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How Tariffs Became the Millstone That Sank the GOP

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November 7, 2026

How Tariffs Became the Millstone That Sank the GOP

Senior Fellow and David J. Theroux Chair Phillip W. Magness argues tariffs—not the Iran war, as J. D. Vance claims—are the core reason for the GOP’s midterm losses.

VIDEO

Was the Second Amendment written to protect slavery?

Senior Fellow Stephen Halbrook delves into Second Amendment history.

A New Factory Isn’t Necessarily a Sign of Growth

Senior Fellows Randy T. Simmons and Diana W. Thomas point out that gains to players in the political game do not necessarily mean gains for the rest of us.

VIDEO

US midterm elections: Is freedom at stake? (En Español)

Senior Fellow Gabriel Gasave discusses the stakes of the midterm elections.

MORE MEDIA ATTENTION

The Wall Street Journal: Karl Marx Just as Unproductive and Irresponsible as You’d Expect

Senior Fellow and David J. Theroux Chair Phillip W. Magness’s research is cited. Read more »

PODCAST

Price of Business Show: Economic Pressures, Tariffs, and Free Market Policy Analysis

Senior Fellow and David J. Theroux Chair Phillip W. Magness discusses the impact of tariffs on consumers. Listen now »

Mission Local: Mayor’s ‘strong’ policies let SFPD hold Flock data longer than other Bay Area cities

Senior Fellow Abigail R. Hall is quoted on San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie’s Flock camera policies. Read more »

The American Spectator: Becerra Takes the Gravy Train

Policy Fellow K. Lloyd Billingsley evaluates how likely it is that California’s new governor will keep his promise to complete the bankrupt bullet-train “on time and on budget.” Read more »

California Globe: Gavin’s Guidance

Policy Fellow K. Lloyd Billingsley lambastes Gavin Newsom’s COVID policies. Read more »

Libertas Institute: Three Spooky California Policy Ideas to Avoid

Independent Institute’s Wealth Tax Reset Report, Flawed Research and Real Economic Damage, is cited. Read more »

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