Policy and Government
Charles Gasparino: The economy is picking up real steam.
White House tamps down trade war fears as China retaliates.

Larry Kudlow: Trump’s tariffs on China may not go into effect.
Larry Kudlow: There may be a ‘pot of gold’ at the end of the trade dispute.
Politico reports Larry Kudlow dampens trade war talk.
Roll Call interviews Larry Kudlow on tariffs.
AEI discusses Alexander Hamilton and free trade.
Monetary
At Coindesk, Chamber of Digital Commerce founder and president Perianne Boring explains why US tax treatment of the blockchain is crazy and cruel and why the blockchain should be taxed as currency, not property.
Tax
Steve Forbes: Republicans should say ‘there’s more to come’ on tax cuts.