be wrong to celebrate the rise of Zohran Mamdani, a socialist and likely next mayor of New York City, as a gift to campaign against.

August 19, 2025

Powell shouldn’t yield to Trump’s bullying

Federal Reserve Chair Powell shouldn't yield to President Trump's bullying to lower interest rates.

August 12, 2025

Living with Trump’s tariffs

President Trump has announced new trade deals with Japan and the European Union, and along with others now in place, it looks like tariffs will stay about where they are.

August 5, 2025

America better off if Trump allows Powell to serve out his term

Attempting to remove or drive Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell from office before his term is up in May is bad for the country and doesn't serve President Trump's economic goals.

July 29, 2025

Instead of inflation, Trump’s tariffs could deliver deflation

The terrible inflation economists predicted from President Trump's tariffs hasn't materialized, at least not so far.

July 22, 2025

Powell really can’t deliver what Trump needs

The Trump 2.0 economy is proving resilient but hardly remarkable. Until President Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act takes effect, his policies aren't helpful.

July 15, 2025

State of American exceptionalism under Trump 2.0

When President Trump's post-election stock market rally nearly turned into a bear market, financial commentators speculated about the demise of American exceptionalism.

July 8, 2025

Stop funding China: How stiffer tariffs can protect American jobs and national security

Tariffs can reduce trade deficits, help lower other taxes, boost manufacturing and leverage trading partners to lower import barriers.

July 1, 2025

Investors shouldn’t bet against America

The early months of President Trump's second term have tested investors' nerves.

June 24, 2025

Trump’s trade war won’t deliver as advertised

President Trump's trade war won't make America great again.

June 17, 2025

Powell should laser-focus on inflation

Federal Reserve Chairman Powell is in a tough spot on inflation and unemployment.

June 10, 2025

Europe is Secretary Bessent’s most important, toughest trade challenge

President Trump and European Union Commission President Ursula von der Leyen have agreed to fast-track trade negotiations, and I don't envy America's chief strategist, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.

June 3, 2025

Trump’s tariffs will boost inflation; here’s how to protect your investments

President Trump is reshaping the American economy around populist themes -- less government, protectionism and limits on immigration -- and these should be weighed in managing your long-term investments.

May 27, 2025