Officials confirm that Trump lied about conciliatory phone calls with China.
Author - SK Ashby
The Crown
Hurricane Dorian is upgraded, intelligence explains Russia's nuke accident, and the EPA rolls back methane rules.
American Businesses Lose Market Share in China
"Losing market share is easy and gaining it back is very, very difficult."
Economic Growth Has Been Revised Downward. Again.
Consumer spending is the only thing keeping the economy afloat.
Hundreds of Retailers Oppose Trump’s Upcoming Tariffs
It will be impossible for "American individuals and families to escape the harm" retailers say.
Ammunition
Trump diverts funds from FEMA to ICE, Dorian becomes a hurricane, and Irish officials call out Boris Johnson.
Trump’s Farm Bailouts Are Such a Mess It’s Costing Interest
Farmers have been paid over $1 million in interest so far.
Rich Recipients of the GOP’s Tax Cuts Aren’t Spending
The one percent of America is spending less than average Americans.
USTR Makes Trump’s Tariff Tweets Official
The USTR published an official notice that tariffs have increased from 10 to 15 percent.
Boris Johnson Suspends Parliament Just In Time For The Brexit
Parliament will be suspended for a month leading up to the brexit.
The World Stage
Farage supports Johnson with conditions, Missouri's abortion ban is blocked, and Trump's tariffs hurt the Christmas toy market.
This Sounds Familiar
Brazilian farmers supported Jair Bolsonaro and now he may destroy them.
“We’re not starting to do great again”
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue cracks a very bad joke at the expense of farmers.
Banks Warn of Recession Within Six Months of Trump’s Tariffs
The global economy could enter recession in the first six months of 2020.
“Ridiculous at best”
Trump's latest lie has backfired in China.
Group of Seven
Rep. Duffy resigns, Trump wants to use nukes, and shipments of capital goods fall the most in three years.
Trump Has Destroyed Exports of American Lobster
“There is no market that’s going to replace China.”
Johnson Admits a Trade Deal With The U.S. is a Long Way Off
Signing a deal within a year is unlikely, Johnson says.
Trump is Making Up Fake Talks With China Now
Trump is putting words in the mouths of foreign governments now.
China Announces Retaliatory Tariffs, Trump Completely Melts Down
Trump loaded up his diaper and tanked the market this morning.