Trade War Heats Up

President Trump just announced he’s raising global tariffs to 15%. This move is likely to ruffle some feathers internationally and won’t do much to calm the nerves of American businesses or consumers.

State of the Union: Not So Strong

Ahead of the president’s address tomorrow, a new NPR poll says most Americans think the state of the union is weak. It’s not exactly the most reassuring news for Trump, who’s set to take the stage and try to convince the nation otherwise.

It’s worth noting that this poll doesn’t exactly come as a shock. With the economy showing signs of slowing down and political divisions running deep, it’s no wonder people are feeling a bit down on the state of the union.