Understanding Today’s Puzzling U.S. Economy
Inflation is high. The GDP has shrunk. But the job market has never been better. The Washington Post's Damian Paletta helps make sense of the U.S. economy today.
Last week the Senate passed a measure restricting the travel of Mexican trucks on U.S. roads. Opponents say these restrictions, designed to ensure the trucks meet U.S. safety standards, would violate the terms of the North American Free Trade Agreement. A panel talks about Mexican trucks on U.S. roads, NAFTA, and how the U.S. is adjusting to its role in the global economy.
Guests
- Bret Caldwell Of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters
- John Lawrence Of the National Association of Manufacturers
- Lael Brainard Senior Fellow, The Brookings Institution
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