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Beat the Press is Dean Baker’s commentary on economic reporting. He is a Senior Economist at the Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR).

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Canada and Mexico Under Attack: The China Solution

Canada and Mexico Under Attack: The China Solution

For reasons that obviously have nothing to do with reality, Donald Trump has decided to renege on the trade deal he negotiated five years ago and start a trade war with Canada and Mexico.

By Dean Baker

Flags of Canada, the United States, and Mexico waving against a clear blue sky. The Canadian flag features a red maple leaf, the U.S. flag has red and white stripes with stars, and the Mexican flag shows an eagle with a snake on a cactus.
Elon Is in Your Underwear

Elon Is in Your Underwear

Discover the implications of Elon Musk’s involvement in your tax and Social Security records. Understand the potential impact on your banking information.

By Dean Baker

U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. -- Tesla Inc. Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk speaks with Lt. Gen. Richard Clark, Superintendent of the U.S. Air Force Academy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Trevor cokley)