Ford School economics professor Justin Wolfers makes regular appearances in the media discussing the economic implications of the Trump administration's actions, among other be seen on MSNBC and CNN, among others, and in print in The New York Times, among others.
His high profile was recently highlighted in the prominent German newspaper, Frankfuter Allgemeine, which called him "the American left's new favorite economist." It proposes, "No one explains the insanity of Donald Trump's economic policies as humorously as he does. Yet behind his mockery lies a serious message."
The article notes Wolfers's dedication to informing the public. "On the day of the presidential election, I was still awake at midnight, wondering what my role in the world actually was...That's when I realized it was to teach the world economics. And fortunately, someone is doing a lot to increase demand."
Among the analyses they reference, the term TACO ("Trump always chickens out"), which became popular on Wall Street after several Trump retreats. "Wolfers followed up on television with another Mexican specialty. Economists, he said, are more concerned about the ENCHILADA: 'economic nationalism, chaotic handling, illogical levies, and disrupted alliances.'"
(He also coined a new acronym: On MSNBC, he said Trump may now have the courage of his convictions to go through with his threats, which could be summed up as: TACQUITO — “Trump’s Aggressive Commerce Quest (will) Unleash Intense Tariff Orders. - see below)
You can read the full profile here: A professor dissects Trump's economic policy, Frankfrurter Allgemeine, July 8, 2025
Here are some of Wolfers's recent appearances:
Economist coins 8-letter acronym to mock Trump over tariffs, MSNBC, July 10, 2025
Trump's 'lack of clarity' on tariffs creating 'dramatic swings' in market, MSNBC, July 9, 2025
Bill hasn't cut taxes but just redistributed them, Times Radio, July 4, 2025
Why have the markets been so buoyant?, Marketplace, July 1, 2025
Fraud upon the American people': Trump officials reject CBO analysis, claim spending bill will lower deficit, MSNBC, July 1, 2025
