Economics
145 unrolled threads about economics, each one readable on a single page.
Rod D. Martin@RodDMartin🚨BREAKING: Trump's $1.2T Qatar Deal - The BIGGEST deal in US-Gulf history. I've got details that'll blow your mind... 🧵THREAD
SummaryA thread claiming Trump secured a $1.2 trillion deal with Qatar involving major defense, aviation, energy, and infrastructure contracts worth billions, allegedly creating hundreds of thousands of American jobs across multiple states and industries.May 14, 202511 tweets♥ 74.4K
Congressman Greg Landsman@RepGregLandsmanCongress was moments away from passing a bipartisan funding agreement that would have helped our farmers, seniors, families, and small businesses – almost everybody. Then, a billionaire & Trump s...
SummaryA congressman details how a government shutdown blocked by Trump and Elon Musk prevented passage of a bipartisan funding bill that would have provided relief to farmers, seniors, small businesses, and families through expanded healthcare, disaster aid, farm support, infrastructure funding, and consumer protections.Dec 19, 202413 tweets♥ 71.9K
Ken Berenger@KenBerengerRyan Reynolds Is the new Steve Jobs. In 2020, Ryan Reynolds bought a struggling 5th-tier Welsh football club for $2.5M. Everyone called him a Hollywood dreamer. But what he did next changed sports...
SummaryRyan Reynolds transformed from actor to business mogul by combining authentic community engagement with smart marketing, exemplified by his Aviation Gin sale for $610M, Mint Mobile sale for $1.35B, and his ownership of Welsh football club Wrexham AFC, which he helped promote to the English Football League while boosting the town's economy by over 70%.Apr 30, 202516 tweets♥ 79.6K
Anna Matson@AnnaRMatson𝐌𝐚𝐣𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐭 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲. One by one, Cabinet members reported directly to the people. Here is a recap by department and I’m not joking when I say the best are towards t...
SummaryA Twitter thread recaps major announcements from a cabinet meeting, detailing initiatives across multiple departments including economic measures (tariffs, reduced consumer prices), defense priorities (Panama Canal deals, military manufacturing), education reforms, immigration enforcement, and various domestic policy changes. The thread summarizes positions from 20+ cabinet members and officials on their current priorities and accomplishments.Apr 10, 202520 tweets♥ 61.3K
The Vigilant Fox 🦊@VigilantFox🚨 Victor Davis Hanson just exposed what the media refuses to admit about Trump's first 100 days. This was a masterclass breakdown—and it changes everything you think you know about Trump's second te...
SummaryVictor Davis Hanson argues that Trump achieved major successes in his first 100 days, including securing the border, ending DEI initiatives, shifting energy policy away from green mandates toward fossil fuels, implementing tariffs to rebalance trade deficits, and taking a harder foreign policy stance on Iran and China. The thread claims these accomplishments represent a dramatic reversal of Biden-era policies and represent revolutionary change comparable to Reagan or FDR.Apr 29, 202510 tweets♥ 55.4K
Turtlesong Farm@TurtlesongFarmOk, here's something I learned in high school humanities: As long as people believe that they have redress for injustice, either through courts or through political action (like voting), the people wi...
SummaryWhen people lose faith in institutional avenues for justice (courts, voting, political change), they abandon nonviolent resistance and may support or celebrate violent resistance. The author argues oligarchs have deliberately dismantled systems of fairness and hope, making outlaw figures appealing; citing FDR's social programs as a successful prevention of violent revolution, they contend that restoring justice through policy change is the only way to prevent more violence.Dec 9, 202410 tweets♥ 74.8K
Captain Mark Kelly@CaptMarkKellyIt’s been 6 weeks since Donald Trump returned to the White House. It’s almost been too much to keep up with the sheer number of bad decisions he’s made that will make life worse for Americans. I kno...
SummaryThis thread criticizes Trump's first six weeks back in office, listing numerous policy decisions including firing federal workers, cutting government funding, implementing tariffs, launching cryptocurrency ventures, and changing foreign policy toward Russia and Ukraine. The author argues these actions harm Americans economically and undermine national security, and calls for public opposition.Mar 3, 202511 tweets♥ 66.9K
Adam Oxsen@AdamOxsenBillionaire investor Chamath Palihapitiya’s interview with Andrew Schulz just went viral. He exposed the truth about Trump’s tariffs: It's more than a trade war...he's completely redistributing Amer...
SummaryBillionaire investor Chamath Palihapitiya discusses Trump's tariff strategy as a massive wealth redistribution mechanism aimed at rebuilding American manufacturing capacity, bringing jobs back from China, and strengthening national security through economic independence. The proposed tariffs could generate $750B annually to offset middle-class income taxes while forcing companies to choose between paying tariffs or reshoring production.Apr 9, 202518 tweets♥ 63.1K
Robert Sterling@RobertMSterlingH-1B DATA MEGA-THREAD 🧵 I downloaded five years of H-1B data from the US DOL website (4M+ records) and spent the day crunching data. I went into this with an open mind, but, to be honest, I'm now *...
SummaryAnalysis of 4M+ H-1B visa records reveals the program approves 800k+ applications annually (10x the legal limit), with 75% paying under $150k and dominated by Indian consulting firms like Cognizant and Infosys placing IT workers as contractors—contradicting the narrative that H-1B visas attract elite international talent.Dec 29, 202420 tweets♥ 57.6K
Anies Rasyid Baswedan@aniesbaswedan🧵 (1/7) Kenapa orang miskin punya banyak anak? Pertanyaan itu sering muncul, kadang dgn nada sinis. Tapi mari jeda sejenak dan coba memahami dari sudut pandang mereka. Di dunia yg keras dan tak pasti...
SummaryThread ini menjelaskan mengapa orang miskin sering memiliki banyak anak bukan dari perspektif hukuman moral, melainkan dari logika bertahan hidup: anak adalah "aset" sosial dan ekonomi ketika negara tidak memberikan jaminan sosial. Penulis mengajak empati mendalam dan pemahaman sistem yang telah membebani kelompok paling vulnerable.Apr 30, 20258 tweets♥ 59KThe Vigilant Fox 🦊@VigilantFoxEverything changed today. This could go down as the biggest healthcare shift in American history. Trump just did what every other politician promised to do but failed—he took a wrecking ball to Big...
SummaryTrump signed an executive order to reduce prescription drug prices by up to 90% by tying U.S. prices to global rates, with RFK Jr. and health officials calling it a historic moment that finally challenges Big Pharma's pricing power after decades of broken promises by politicians. The order requires pharma price negotiations within 30 days and shifts R&D costs away from American consumers to other countries.May 12, 20259 tweets♥ 62K
Mike Lee@BasedMikeLee🧵1. In a meeting today with @elonmusk, @vivekgramaswamy, & @speakerjohnson, Elon & Vivek referred to the fact that, because unelected bureaucrats now make most federal law & control much...
SummaryThe author argues that 2025 could be a pivotal year in American history (like 1776, 1861, and 1937) to reverse the expansion of the federal administrative state created since 1937. They contend that unelected bureaucrats now make most federal law and regulations, costing the economy roughly $4 trillion annually, and that restoring constitutional federalism and separation of powers would unleash economic growth and return control to the American people.Dec 6, 202431 tweets♥ 59K
Karl Mehta@karlmehtaThe Scotland Meeting Just Changed Everything—And Nobody Saw This Coming Trump and von der Leyen announced a 15% tariff deal, but that was just the cover story. The real deal was never about tariffs....
SummaryTrump and von der Leyen announced a 15% tariff deal in Scotland, but the real breakthrough was Europe committing to $1.4 trillion in investments with the US over three years in exchange for tariff relief—establishing a new template of 'commercial diplomacy' where countries negotiate lower tariffs through massive investment pledges.Jul 29, 202512 tweets♥ 55.2KKarl Mehta@karlmehtaBig Pharma’s worst nightmare just came true: Trump and RFK Jr. exposed a decades-long scam bleeding Americans dry. The room fell silent when Trump revealed why we pay 10X more than Europe for identi...
SummaryTrump and RFK Jr. announced a new executive order implementing "most favored nations" drug pricing, which would tie US pharmaceutical prices to the lowest prices paid in other developed countries, potentially reducing drug costs by 59-90%. The thread argues that Americans have been subsidizing global drug development through inflated prices while other nations negotiated lower rates, and that pharmaceutical lobbying has blocked previous reform efforts.May 13, 202518 tweets♥ 59.3K
Fernando Cao@thefernandoczTrump just threatened Apple with a $22 billion tariff: He gave them 2 options: Bring production to America or pay the price. When they refused, Trump did what he had to. Here’s the $600+ BILLION po...
SummaryTrump threatened Apple with a 25% tariff if they don't manufacture iPhones in the US instead of India, causing Apple shares to drop 2.6% and broader market decline. The threat demonstrates how Trump's direct social media influence can move markets and force corporate policy changes, signaling a shift toward reshoring manufacturing and personal brands wielding more power than traditional corporate influence.May 27, 202518 tweets♥ 62.1K
Rep. Steven Horsford@RepHorsfordLet’s break down what happened in America today. At 9:37 a.m., Trump told his followers to buy stocks. 🧵👇🏾
SummaryA politician criticizes Trump for chaotic trade policy changes announced via social media without proper coordination with officials, causing market volatility and benefiting wealthy investors at the expense of ordinary people.Apr 9, 20256 tweets♥ 56.2K
Madame Simone 🇵🇸🪬☭@MadameSiimoneMientras USA aplica 245% de aranceles a China, China anuncia ventas directas sin intermediarios de ropa, accesorios y tecnología. Además deja en 0% Aranceles para países de África y las Américas. Ta...
SummaryEl hilo analiza los movimientos geopolíticos y comerciales de China como respuesta a los aranceles estadounidenses, incluyendo ventas directas de productos, reducción arancelaria para países africanos y latinoamericanos, sustitución de proveedores de soja, y avances en tecnología 6G, posicionando a China como líder mundial frente a Estados Unidos.Apr 17, 20257 tweets♥ 58.4K
Bernie Moreno@berniemorenoI just finished reading the One Big Beautiful Bill. It's an historic and transformative piece of legislation that reverses the last four year assault on American workers and will unleash prosperity &a...
SummaryThe 'One Big Beautiful Bill' is presented as transformative legislation benefiting American workers through tax breaks on tips and vehicle purchases, increased child allowances, immigration enforcement funding, military investment, and air traffic control modernization, while cutting spending on green energy initiatives.Jun 28, 20259 tweets♥ 54K
George M@GeorgeM_GrowthTRUMP FREAKS OUT as Tesla got banned from Canada’s EV program. $43M frozen. Future rebates blocked. Billions at risk. This isn’t just policy—it’s a crushing blow to Elon's empire. Here’s what just...
SummaryTesla was banned from Canada's EV incentive program and had $43M in rebates frozen after a suspicious rebate claim and Trump's 25% tariffs triggered Canadian retaliation. The move has cascading effects across provinces and is part of an escalating trade war between the US and Canada.Apr 1, 202513 tweets♥ 53.8K
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