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We map the political-power ecosystem: who makes the rules, why they do it, and how their decisions affect your wallet, work, and safety. Clear analysis. No noise.

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PosiGen cited tariffs and lost subsidies. Manufacturing lost 70,000 jobs in November.

The administration says tariffs create wealth. The bankruptcy courts say they create caseloads.

Domestic producers with pricing power will win this for sure.Creditors. Restructuring advisors. #america #tariffs
717 Companies Just Went Bust—Here's Who's Really Paying for America's Tariff Experiment
Here’s Who’s Really Paying for America’s Tariff Experiment
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December 28, 2025 at 2:50 PM
And the loss goes to Import-dependent firms. Workers at bankrupt companies. Small businesses operating on vulnerable margins.
This isn't creative destruction. It's who can withstand the
December 28, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Interest rates still elevated.
Consumer spending down 28% YoY. Companies with thin margins can't absorb costs and can't pass them to customers.

So they fold.Industrials got hammered: manufacturers, transporters, renewable energy firms.

Spirit Airlines filed for Chapter 11 twice in nine months.
December 28, 2025 at 2:50 PM
I mentioned that in my piece too!, but I still couldn’t shake the thought that there has to be a bigger narrative behind Trump suddenly going after Antifa right after Charlie’s tragic incident. That’s why I’m here, left scratching my head, asking for you guys thoughts on it alll jajaja.
September 24, 2025 at 8:57 PM