Economics
Are Vietnam’s government reforms its version of DOGE? Think again.
April 8, 2025Changes aimed at making the state more efficient are inviting comparisons to Elon Musk’s purges of the U.S. public service, but the motivations of the two efforts could not be more different.
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Canadian Communists advocate public ownership of auto and steel to save jobs
April 7, 2025With a federal election in the midst of Trump’s trade war, the Communist Party of Canada says it’s time to think about real alternatives, including nationalization.
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The view from China: ‘Reciprocal tariffs’ only lead to reciprocal suffering
April 4, 2025The U.S. is trying to defend its hegemonic position in the world economy, but these measures may well end up backfiring.
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Trump’s tariffs: Liberating you from your money
April 3, 2025The latest from award-winning People's World cartoonist Greg Kearney.
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Layoffs, price hikes, retaliation: What workers can expect from Trump’s trade war
April 3, 2025Progressive economists say his tariffs could cost every household $5,200 a year.
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