This past week marked a slight shift in direction for American trade policy…

Fresh off a new trade deal with the United Kingdom and signs of progress in negotiations with China, the Trump White House is signaling that more trade deals are on the way, although it is still too early to determine what these deals will look like. The UK trade deal retains a higher level of tariffs than were in place before the deal, and early commentary on negotiations with China indicates America is still fixated on the trade deficit of manufactured goods.

This week’s articles chiefly focus on domestic economic issues. Craig Eyermann checks in on DOGE. Paige Lambermont writes about revitalizing aging energy infrastructure. Ethan Yang questions the DOJ’s antitrust play against Google. Kristian Fors reflects on the philosophical problems that plague international relations. And Brady Leonard highlights the momentum of the school choice movement.

Happy reading!

Jonathan Hofer
Managing Editor