Washington Politics
Trump's war and tariffs are having a nasty effect on interest rates
His foreign policy is roiling markets and spiking US Treasury bond yields, which touch everything in the American economy
August 27, 2026
His foreign policy is roiling markets and spiking US Treasury bond yields, which touch everything in the American economy
The son of former President Bolsonaro is in a bind on tariffs, while the incumbent looks tough in the face of US pressure
Striking down IEEPA tariffs gives Washington a chance to rebuild trust, if the president doesn’t try for new workarounds
Today's Supreme Court decision only closes one avenue for the president to unilaterally impose tariffs
AGOA’s short-term renewal is sparking debates about its future as tariffs bite
But that doesn't mean that it should. Here's why.
