Making News: A Washington Post Cite on Manufacturing, China Trade Deal Interviews…& More!

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Breitbart.com, China, Heather Long, i24News, John Carney, Making News, manufacturing, Market Wrap with Moe Ansari, Phase One, tariffs, trade deal, Trump, Washington Post

I’m pleased to report that I got quoted in this morning’s Washington Post on the new Federal Reserve industrial production figures (released yesterday).  Reporter Heather Long mentioned my observation that U.S. domestic manufacturing’s recent recession seems to be over.  She could have also noted the evidence I’d presented indicating that this slump never even happened, but what the heck.

Also yesterday, I was interviewed on “Market Wrap with Moe Ansari” on the new trade deal President Trump has signed with China.  You can listen to the podcast at this link;  my segment begins just after the 27-minute mark.

That same day, Breitbart.com‘s John Carney gave me a very nice shout-out in his very important piece noting new research showing that he (and I) have been right all along about the Trump trade wars having minimal-at-best effects on prices for consumer goods.  Incidentally, Post reporter Heather Long also deserves much credit for first reporting these academic findings.  Read the piece here.

On Thursday night, the U.S.-Israeli TV network i24News also interviewed me on that “Phase One” China trade deal.  To watch the interview, click here and download the file.  As usual with i24News, be sure to download the link within a week, because after that, your freebie access will be gond.

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Making News: Podcast Now On-Line of a Trade Policy Debate with Obama’s Former Top Economic Advisor

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Barack Obama, China, decoupling, Jason Furman, Jobs, Making News, manufacturing, metals tariffs, Munk Debates, tariffs, Trade, Trade Deficits, trade war, Trump, wages

I’m pleased to start off the New Year by announcing that a podcast is now on-line of a major debate over trade and globalization in which I participated in late this fall.  It was sponsored by Munk Debates – a series of policy exchanges that since 2008 have featured some of the world’s leading thinkers and policymakers in head-to-head events dealing with issues like the future of capitalism, the China threat, the rise of populism, and the emergence of political correctness.

I wasn’t crazy about the clickbait-y title (“Be it resolved, tariffs are terrific.”).  But I say “major” because my interlocutor was no less than Jason Furman, whose previous positions include chief economic advisor to former President Barack Obama. In addition to clashing over various individual on Trump tariffs (e.g., on metals), we also crossed verbal swords over the possibility and desirability of decoupling America’s economy from Chiina.

You can listen to the debate at this link, and given the importance of the subject and the prominence of my opponent, I’d be especially interested in your own reactions.

As usual, moreover, keep checking in with RealityChek for news of upcoming media appearances and other developments.

Making News: A New America First Interview…& More!

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America First, China, foreign policy, Gordon G. Chang, Hoover Institution, Making News, RealVision.com, Seeking Alpha, tariffs, The Epoch Times, Trade, trade war, Trump

I’m pleased to announce that a lengthy, detailed interview focusing on my views on the need for a (much more) America First-focused U.S. trade policy has just been posted on The Epoch Times website.

If you’re not familiar with it, The Times is a publication founded in 2000 by “Chinese-Americans who themselves had fled communism [and] sought to create an independent media to bring the world uncensored and truthful information.”  Since then, it’s established a strong reputation as a source of reliable reporting and analysis, especially on China-related subjects, and I’m very gratified by their interest in my work.  Here’s the link.

In addition, yesterday, the popular finance website SeekingAlpha.com posted a long write-up of my recent video interview with RealVision.com on the merits of and need for America First policies on both the trade and foreign policy fronts – and on my assessment that President Trump has a long way to go before his own approaches fully merit the label.  You can access it, along with a video of the interview itself, here.

Finally, on December 20, the Hoover Institution published a blog post by noted China watcher Gordon G. Chang that cited my views on the state of the U.S.-China trade conflict.  Read it at this link.

And keep checking in with RealityChek for news of upoming media appearances and other developments.

Following Up: New National Radio Interview Podcast on the U.S.-China Trade Conflict Now On-Line!

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Boeing, China, General Motors, Gordon G. Chang, Making News, manufacturing, Phase One, The John Batchelor Show, Trade, trade deal, trade war

I’m pleased to announce that the podcast is now on-line of my interview last night on John Batchelor’s nationally syndicated radio show.  Click here for a timely, information-packed analysis of the current status of and outlook for the U.S.-China trade conflict.  Special bonus:  John, co-host Gordon G. Chang, and I go into detail on what the latest government figures are saying about the state of America’s manufacturing sector.

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Making News: Updating the Trade Wars on National Radio Tonight, a Major Video Interview Now On-Line…& More!

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America First, Breitbart.com, Edward Harrison, Federal Reserve, foreign policy, Gordon G. Chang, IndustryToday.com, inflation-adjusted output, John Carney, Making News, manufacturing, Phase One, RealVision.com, The John Batchelor Show, Trade, trade war, Trump

I’m pleased to announce that I’m scheduled to be returning to John Batchelor’s nationally syndicated radio show tonight to help John and co-host Gordon G. Chang figure out where the U.S.-China trade conflict stands after the “Phase One” deal announced recently.  The segment is slated to begin at 10 PM EST, and you can listen live on-line here for what’s sure to be a great discussion and look forward.

In addition, on December 16, John Carney of Breitbart.com quoted from my critical assessment of the agreement in his own (more positive) examination of Phase One.  Here’s the link.

In early December, I recorded a lengthy interview with Edward Harrison of the RealVision.com financial news network on whether or not President Trump is carrying out “America First”-style trade and foreign policies, and why they’re necessary.  Click here to watch.

Finally, yesterday, IndustryToday.com reposted my report on the Federal Reserve’s November manufacturing production figures.  You can see it at this link.

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Making News: National Media Coverage for RealityChek’s Views on the China Trade Deal…& More!

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Boris Johnson, Brexit, China, European Union, IndustryToday.com, Making News, Market Wrap with Moe Ansari, Marketwatch.com, NAFTA, North American Free Frade Agreement, Phase One, Trade, trade deal, U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, United Kingdom, USMCA

I’m pleased to announce that my views on the new U.S.-China “Phase One” trade deal have just come out via some national media organizations.

First, yesterday’s post arguing that the agreement doesn’t cut the mustard when it comes to advancing U.S. interests was re-posted on the widely read Marketwatch.com website.  Here’s the link.

Second, I was interviewed yesterday on the subject on the nationally syndicated radio show “Market Wrap with Moe Ansari.”  Click here for the link to the podcast.  My segment starts right about the 27-minute mark.  And special bonus!  We also discussed the new U.S.-Mexico-Canada-Agreement (USMCA) that replaces the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and the reelection of Boris Johnson as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom – which surely makes the country’s departure from the European Union (“Brexit”) are certainty.

In addition, my December 11 RealityChek report on the disappointing performance of the inflation-adjusted wages earned by Americans during the Trump years was re-posted on the IndustryToday.com website.  Click here to see it.

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Making News: Two Podcasts of National Radio Trade War & Economy Interviews…& an Eye-Opening Look at Amazon.com!

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Amazon.com, Breitbart News Tonight, economy, election 2020, Gordon G. Chang, Henry George School of Social Science, Hong Kong protests, Jobs, jobs report, Making News, manufacturing, publishing, Rebecca Mansour, Rick Manning, Robin Gaster, Smart Talk, The John Batchelor Show, Trade, trade war, Trump

I’m pleased to announce that just out on-line are two podcasts of national radio interviews on the Trump trade wars and a video on an especially startling aspect of Amazon.com’s stunning rise to business titan status.

The latest interview now available was conducted last night on “Breitbart News Tonight” and can be found at this link.  Once you’re there, scroll down a fair ways till you see my name on a December 6 segment – a discussion with hosts Rebecca Mansour and Rick Manning that ranged from the last (excellent) U.S. jobs report to the Hong Kong protests to the intensifying presidential election campaign.

The previous interview was broadcast Wednesday night on “The John Batchelor Show.”  Click here to listen to a conversation with John and co-host Gordon G. Chang on how well the U.S. manufacturing sector is faring as President Trump keeps trying to revamp U.S. trade policy.

The video shows me reversing roles and interviewing economist Robin Gaster on the implications of Amazon.com’s efforts to disrupt yet another major U.S. industry, and one playing an especially important role in American culture – the book publishing industry.  Click here to watch, and keep in mind that the interview is posted in two parts.

Incidentally, this interview is the latest in the “Smart Talk” series sponsored by the Henry George School of Social Science – a New York City-based economic research and education institute on whose Board I’ve served as a Trustee for several years.  “Smart Talk” has featured some of the world’s leading economic thinkers, and if you search around its section on the website, I’m sure you’ll find some fascinating and important material.

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Making News: A New China (and Basketball!) Op-Ed, and Back on CNBC Today!

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China, CNBC, European Union, Hong Kong, human rights, Making News, National Basketball Association, NBA, The American Conservative, Trade, Trump

I’m pleased to announce that a new op-ed article of mine was posted last night.  Appearing on the website of The American Conservative, it explains why the National Basketball Association and its often politically outspoken players and coaches can easily afford to lead a global campaign to press China to clean up at least some of its human right act in Hong Kong and elsewhere.  Click here to read.

Also, I’m scheduled to return to CNBC this afternoon to discuss all the fast-breaking developments in U.S. trade policy across the board – including with China and the European Union.  The segment is slated to begin at 2 PM EST and, as usual, if you can’t tune in (or if you’re dying to see it again), I’ll be posting a link to the streaming video as soon as one’s available.

And keep checking in with RealityChek for news of upcoming media appearances and other developments.

 

 

Making News: Breitbart Radio Interview on Twitter Suspension Now On-Line!

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Breitbart News Tonight, censorship, free expression, free speech, freedom of speech, Making News, social media, Twitter

I’m pleased to announce that a podcast is now on-line of a short-notice interview last night with me on “Breitbart News Tonight.”  The subjects:  my brief but strange and kind of fishy recent suspension by Twitter, along with the issue of the free speech and censorship policies of such influential social media platforms.

To access this lively conversation with co-hosts Rebecca Mansour and Lee Smith, click on this link, and scroll down till you see my name on a November 21 entry.  (For some reason, the podcasts aren’t listed chronologically.)

And keep checking in with RealityChek for news of new media appearances and other events.

Making News: Podcast On-Line of Radio Interview on the China Trade Deal (Or No Deal?)

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China, Making News, Market Wrap with Moe Ansari, Phase One, trade talks

I’m pleased to announce that the podcast is now available of a short-notice interview I did yesterday Moe Ansari’s syndicated Market Wrap radio program on the U.S.-China trade conflict.  To access this timely update on the on-again-off-again reports of a “Phase One” trade deal, click on this link.  Scroll down till you see “Listen to Market Wrap Online”  the left-hand column, and you’ll see a recording of the show.  My segment comes in a little after the halfway mark.

And keep checking in with RealityChek for news of upcoming media appearances and other developments.