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fromFast Company
13 hours ago

Why the U.S. is now more resilient to oil price shocks

Global oil market disruptions from Middle East conflicts raise prices worldwide, affecting economies through reduced production, supply chain disruptions, and increased trade deficits for oil-importing nations.
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fromemptywheel
8 months ago

Trump's Coffee for Coup Accountability Emergency - emptywheel

Large and persistent annual U.S. goods trade deficits, which have grown by over 40 percent in the past 5 years alone, reach $1.2 trillion in 2024, pose an extraordinary threat to national security.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
9 months ago

Trump Commerce Secretary Unwittingly Points to the Great Depression When Being Grilled Over Trade Deficits

Lutnick's testimony revealed a disconnect in understanding trade deficits, highlighting differing economic perspectives on their implications.
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