Morning Jolt: China May Cry ‘Uncle’ Sooner Than We Think

Making the click-through worthwhile: Some signs that China is starting to feel the pain from Trump's trade war; a special House election in North Carolina and what it could tell us about 2020; and Beto O'Rourke declares that living close to work is "a right for everyone."

Is China Starting to Feel the Pain from the Trade War?

Yesterday's Wall Street Journal had a fascinating front-page article that could have deep political ramifications.

Right now, Trump's trade war with China looks like slamming our collective foreheads against a brick wall, hoping we do more damage to the wall than the wall does to our skulls. We institute tariffs, China gets mad and responds with their own tariffs, Trump gets mad and responds with more tariffs, and the cycle goes on and on. The escalating battle hurts our farmers and exporters, while the leaders of Beijing ...

September 10 2019

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China May Cry 'Uncle' Sooner Than We Think Jim Geraghty Making the click-through worthwhile: Some signs that China is starting to feel the pain from Trump's trade war; a special House election in North Carolina and what it could tell us about 2020; and Beto O'Rourke declares that living close to work is "a right for everyone." Is China Starting to Feel the Pain from the Trade War? Yesterday's Wall Street Journal had a fascinating front-page article that could have deep political ramifications. Right now, Trump's trade war with China looks like slamming our collective foreheads against a brick wall, hoping we do more damage to the wall than the wall does to our skulls. We institute tariffs, China gets mad and responds with their own tariffs, Trump gets mad and responds with more tariffs, and the cycle goes on and on. The escalating battle hurts our farmers and exporters, while the leaders of Beijing ... Read More ADVERTISEMENT Top Stories Why Parkland Happened Robert VerBruggen The new book 'Why Meadow Died' is a thorough exposé of a school district's misguided policies and bureaucratic failures. Bernie Sanders and the Anti-People Crusade Rich Lowry Sanders' interest in developing world population control is the latest instance of a rising anti-natalism on the left. Kamala Harris Proposes Loaning Government Funds to 'Disadvantaged' Marijuana Business... Jack Crowe Kamala Harris plans to make government loans available to 'economically and socially disadvantaged' Americans seeking to launch marijuana businesses. ADVERTISEMENT Don't Overhype the Link between Climate Change and Hurricanes Judith Curry Overselling the link between hurricanes and climate change erodes scientific credibility — and distracts from the urgent need to shore up our vulnerability to storms' impacts. Elizabeth Warren's Daft Fracking Scheme The Editors The American gas industry has helped the U.S. reduce emissions and is one of the best things the country has going for it economically. Is Max Boot America's Most Repetitious Columnist? Jim Geraghty This may shock you, but it turns out Max Boot opposes Trump, won't vote for him, and won't vote for the GOP. Colorado Teen Is Suspended for His Snapchat Video at a Shooting Range Katherine Timpf Safety is no excuse for trampling the civil liberties of an innocent 16-year-old. NRA Sues San Francisco over 'Domestic Terrorist Organization' Label Jack Crowe The suit claims the city violated the gun lobby's first amendment rights by seeking to prevent it from doing business in San Francisco. ADVERTISEMENT WHAT NR IS READING A Republic, If You Can Keep It Neil Gorsuch Justice Neil Gorsuch reflects on the Supreme Court, the Constitution, and the responsibility of each American to keep our republic strong. LEARN MORE Photo Essays Toronto Film Festival Hong Kong Protests ADVERTISEMENT Follow Us & Share 19 West 44th Street, Suite 1701, New York, NY, 10036, USA Your Preferences | Unsubscribe | Privacy View this e-mail in your browser.