Tariffs go directly into the treasury. Consumers pay for tariffs with higher costs for most of what we purchase. It is a tax on us; I think we all get that now. In the meantime, this is where the ruse comes in: President Trump will be using the expected tariffs as part of his revenue […]

This is now life under Justice Alito’s upside down American flag. A convicted felon who has bankrupted himself four times is about to rake billions of dollars from the government’s treasury into coffers only he will control. A “Republican” president is imposing the largest tax hike in history on the American people while historically tax-wary […]

As a proud resident of Maine, I want to thank Sen. Susan Collins for her leadership in introducing bipartisan legislation to expand access to apprenticeships. This bill is a much-needed step to help more individuals gain the skills and experience they need to succeed in today’s workforce. Apprenticeships provide a valuable pathway for people of […]

Vice President Vance goes to Greenland and tells the world that “Denmark hasn’t done a good job by the people of Greenland.” How about the lousy job he and Trump are doing by the American people — particularly by the people of Maine, who are going hungry while the administration refuses to send food to […]

A recent letter writer chastised another letter writer (“Not the way to begin a constructive dialogue,” March 23) for “demonizing her (Sen. Collins),” implying that any criticism of the senator was merely a policy dispute. I beg to differ. If Donald Trump were a “normal” president, then yes, respectful criticism would be in order. But […]

Why would the world leader of a country with the greatest economy levy devastating and across-the-broad tariffs on the developed countries of the world, including longtime allies? Most economists agree that the tariffs are essentially a tax on the country’s lower and middle classes and could reignite inflation. The cost of consumer goods and durable […]