Alan Cole
Alan Cole is a senior economist at the US Tax Foundation, known for his expertise in trade economics and fiscal policy. He gained attention for his analysis of the Trump administration's 'reciprocal tariffs' proposal, asserting that the calculations presented by the U.S. Trade Representative were flawed and lacked a thorough evaluation of trade barriers. Cole's insights highlight the complexities of trade deficits and the assumptions underpinning tariff policies, contributing to ongoing discussions about U.S. trade relations.
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Alan Cole mentioned that the property revaluation process had generally favoured rural areas.
Auckland Council denies misleading rural Rodney ratepayers on hikes
New Zealand· 2025-09-15
Cole expressed concern over delays in the 2024 revaluation process affecting rural residents.
Steep rate increases for Auckland’s rural communities amid cost-of-living crisisNew Zealand· 2025-08-06
Economist Alan Cole confirmed that the formula aligns with the imposed tariffs.
Trump jakoi valtioille tullit lukiotasoisella kaavalla: ”Absurdeja lopputuloksia”
Finland· 2025-04-03
Alan Cole, a senior economist at the US Tax Foundation think tank, confirmed he had replicated the calculations using census trade data from 2024.
White House’s ‘reciprocal tariffs’ look to be a hoax. Here’s how you can tell
Australia· 2025-04-03