The economy appears to be gagging on the uncertainty created by the haphazard economic policymaking happening in DC. Retail sales, manufacturing production, real consumer spending, home sales and most telling, consumer confidence, are all down meaningfully in the past month or

Virtually every comment in today's ISM manufacturing report is about uncertainty or hesitancy in doing business on account of tariffs.

Laying off nearly 50K public servants at the IRS would be an unlawful and is a reckless violation of Congress’s decision to fund the agency at a level that it thinks is necessary to adequately administer the tax law. 1/2

The Feb. 2025 trade policy uncertainty (TPU) index nearly doubles record highs under Trump I. With a range of measures still pending, it could spike yet higher in coming months

Packed house for this timely panel expertly moderated by Armida van Rij

US import dominance is unchallenged! Tariff front running seems sure to make the trade deficit great again ... January was a case in point 1/

Very much enjoyed hosting colleagues from The Japan Institute of International Affairs: JIIA for this illuminating discussion.

Moody's latest warning on US fiscal outlook highlights the risks of the administration's policy agenda and the urgent need to adjust the debt trajectory. $4tn+ of tax cuts on the horizon certainly won't help. ft.com/content/f3699a…

Some thoughts ahead of tomorrow's Global Trade conference Chatham House Chatham House Events (followed shortly after, of course, by another tariff announcement w/ significant consequences for UK, Europe, and others). If you're attending tomorrow, do say hello. tinyurl.com/5xp54cp9

A great liberation day discussion with Chatham House--economics, geopolitics, and more.

The role of the United States is changing, how are countries around the world responding? Our latest Chatham House Americas report analyses how 🇨🇳🇷🇺🇮🇷🇮🇳🇧🇷🇸🇦🇮🇩🇹🇷🇩🇪🇫🇷🇯🇵 are reacting to the changing international order. Read in full🔽 chathamhouse.org/2025/03/compet…

My latest Chatham House on what's at stake as the Senate considers Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill: tinyurl.com/4jrr5dx6

Trump's Big Bill: Battle lines drawn for the Midterms The United States Congress passed Donald Trump's signature tax cuts and spending bill. Max Yoeli (Chatham House Americas) looks at how it could add trillions to 🇺🇸's national debt.

Appreciated the opportunity to join CNN this Fourth of July morning to discuss the consequences of the One Big Beautiful Bill.

Podcast🎙️| Gaza: What next after Trump–Netanyahu talks? Yossi Mekelberg, Sanam Vakil صنم وكىل, Stephen Farrell and Max Yoeli join Bronwen Maddox to discuss whether there will be a ceasefire in Gaza. Apple: apple.co/3U8DHti Spotify: bit.ly/4eGUkGf chathamhouse.org/2025/07/indepe…

Very much looking forward to welcoming Rep. Jamie Raskin to Chatham House Wednesday evening to discuss his vision for America’s role in the world. Join us in person or online: chathamhouse.org/events/all/spe…

Attacks on economic data and institutions risk undermining trust at a crucial moment for the US economy. Read Max Yoeli's (Chatham House Americas) latest analysis for Chatham House⤵️ chathamhouse.org/2025/08/trust-…

Delighted to welcome Laurel to Chatham House and excited to work with her!