The Pentagon’s Cunning Plot to Militarize the Economy

William D. Hartung / TomDispatch Nov 1, 2018 Under the guidance of adviser Peter Navarro, the Trump administration is conducting an elaborate trade war to serve a single purpose. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

John Oliver: Trump Understands Almost Nothing About Trade (Video)

Staff / Truthdig Aug 20, 2018 Acknowledging trade is complex on a number of fronts, the "Last Week Tonight" host details the numerous ways the U.S. president's approach to the issue is founded in misconceptions and ignorance. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

White House Vents Fury at Canada Over Tariffs

ROB GILLIES, KEN THOMAS and CATHERINE LUCEY / The Associated Press Jun 10, 2018 Bashing the leader of one of America's venerable allies, the Trump administration levels unprecedented criticism against Canada's prime minister, branding Justin Trudeau a back-stabber unworthy of the president's time. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

National Insecurity

By Rajan Menon / TomDispatch Mar 31, 2017 Voters drawn to Donald Trump because they believed he would rein in interventionism abroad and deal with festering problems at home are in for a disappointment. Dig deeper ( 14 Min. Read )

Donald Trump Picks ‘China Hawk’ Peter Navarro to Lead Newly Created Trade Council (Video)

Kasia Anderson / Truthdig Dec 22, 2016 Enter Navarro, an economics expert who threw in early for Trump's candidacy and shares some of the president-elect's more controversial views on foreign policy—in fact, Navarro's ideas have guided Trump's own on one very significant subject. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )