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Eric Levitz

Eric Levitz

Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Eric Levitz

    Politics
    The problem with the “progressive” case for tariffsThe problem with the “progressive” case for tariffs
    Politics

    Democrats shouldn’t echo Trump’s myths about trade.

    By Eric Levitz
    Politics
    Trump’s tariff war isn’t overTrump’s tariff war isn’t over
    Politics

    There’s a questionable assumption fueling the stock market rally.

    By Eric Levitz
    Politics
    America may be headed for this rare type of economic crisisAmerica may be headed for this rare type of economic crisis
    Politics

    Stagflation, explained.

    By Eric Levitz
    Politics
    Does moderation actually hurt Democratic candidates?Does moderation actually hurt Democratic candidates?
    Politics

    A buzzy new study says yes — or does it?

    By Eric Levitz
    Politics
    A new book suggests a path forward for Democrats. The left hates it.A new book suggests a path forward for Democrats. The left hates it.
    Politics

    Cutting red tape is a social justice issue.

    By Eric Levitz
    Politics
    This is why Kamala Harris really lostThis is why Kamala Harris really lost
    Politics

    TikTok is making young voters more Republican?

    By Eric Levitz
    Politics
    Is the US headed for a recession?Is the US headed for a recession?
    Politics

    The not quite good news about Trump’s economy.

    By Eric Levitz
    How Donald Trump is remaking America
    Trump doesn’t seem to know why he launched a giant trade warTrump doesn’t seem to know why he launched a giant trade war
    How Donald Trump is remaking America

    The president’s reasons for imposing tariffs on Canada and Mexico keep changing (and none make sense).

    By Eric Levitz
    Politics
    Economic growth is slowing — so Trump wants to redefine “economic growth”Economic growth is slowing — so Trump wants to redefine “economic growth”
    Politics

    The White House is promising to manipulate economic data.

    By Eric Levitz
    Politics
    The twisted appeal of Trump’s humiliation of ZelenskyyThe twisted appeal of Trump’s humiliation of Zelenskyy
    Politics

    Why some conservatives took pride in a national disgrace.

    By Eric Levitz