I'm the first to admit that Capitolism talks about trade too much, but, in my defense, the president keeps forcing my hand. Our latest motivation comes in the form of 25 percent tariffs on sofas and kitchen cabinets, which officially take effect next week and ratchet even higher next year (to 30 and 50 percent, respectively).

Historically, Americans have been less susceptible than Europeans to antisemitism. But since October 7, 2023, American Jews have found themselves squarely in the crosshairs of the political left and the political right.

Following a campaign that paid regular lip service to the threat of rising budget deficits, the passage of the Republicans' large tax and spending package, dubbed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), should leave budget hawks unsettled.