Items tagged with deficit:
News & Updates:
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In a meeting with Congress, Homeland Security Chief urges lawmakers to recognize the “humanitarian catastrophe” at the southern border; Future US and EU trade talks remain a contentious issue; Trade deficit at a record high under the Trump administration; Metrics indicate that private-sector hiring slowed in February -
Upon President Trump’s announcement regarding a national emergency at the southern border, the White House issued a statement that it supports this action; GOP state leaders look to make it more tenuous to pass voter initiatives; Despite staggering projections that claim the Federal Deficit will top $1 trillion dollars by 2022, top economist recommend that the government continue to borrow in light of historically low borrowing costs. -
Senate works with President Trump to end war in Yemen; Federal Judge absolves $150 million worth of student debt; Overseas banks may benefit from new proposed tax changes; Budget deficit increases to $305 billion; Retail sales rise in light of holiday spending. -
In a discussion on the GOP Tax Cuts, Wharton Professor of Accounting and Taxation, Jennifer Blouin, defends the claim that if US companies that have outsourced to other countries, return to the US, these gains will offset the current rise in the deficit. -
Present Trump threatens military action against Mexico over immigration disputes; Trump issues 5% budget cuts from cabinet members; After Hurricane spike, jobless claims decrease again; Leading indicators suggest a robust US economy.
