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The Engineered Slide: How Trump and Congress Are Driving the U.S. Economy Toward Recession

John Muryell

The American economy isn’t slowing by chance—it’s being destabilized from the top down. Behind modest inflation and misleading GDP headlines lies a perilous combination of erratic trade policy, fiscal sabotage, institutional erosion, and political apathy. Together, President Donald Trump and a compliant Congress have turned economic governance into a wrecking ball, swinging against the very scaffolding that holds up American resilience. Inflation appears to be cooling, with CPI easing to 2.6% and PPI slipping 0.1%. But dig deeper: shelter costs are still surging, and insurance rates are burning holes through household budgets. At the producer level, margin compression is everywhere. … Continue reading The Engineered Slide: How Trump and Congress Are Driving the U.S. Economy Toward Recession

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Trump and Bessent’s Trade Circus: All Tariffs, No Strategy

John Muryell

WASHINGTON —“Unfair trade is over,” declared former President Donald Trump. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent backed him up, branding their chaotic approach as “maximum leverage.” But behind the sound bites and slogan-stuffed declarations, there’s no strategic achievement—just a patchwork of tariff threats, broken negotiations, and diplomatic damage. The truth? What they’ve ended isn’t unfair trade. It’s credibility. Since Trump’s self-declared “Liberation Day” in April, the administration has reversed its own positions more than 28 times. These shifts have been so erratic that they’ve destabilized both allies and adversaries. Brazil’s tariff spike had nothing to do with economic misconduct—it was politically motivated … Continue reading Trump and Bessent’s Trade Circus: All Tariffs, No Strategy

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A Tale of Two Strategies: Biden’s Economic Resilience vs. Trump’s Risky Reboot

John Muryell

Biden’s Economic Legacy vs. Trump’s Policy Reset: Why Stability May Be Slipping Away As 2025 unfolds, Americans are getting a firsthand look at the stark difference between President Biden’s final year in office and President Trump’s fresh start. One administration closed with steady growth, surging job creation, and record-high consumer confidence. The other is off to a rocky economic reboot marked by inflationary pressures, labor disruptions, and market volatility. President Biden’s 2024 agenda emphasized public investment — modernizing infrastructure, ramping up domestic manufacturing, and accelerating clean energy innovation. The results spoke for themselves. GDP rose 2.4% in the final quarter … Continue reading A Tale of Two Strategies: Biden’s Economic Resilience vs. Trump’s Risky Reboot

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Orchestrated Prosperity: How Power Players Shape Voter Perception

John Muryell

With the 2026 U.S. election approaching, economic trends have become more than just numbers on a spreadsheet—they have become instruments of political influence. Inflation has reached its lowest level in four years, according to reports from multiple sources, including the Bureau of Labor Statistics. While this signals stability on the surface, deeper scrutiny reveals potential coordination between political and corporate forces seeking to craft a favorable election-year narrative. We are not living in an economic miracle—we’re watching a carefully staged performance. The markets rise, headlines glow, and politicians speak of progress, but behind this glossy exterior lie suppressed truths: rising … Continue reading Orchestrated Prosperity: How Power Players Shape Voter Perception

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Rural America in the Crossfire

John Muryell

Before Donald Trump’s presidency, American farmers flourished in a stable trade environment reinforced by agreements like NAFTA and the WTO. These frameworks established reliable export markets for key crops such as soybeans, corn, and wheat, providing a strong foundation for agricultural growth. Government initiatives like the Farm Bill were instrumental in offering essential support through crop insurance and conservation funding, helping farmers navigate risks associated with unpredictable weather and volatile market conditions. This stability fostered robust agricultural exports, particularly to major trading partners such as China, Canada, and Mexico, ensuring steady demand and a sense of security for farmers despite … Continue reading Rural America in the Crossfire

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Trump Tariffs

John Muryell

In a recent statement, Newsweek claimed that tariffs are a lifeline to the middle class, but this is nothing more than right-wing propaganda. When businesses import goods from other countries, they pay tariffs. These tariffs are then shifted to the people of our country, resulting in higher prices for goods. Businesses do this to preserve their profit margins and transfer the tariff costs to consumers. However, I would agree with https://www.brookings.edu/articles/did-trumps-tariffs-benefit-american-workers-and-national-security/ Multiple studies suggest this is not the case: the cost of tariffs has been borne almost entirely by American households and American firms, not foreign exporters. This has a … Continue reading Trump Tariffs