Numerous unforced errors by President Donald Trump have created the danger of a Democratic takeover of the House of Representatives and even the Senate in the upcoming November 2026 elections. If the Democrats succeed, there will be grave consequences. President Trump promised no lawfare in his second administration, but dishonored that pledge by pursuing suits […]
New Classical-Liberal Third Party Needed
The US urgently needs a classical-liberal, third party alternative to the unsatisfactory defense, trade, immigration, and debt policies and candidates of the two major parties.
In lumber dispute, WTO sides with Canada
This week’s report with trade correspondent L.C. covers US trade developments with Canada (lumber), Vietnam (tires), Brazil (steel), and Taiwan (FTA); the Republican convention; and Japan-Australia-India talks for “supply chain resilience” A WTO dispute settlement panel has found that the US erred in determining that Canadian softwood lumber was unfairly subsidized and that it therefore […]



