Trump’s Economic Policy Is a Mixed Bag

Some Trump supporters I know claim that the president threatens extreme actions, like pulling out of the North American Free Trade Agreement, merely as leverage in negotiations. As one who longs for the day when tax reform talks begin at a zero-deductions-single-rate structure, I can appreciate that. Just as with border security, few would argue against stricter enforcement of the rules and more reciprocal treatment in trade relations/deals.

But their rhetoric and actions have been baffling thus far.