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The Truth About High Tariff’s

Posted on October 29, 2025 by Popular Economics Weekly

Popular Economics Weekly “High tariffs inevitably lead to retaliation by foreign countries and the triggering of fierce trade wars. Then the worst happens: markets shrink and collapse, businesses and industries shut down, and millions of people lose their jobs.” President … Continue reading →

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“Mr. President, do not come to Chicago.”

Posted on August 28, 2025 by Popular Economics Weekly

Answering Kennedy’s Call “So in case there was any doubt as to the motivation behind Trump’s military occupations, take note: 13 of the top 20 cities in homicide rate have Republican governors. None of these cities is Chicago. Eight of … Continue reading →

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What Happened to the Minimum Wage?

Posted on February 28, 2025 by Popular Economics Weekly

Popular Economics Weekly As of January 2025, Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, and Tennessee have not adopted a state minimum wage. This means that workers in these states earn the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour. PBS.org Currently, just 34 states, territories … Continue reading →

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The Harris Presidency

Posted on November 4, 2024 by Popular Economics Weekly

ANSWERING KENNEDY’S CALL What would it mean for Kamala Harris to be our first female President? It’s a historical turning point that will affirm women have finally attained equal political rights to men, and American citizens confirm they want greater … Continue reading →

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COVID-19—WHO Wins?

Posted on July 8, 2020 by Popular Economics Weekly

Popular Economics Weekly https://twitter.com/jfkirkegaard Conquering the pandemic really means depending on the cooperation across borders of races and ethnicities that separate regions and countries. COVID-19 is winning the battle in those countries and states with the worst outbreaks that believe … Continue reading →

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Q3 GDP Growth Now 3.5%!

Posted on December 23, 2016 by Popular Economics Weekly

Popular Economics Weekly The third-quarter lived up to its early expectations, rising with each new revision to an inflation-adjusted 3.5 percent annualized rate for the best showing in two years, said the Commerce Department. The consumer was the main engine … Continue reading →

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Why are Some States Poorer Than Others?

Posted on February 18, 2012 by Popular Economics Weekly

Financial FAQs We have austerity in our own country as a result of the Great Recession, but it doesn’t fall equally on all states. In fact, states suffering the most are mainly those in the South, Midwest and manufacturing rust … Continue reading →

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