Economics
Elizabeth Warren and Donald Trump Converge on Economic Populism
- Rivals want curbs on trade, protections for manufacturing
- ‘Plan for Economic Patriotism’ converges with ‘America First’
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Senator Elizabeth Warren presents herself as the antithesis of President Donald Trump, yet they share a populist economic vision as they seek to channel the grievances of working-class Americans who have been left behind by globalization.
The Democrat and the Republican have called for wielding the power of the state to protect American industries from foreign competition with actions like tariffs against trading partners and interventions to curb the value of the dollar.