The 6 Ways Trump Tried To Control the Economy Last Week
Reason Magazine • 1/13/2026 – 1/14/2026
Summary
Last week, Trump attempted to control the economy through six methods. His focus included defense contracting, mortgage finance, credit, housing, and monetary policy, indicating a reliance on command-and-control economics.
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