WASHINGTON — Since February, a large, smiling portrait of Ronald Reagan has loomed over the Oval Office, watching Donald Trump each time he settles behind the Resolute Desk long used by U.S.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Joseph J. Thorndike writes about tax history. Ronald Reagan was no fan of tariffs. In fact, he was an ardent (if inconstant) ...

President Donald Trump has canceled trade negotiations with Canada over what he called a “fake” ad that featured parts of an anti-tariff speech delivered by conservative hero and former President ...