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Cato Institute to actively campaign against Trump's new tariffs
The Cato Institute has historically advocated for free trade and limited government intervention. Given their recent coverage on Trump's new tariffs and the potential for broad precedent-setting, it is highly probable they will publicly oppose these measures and campaign against their implementation and future use.
Cato Institute to publish analysis on economic impact of new tariffs
Considering Cato's free-market principles and the significant economic implications of the new tariffs on trade partners like Canada and the broader global economy, it's likely they will release detailed analyses predicting negative economic consequences such as inflation and disrupted supply chains.
Trump's tariffs framed as bypassing Congress and setting precedent
Multiple clusters highlight that Trump's recent tariffs are being implemented under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, bypassing traditional congressional approval. This is being framed by critics as a deliberate attempt to set a precedent for future executive actions on trade, potentially leading to significant shifts in trade policy without legislative oversight.
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Congress grants Trump sweeping tariff powers in Russia sanctions bill
Congress is poised to grant former President Donald Trump broad authority to impose new tariffs of up to 100% on major trading partners through the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026. The Senate overwhelmi…
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AI infrastructure costs projected at $7.5T, amid Green New Deal cost estimates and AI market bust warnings
Goldman Sachs estimates that AI infrastructure will cost $7.5 trillion over the next five years. This projection comes amid broader discussions about the financial implications of large-scale initiatives, with a Cato In…
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Trump administration imposes new tariffs, bypassing Congress
The Trump administration has implemented new tariffs on over 60 countries, citing their alleged failure to effectively ban goods produced with forced labor. Critics argue these tariffs, levied under Section 301 of the T…
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Trump's new tariffs could create a broad 'tariff generator' precedent
Former President Donald Trump has implemented new tariffs on imports from 60 trading partners, citing "forced labor" as justification. These tariffs, enacted under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, are considered to…
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Age verification laws risk creating internet-wide ID mandates
Several countries, including Australia, the U.K., and France, are implementing or investigating age verification measures for social media platforms to protect minors. These laws, however, are raising concerns that they…
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Trump imposes 50% tariffs on Canadian goods, risking economic chaos
President Donald Trump has announced a 50% tariff on most Canadian goods, citing unfair discrimination against U.S. products. This move, enacted under Section 338 of the 1930 Trade Act, could lead to significant economi…
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US federal minimum wage hits 70-year low, officially a poverty wage
The federal minimum wage in the U.S. has remained at $7.25 per hour for 17 consecutive years, its longest period of stagnation since its inception in 1938. This has resulted in the wage floor's purchasing power being at…
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Lindsey Graham's death leaves void in US China policy and Trump advisory role
The passing of US Senator Lindsey Graham has created a significant void in Washington's approach to China policy. Graham was a prominent voice advocating for a confrontational stance against Beijing and served as a key …
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Supreme Court upholds mail-in ballots arriving after Election Day
The Supreme Court has upheld the counting of mail-in ballots that arrive after Election Day, in a 5-4 decision authored by Justice Amy Coney Barrett. This ruling preserves existing laws in many states that allow for the…
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ICE buys immigrant tax data, skirting court order
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has reportedly entered into a nearly $10 million contract with data broker Thundercat Technology LLC to acquire immigrants' tax identifiers. This move by ICE, under the Trump ad…
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Washington Criticized for Opaque AI Policy Decisions Benefiting OpenAI
Washington has been criticized for its handling of an AI incident, with accusations of arbitrary and potentially corrupt decision-making that benefited OpenAI and its investors. The White House's swift action, which sig…
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White House expands AI model review to pre-release frontier systems
The White House has issued new guidance expanding federal scrutiny to the most powerful AI models before their public release. This voluntary process aims to identify and mitigate risks to national security and critical…
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Immigration restrictions may harm native workers' economic mobility, studies find
A new report from the Cato Institute suggests that restrictive immigration policies, like those proposed by President Trump, could negatively impact the economic mobility of native-born workers for generations. The stud…
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US visa crackdown forces companies to plan for stranded foreign workers
Companies are developing contingency plans due to stricter U.S. visa policies that risk stranding foreign workers overseas. These new H-1B visa application criteria, including social media reviews, have caused significa…