It's the trade nerd Super Bowl

Really good questioning on IEEPA's intent: to constrain presidential powers vs the TWEA - directly counter to the admin's claims of IEEPA's broad grant of unlimited power

Supreme Court IEEPA Case: Funnily enough, in the first 10 seconds of the clip President Trump emphasizes the fact tariffs are bringing in revenue to lower the deficit/debt. That’s the exact argument against IEEPA tariffs brought to the court today. #IEEPA #Tariffs #Trump

Understanding Tariffs and GDP Growth - Jacob Jensen #tariffs americanactionforum.org/insight/unders…

The IEEPA Supreme Court Case: This week’s Shipment is out! This week covers the IEEPA case in two parts, covering both the economic implications and the arguments presented to the justices. Give it a read! #Tariff #Trump #IEEPA #Trade americanactionforum.org/shipment/the-m…

As the Supreme Court considers the president's emergency power to raise tariffs, this AAF insight discusses the impact tariffs might have on GDP, to get a better understanding of the relationship between tariffs and economic growth. americanactionforum.org/insight/unders…

The False Promise of Rent Control: Given the recent election results in NYC, thought I would resurface my research on rent control. It’s temporarily good for the people who get access and it’s bad for everyone else. #NYC #Mamdani americanactionforum.org/research/the-f…

The President just proposed a $2,000 tariff “dividend” for each person, excluding high-income earners. If the cutoff is $100,000, 150M adults would qualify, for a cost near $300 billion. If kids qualify, that grows. Only problem, new tariffs have raised $120 billion so far.

JUST IN: 90% chance Trump doesn’t follow through on his $2,000 tariff dividend promises — Polymarket

US Tariff News: President Trump now seems to prioritize $2000 tariff payments to citizens before using the revenue to pay down debt. Reminders: • There is still a large budget deficit even with the added tariff revenue • Farmers will be paid tens of billions of dollars

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My latest for American Action Forum investigates President Trump's claims that meat packers are engaging in price fixing to drive up beef prices. Yet the data do not support this. Its likely that other economic and natural forces could be behind rising beef prices. americanactionforum.org/insight/unpack…

U.S.-Japan Trade Deal: Investment Commitments in Nuclear Energy - Shuting Pomerleau Jacob Jensen #EnergyPolicy americanactionforum.org/insight/u-s-ja…

China Controls & Tariff Rebates: In a new edition of the Shipment, I discuss the new export controls China has imposed on precursor chemicals as well as the $2,000 tariff dividend proposal. Take a look, it’s a fun week! #Trump #Trade #China #Tariffs americanactionforum.org/shipment/china…

Breaking Trade News: The White House has released 4 new trade frameworks with • Argentina • Ecuador • El Salvador • Guatemala #trade #tariff #BreakingNews

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The U.S. and China have rolled back last month’s trade-war escalations, honoring the Trump–Xi de-escalation pact. The steps suggest both sides agree a hot trade war serves no one. americanactionforum.org/shipment/china…

The Shipment: China Export Controls and Tariff Shenanigans - Jacob Jensen #Tariffs #TheShipment americanactionforum.org/shipment/china…

“By admitting that lowering tariffs will lower prices for U.S. consumers, the Trump administration is acknowledging what economists have pointed out all along: tariffs raise prices,” said Erica York. wsj.com/economy/trade/… via The Wall Street Journal

Coalition encourages Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Jamieson Greer to protect against discriminatory taxes on streaming service providers. 60 Plus Association American Commitment ATR Center for a Free Economy Center for Freedom & Prosperity CFIF.org IPI The Market Institute SBE Council Taxpayers Protection Alliance Jacob Jensen