Peter Morici
Columns by Peter Morici
Powell’s Fed trapped between Trump’s interest rate demands and inflation reality
Federal Reserve policymakers are in a tough spot as they meet this week. Published September 16, 2025
Moderate Democrats face tough challenges rebranding the party
If Zohran Mamdani is elected mayor of New York, he will put the city at loggerheads with the abundance movement. Published September 9, 2025
More apprenticeships, smarter immigration policy would boost Trump economic plan
President Trump has radically altered federal policy for promoting economic growth. Published September 2, 2025
Trump’s tariffs won’t push the economy over a cliff
The U.S. economy is enduring a challenging year but isn't going over a cliff. Published August 26, 2025
Republicans should not cheer New York’s turn to socialist Mamdani
Republicans would be wrong to celebrate the rise of Zohran Mamdani, a socialist and likely next mayor of New York City, as a gift to campaign against. Published August 19, 2025
Powell shouldn’t yield to Trump’s bullying
Federal Reserve Chair Powell shouldn't yield to President Trump's bullying to lower interest rates. Published August 12, 2025
Living with Trump’s tariffs
President Trump has announced new trade deals with Japan and the European Union, and along with others now in place, it looks like tariffs will stay about where they are. Published August 5, 2025
America better off if Trump allows Powell to serve out his term
Attempting to remove or drive Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell from office before his term is up in May is bad for the country and doesn't serve President Trump's economic goals. Published July 29, 2025
Instead of inflation, Trump’s tariffs could deliver deflation
The terrible inflation economists predicted from President Trump's tariffs hasn't materialized, at least not so far. Published July 22, 2025
Powell really can’t deliver what Trump needs
The Trump 2.0 economy is proving resilient but hardly remarkable. Until President Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act takes effect, his policies aren't helpful. Published July 15, 2025
State of American exceptionalism under Trump 2.0
When President Trump's post-election stock market rally nearly turned into a bear market, financial commentators speculated about the demise of American exceptionalism. Published July 8, 2025
Stop funding China: How stiffer tariffs can protect American jobs and national security
Tariffs can reduce trade deficits, help lower other taxes, boost manufacturing and leverage trading partners to lower import barriers. Published July 1, 2025
Investors shouldn’t bet against America
The early months of President Trump's second term have tested investors' nerves. Published June 24, 2025
Trump’s trade war won’t deliver as advertised
President Trump's trade war won't make America great again. Published June 17, 2025
Powell should laser-focus on inflation
Federal Reserve Chairman Powell is in a tough spot on inflation and unemployment. Published June 10, 2025
Europe is Secretary Bessent’s most important, toughest trade challenge
President Trump and European Union Commission President Ursula von der Leyen have agreed to fast-track trade negotiations, and I don't envy America's chief strategist, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. Published June 3, 2025
Trump’s tariffs will boost inflation; here’s how to protect your investments
President Trump is reshaping the American economy around populist themes -- less government, protectionism and limits on immigration -- and these should be weighed in managing your long-term investments. Published May 27, 2025
British trade deal shows the limits of Trump’s tariff strategy
Treasury Secretary Bessent has emerged as the principal architect of the Trump 2.0 economy and the reengineer of U.S. trade. Published May 20, 2025
To dodge a recession, congressional Republicans should speed Trump’s tax cuts
Congress should support President Trump by passing a "big, beautiful" tax bill now. Published May 13, 2025
How Secretary Bessent could encircle China
President Trump's trade war threatens renewed inflation, slower growth, permanently elevated interest rates and lower stock prices. Published May 6, 2025
