S.A. Miller
Articles by S.A. Miller
Donald Trump takes infrastructure plan on the road, touts jobs boost to pressure Democrats
President Trump is hyping the economic boost from a massive infrastructure program, applying pressure on Capitol Hill Democrats to get on board or risk missing out as they did on tax cuts that are increasingly popular with voters. Published March 28, 2018
Trump’s infrastructure plan would boost GDP: Study
President Trump's proposed $1.5 trillion infrastructure plan would pay off with not only gleaming new highways but a significant boost to the U.S. economy, according to a analysis released Wednesday by the White House Council of Economic Advisers. Published March 28, 2018
Kevin Brady hails new U.S.-South Korea trade deal: ‘Beneficial’ to American consumers, workers, biz
The House's top tax writer Wednesday applauded the Trump administration's revamped trade pact with South Korea, calling it a win for American consumers, workers and businesses. Published March 28, 2018
U.S., South Korea agree to new trade deal
The U.S. and South Korea have agreed to a new trade deal that promises to boost America auto exports and limit imports of Korean steel, senior Trump administration officials said Tuesday. Published March 27, 2018
Trump proclaims ‘Education and Sharing Day’ in honor of Lubavitcher Rebbe
President Trump on Tuesday proclaimed it "Education and Sharing Day U.S.A" to honor the late Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson and promote intellectual pursuits. Published March 27, 2018
Trump talks to Germany’s Angela Merkel, France’s Emmanuel Macron about punishing Russia
President Trump spoke Tuesday with leaders of Germany and France to reaffirm the West's strong response to Russia's nerve agent assassination attempt in the U.K. Published March 27, 2018
China talks concessions after Donald Trump’s tough trade moves
President Trump's aggressive trade policies are forcing some tough customers to cut new deals, with China talking about opening its market to U.S. companies and South Korea nearing a deal to reduce steel exports and buy more American cars. Published March 26, 2018
Donald Trump’s ‘never again’ spending bill promise hard to keep
Longtime budget watchdogs say it's likely that President Trump will be gritting his teeth repeatedly and inking his name on more massive spending monstrosities to come. Published March 25, 2018
Trump signs $1.3 trillion spending bill but vows ‘never again’
President Trump said Friday that he signed a $1.3 trillion omnibus spending bill because it was vital to rebuilding the military, but he trashed Democrats for tacking on extra spending and vowed to never again sign another budget-busting measure. Published March 23, 2018
Trump trade guru Peter Navarro pledges no trade war: ‘We come in peace’
President Trump's top trade adviser on Friday reassured jittery investors and business leaders that the U.S. was not starting a trade war with China, after new tariffs start Wall Street selloff. Published March 23, 2018
Mitt Romney’s Senate run pegged as ‘steppingstone’ to challenge Trump in 2020
Mitt Romney's run for Senate in Utah is stirring up speculation that he's using it as a springboard for a primary challenge against President Trump in 2020. Published March 22, 2018
Trump talks with Turkish President Erdogan amid tension in Syria
President Trump spoke Thursday with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, seeking greater cooperation as the the allies head toward confrontation in Syria. Published March 22, 2018
Donald Trump hits China with $60 billion in tariffs
President Trump signed an order Thursday that cracked down on China's unfair trade practices and theft of U.S. intellectual property with $60 billion in tariffs on high-tech imports. Published March 22, 2018
Stocks plunge on trade-war fears, Washington turmoil
The stock market tumbled Thursday amid investors' trade-war fear with President Trump set to announce new tariffs on high-tech imports from China. Published March 22, 2018
Beijing vows retribution for Trump’s new tariffs: ‘China will not sit idly by’
China threatened retaliation Thursday against $60 billion in tariffs on information technology and consumer electronics that President Trump is set to unveil. Published March 22, 2018
Donald Trump targeting China with proposed trade tariffs
President Trump will crack down on what he calls China's unfair trade practices and theft of U.S. intellectual property with a package of punitive actions Thursday that include up to $60 billion in tariffs on imports. Published March 21, 2018
Disputes over spending, permitting dog infrastructure plan
A massive infrastructure plan is hung up in Congress on age-old disputes over spending and environmental regulations, but President Trump is hitting the road this spring to drum up public support to force lawmakers to get onboard. Published March 21, 2018
Trump’s call with French President Macron: ‘Need to take action to hold Russia accountable’
President Trump spoke Wednesday with French President Emmanuel Macron of France, discussing tension with Russia and U.S. trade relations with Europe, the White House said. Published March 21, 2018
Trump commends police after suspected Austin bomber blows himself up
President Trump on Wednesday cheered police, FBI and ATF after the suspected serial bomber in Austin, Texas, blew himself up. Published March 21, 2018
Best bet for U.S. is to beat Russian hackers in cyberspace, say experts
President Trump didn't harangue Vladimir Putin on the phone Tuesday and the new sanctions announced last week are unlikely to dissuade the Russian's hostile scheming, but national security analysts aren't worried that Moscow is getting a free pass. Published March 20, 2018