US Policy
Fri, May 10, 2019 | 10:37AM ET
L . Thomas Block
L . Thomas Block

Washington Policy Strategist

Could Higher Tariffs Play into Trump's Hand?

Much to the surprise of many investors, President Donald Trump followed through on his threat to increase the 10% tariff on $200 billion of Chinese...

US Policy
Fri, April 19, 2019 | 10:19AM ET
L . Thomas Block
L . Thomas Block

Washington Policy Strategist

Trade: After China Comes Japan

Lucky us. Congress remains out of session for its two-week spring break. Front and center is the long-awaited Mueller Report, a font of jokes for...

US Policy
Fri, April 12, 2019 | 10:11AM ET
L . Thomas Block
L . Thomas Block

Washington Policy Strategist

Congress Gives Americans A Break

Whew. The U.S. Congress has adjourned for a two-week Easter/Passover break, with the House unable to pass a budget plan for the new fiscal year...