Tax Rebates Favor Wealthy, Spending Boost May Disappoint

Garrett Melson reacts to President Trump’s announcement that he will not impose tariffs on the EU that were scheduled to go into effect on February 1 as he continues to attempt to take over Greenland. Looking over the economy, he thinks the boost in growth from the tax bill will be limited as it favors higher income earners that are more likely to save or invest money than spend. Markets may be “overly sanguine” on the growth backdrop, he argues.

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21 Jan 2026

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