Trump defends 50% tariffs on Canada, saying ‘they need us to survive’ https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/21/trump-defends-tariff-canada #UsNews #UsPolitics #DonaldTrump #Tariffs #UsEconomy #Canada
#useconomy
6 posts · Last used Jul 21
Trump’s affordability crisis hits his supporters hardest as he calls housing bill of ‘minor importance’ https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/jul/01/trump-voters-housing-affordability-bill #UsEconomy #Business #Economics #DonaldTrump #UsNews #UsPolitics #HousingMarket #RealEstate
US employers added 57,000 new jobs in June – less than what economists predicted https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/jul/02/us-job-growth-slowed-june #UsUnemploymentAndEmploymentData #Economics #Business #UsEconomy #FederalReserve
A stark contrast is emerging in public discourse as military operations escalate: the United States is funding extensive overseas strikes while millions of American citizens face food insecurity and economic hardship. The defense budget for 2026 exceeds $800 billion. Military aid and operations continue. Simultaneously, food bank lines grow longer, inflation strains household budgets, and debates over domestic social programs remain deadlocked. For many Americans, the contrast between "bombs abroad" and "empty tables at home" defines their view of the current administration.
#USEconomy #Politics #Priorities
You've seen all posts