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How should businesses approach tariff refunds?
Trade experts note that businesses seeking tariff refunds may need to appeal to CBP or the Court of International Trade to get their money back after the Supreme Court's ruling. Read More.
President Trump Raises Global Tariff Rate to 15 Percent
President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that he is immediately raising the worldwide tariffs he imposed on Friday from 10 percent to 15 percent. Read More.
Florida Chamber CEO says high-tax states are in a ‘death spiral’ as $4M-an-hour wealth migration accelerates
If Florida was a stock, the state's Chamber of Commerce CEO Mark Wilson "would be investing everything" in it as he details the Sunshine State's plans to become a Top 10 global economy. Read More.
What Is a Balance-of-Payments Deficit?
President Trump’s new tariffs were imposed under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974, which allows temporary import restrictions when the United States faces “fundamental international payments problems." | Economy Read More.
The Grassroots Corner February 23rd, 2026
HOSTILE ARGUMENT: THE FAIRTAX IS UNFAIR TO THE POOR AND A WINDFALL FOR THE RICH – PART 1
Today, we continue a series of articles about handling attacks on the FAIRtax... Read More.
Gas prices fall in January, giving Americans a break at the pump
Gas prices dropped 7.5% over the past year, bringing welcome relief to American consumers as inflation data shows energy costs declining nationwide. Read More.
Promises Made, Promises Kept: 71 Prices That Fell in January and Kept Inflation Low
“Starting on day one, we will end inflation and make America affordable again, to bring down the prices of all goods," President Trump said at an August 2024. And he did it. | Economy Read More.
The Chairman’s Report February 20th, 2026
The Council of Economic Advisers Supports Consumption Taxes
The Council of Economic Advisors (CEA) is an agency within the Executive Office of the President that provides objective economic analysis and advice on both domestic and international policy. Read More.
Living alone? The 'singles tax' that costs $10K a year
Living alone costs Americans over $10,000 extra per year in what experts call a "singles tax," as apartment rents surge nationwide, new data reveals. Read More.
Trump Touts Low Inflation a Year Removed from Biden: ‘We Have It Back on Track’
President Donald Trump touted low inflation on Friday while departing the White House en route to Fort Bragg with first lady Melania Trump. Read More.
The Chairman’s Report February 13th, 2026
Internal, External and Effective Tax Rates: Understanding the Differences
In the world of taxation, the terms "internal" and "external" rates describe how the tax is calculated. Read More.
Here's when taxpayers will get their refunds
The IRS typically processes tax refunds within 21 days for e-filed returns, while mailed returns take six weeks or more to process during the 2025 tax filing season. Read More.
Consumer Sentiment Unexpectedly Rises Again As Inflation Expectations Plunge
Consumer sentiment unexpectedly rose for the third consecutive month in early February, according to the University of Michigan's preliminary assessment of the household sector. Read More.
The Grassroots Corner February 16th, 2026
CPAC MOVES TO DALLAS
Did you enjoy CPAC in Washington, D.C. in 2025? CPAC will be closer to you this year if you live in Texas. Read More.
January layoffs rose to the highest level for the month since 2009
Major employers including UPS and Amazon announced significant job cuts in January, with transportation and tech sectors leading the nationwide layoffs surge. Read More.
