Op/Ed

President Trump made a lot of progress in 2017—a lot more than many expected. Now the question is whether his second year can top his first. 

Energy independence for the U.S. alone is still years away. But thanks to free trade, energy independence for North America is within our grasp. A modernized Nafta can help make that goal a reality very soon.

Here’s one way millions of Americans will benefit from the Republican tax reform, even if they don’t benefit directly from lower tax rates: the booming stock market.

Ending the mandate would allow people in the individual market who do not receive the taxpayer subsidies to find an affordable policy.

President Trump has said he wants to tackle welfare reform soon. Doing so is a much easier task if a booming economy has employers scurrying for workers.

Clean air is achievable when air quality standards move us in the right direction while encouraging economic growth protect both the environment and the economy.

The Federal Communications Commission just released its plan to restore internet freedom, which will bring back the historical light-touch framework that for twenty years instilled regulatory certainty and propelled over a trillion dollars in investments in better broadband services for consumers.

Normally, a manufacturer would eliminate such a poor-selling product. What gives? Government mandates and taxpayer dollars, that’s what.

Governments shouldn’t be in the business of picking winners and losers. Companies need to compete without taxpayer subsidies, letting consumers determine which companies — and industries — thrive and which don’t survive.

A strong economy — not government mandates and penalties — is the best way to increase the number of people with private health insurance.