An Analysis of the Core Logic and Objectives of Trump’s Economic Platform
The Core Framework of Trump’s Economic Agenda Since the campaign began, Trump’s economic policies have consistently revolved around three core elements: tax policy, debt management, and interest rate control. The ultimate goal of these three elements is highly aligned: to reverse the United States’ long-standing twin deficits in trade and the budget. Tariff and income tax reforms directly address the trade deficit, while the combination of debt and interest rate policies aims to alleviate pressure from the budget deficit. These three elements influence and depend on one another, forming a relatively comprehensive yet internally contradictory policy framework. ...