His vow to deport illegal immigrants will hurt a workforce that is smaller than it was when he was last president. And his tariffs could hurt farmers, retailers and consumers.
More from Economy
Economy
Ramstad: Inflation jitters jump again as bond investors focus on rising U.S. deficit
Bond market signals that government needs to tap the brakes on spending and tax-cutting.
AuthoredEvan Ramstad
October 23, 2024
Business
Ramstad: Accountability is a merry-go-round for politicians
The U.S. election may turn on whether voters decide to hold Donald Trump accountabe for Jan. 6 or Kamala Harris for inflation.
AuthoredEvan Ramstad
October 9, 2024
Books
Review: You might think a history of tax havens would be dull but ‘The Hidden Globe’ is ‘luminous’
Nonfiction: A brilliant expose of international tax havens reveals how the ruling class shapes our world.
AuthoredHamilton Cain
October 4, 2024
Business
Ramstad: Trump, Harris envision big role in the economy, but avoid details and contradictions
For Trump on tariffs, Harris on housing, contradictions abound and aren't likely to be cleared up before you vote.
AuthoredEvan Ramstad
October 1, 2024
Culture
Yuen: When transplants to Minnesota can’t find friends, we all should be concerned
The Twin Cities’ social network can be a tough one to crack. One Black female entrepreneur is trying to change that.
AuthoredLaura Yuen
October 1, 2024