“My Administration remains very focused on the issues that will encourage economic growth — that’s what we’re all about.” President Donald J. Trump GROWING THE ECONOMY TO NEW HEIGHTS: The American economy continues its strong growth under President Donald J. Trump, with GDP growth reaching 4.1% in the second quarter. With GDP growth reaching 4.1%
Council of Economic Advisers The rate of growth of the economy, also known as Gross Domestic Product or GDP, is one of the most important indicators of the health of our country’s economy. Today’s news did not disappoint; over the past year (4 quarters), our average annual growth rate has been a healthy 2.8 percent.
By Richard V. Burkhauser, Council of Economic Advisors Trump administration policies are responsible for a faster growing, more robust economy, which is incentivizing millions of Americans to get off the sidelines and back into the job market. But to continue to grow our economy, we will need capable workers. One place to find these workers
“As a candidate for President, I promised to make reforming the VA one of my absolute highest priorities. And from the first day of my Administration, that is exactly what we’ve done.” President Donald J. Trump HONORING OUR VETERANS’ SERVICE: President Donald J. Trump is committed to honoring our veterans’ service by ensuring they receive
By R. Alexander Acosta, Secretary of Labor for the United States “We pledge to invest in both students and workers by providing opportunities for education and training that will help more Americans thrive in the modern workplace.” That is a quote from the “Pledge to America’s Workers,” which is part of the White House’s new
“The single best tribute to our workers can be found in the unmatched quality and craftsmanship of the amazing products they bring from the blueprint to the storefront. ‘Made in the USA’ is a global symbol of unrivaled excellence.” President Donald J. Trump AMERICA IS OPEN FOR BUSINESS: President Donald J. Trump’s economic policies have
President Trump has higher drug prices on the back burner. The Washington Examiner reports: Major drugmaker Merck announced Thursday it wouldn’t increase the average price for its products by more than the rate of inflation. Merck’s announcement came after major drug companies Novartis and Pfizer said they would delay their planned price hikes. President Trump has
By John Bolton, National Security Advisor to the President President Donald J. Trump has invested tremendous time and energy into bringing home Americans held hostage or unjustly detained abroad. In the short time he has been in office, 17 Americans have been freed – including the recent return of Joshua Holt from Venezuela. This week,
By 1600 Staff The Federal Reserve may be looking to raise interest rates soon on the heels on so amazing economic growth indicators. According to CNBC: The U.S. economy is running at a fast enough pace to justify continued interest rate increases, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said Tuesday. Powell is delivering his semiannual testimony
Photo by Gage Skidmore, via Wikimedia Commons By 1600 Staff Top Democrat pollsters aren’t sure there’s a Democrat that can beat President Trump in 2020. The Washington Examiner reports: “Some people just know how to win,” said Zogby, who didn’t think Trump would make it out of the Republican primaries in 2016. After two
