The Latest Breaking News from Scott Lincicome

Trump's Iowa Steel Mill Is a Win for Steelmakers. What About Everyone Else?

U.S. steel prices have surged, while overall manufacturing employment has fallen.

Reason · Oct 1

Are We Winning the Trade Wars?

Economists Stephen Moore and Scott Lincicome debate tariffs as a foreign policy tool.

Reason · Sep 11

With broad bipartisan support, Congress is about to give Trump 'unchecked authority' to impose new tariffs of up to 100% on top trading partners

"We should not have to choose between putting a check on Putin's aggression and putting a check on this president's tariffs regime."

Fortune · Aug 8

Trump imposes 50% tariffs on Canadian goods from alcohol to hockey sticks over ‘continued discrimination’

Rift between the two countries grows after Trump confronted Mark Carney at Sunday’s FIFA World Cup Final over wildfire smoke drifting south into U.S. cities

The Independent UK · Jul 20

Trump's Push to End Clock Changes Gains Momentum as House Backs Permanent Daylight Saving Time

The US House has passed the Sunshine Protection Act to make daylight saving time permanent, sparking debate over its benefits and drawbacks. The Senate must approve the bill for it to become law.

International Business Times UK · Jul 15

Tariff Refund Update [Updated]

Important progress has been made on repaying illegally collected tariffs. But serious problems remain, including some caused by the Trump Administration's efforts to keep some of the illegally collected loot.

Reason · Jul 13

Trump's Approval Rating Is Cratering. Tariffs Are a Big Reason Why.

They cost each American household roughly $1,000 in 2025, with more coming in 2026.

Reason · May 21

Court Orders Trump to Refund Companies Over Illegal Tariffs, Owes Up to $175 Billion and $700M Monthly in Interest

Court mandates Trump-era tariff refunds, citing $700 million monthly interest, potentially raising federal debt to $175 billion plus

International Business Times UK · Mar 5

After Paying Illegal Tariffs, Will Small Businesses Get a Refund? 'I'm Not Holding My Breath.'

Even if the refunds are made, business owners say they won't cover all the additional costs created by Trump's chaotic trade policies.

Reason · Mar 5

Trump’s $175 billion illegal tariff revenue is now accruing interest, and refund delays could be costing American taxpayers $700 million a month

“Consumers will be the biggest losers here,” a Cato Institute economist told Fortune.

Fortune · Mar 4