US Senate Rejects Measure to Block Arms Sale to Israel Amid Gaza Conflict
The push led by Senator Bernie Sanders falls short, but advocates say it shows progress for the Palestinian rights movement.
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Joseph E. Stiglitz and other Nobel laureates assert that the former president jeopardizes the United States' global standing.
Sixteen Nobel laureate economists have signed a letter cautioning that a re-election of former President Donald Trump would harm the US economy and contribute to higher consumer prices. Released on Tuesday, the letter criticizes Trump's "fiscally irresponsible budgets" and warns of potential instability and renewed inflation under his leadership.
"The rule of law, economic and political certainty, and stable international relationships are crucial for economic success, particularly for a country like the US deeply integrated into global norms," the letter states, expressing concern that Trump's policies could undermine stability and America's global reputation.
The economists also praised President Joe Biden's economic record, highlighting a strong and equitable recovery in the labor market post-COVID-19 pandemic. They endorsed Biden's economic agenda, which they believe promotes productivity, economic growth, and mitigates long-term inflationary pressures through investments in infrastructure, domestic manufacturing, and climate initiatives.
Signatories of the letter, reported by Axios, include renowned figures like Columbia University's Joseph Stiglitz, Yale's Robert Shiller, and Sir Angus Deaton. Despite Biden and Trump polling closely ahead of their first debate, recent surveys indicate a greater voter trust in Trump regarding the economy and inflation issues.
The push led by Senator Bernie Sanders falls short, but advocates say it shows progress for the Palestinian rights movement.
Warning comes as President Vladimir Putin lowers threshold for using Russia nuclear arsenal in move decried as ‘irresponsible’ by the West.
The move comes as Joe Biden heads into his final months in US office, with successor Donald Trump believed to be more favourable towards Russia.