Ben Berkowitz

1 day ago | axios.com | Ben Berkowitz |Colin Campbell

Illustration: Shoshana Gordon/AxiosWith the China trade deal in hand, there could be a surge of new orders in coming days, as businesses release months of pent-up demand. Why it matters: That could be just as bad for supply chains as the trade war was in the first place. The big picture: Trade in goods between the U.S. and China collapsed in the wake of the original 145% tariff. Sailings were canceled while containers sat empty after demand evaporated.

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3 days ago | flipboard.com | Ben Berkowitz

4 hours agoHouse Republicans unveil Medicaid cuts that Democrats warn will leave millions without careWASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans unveiled the cost-saving centerpiece of President Donald Trump’s “ big, beautiful bill ” late Sunday, at least $880 billion in cuts largely to Medicaid to help cover the cost of $4.5 trillion in tax breaks.

4 days ago | axios.com | Ben Berkowitz

4 days ago | flipboard.com | Ben Berkowitz

NowIn the aftermath of Operation Sindoor, India’s image as a regional hegemon has frayed. On May 10, United States President Donald Trump announced a “full and immediate” ceasefire between India and Pakistan brokered by his administration. US media reported that, alarmed by intelligence signalling …