T-Mobile and Sprint are on hold — but likely not for long | Jon Talton
Bigger isn't better for consumers or the economy. But the Justice Department's hesitation on wireless consolidation is probably temporary.
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Jon Talton
Jon Talton comments on economic news, issues and trends, with an emphasis on Seattle and the Northwest.
The long view of the U.S.-China trade war looks dark | Jon Talton
If President Donald Trump wants to change China's behavior, he's going about it the wrong way.
Washington state’s trade slowdown can’t all be blamed on Trump | Jon Talton
National exports are only slightly down compared with 2014, while Washington state's have fallen about 14 percent.
The Seattle-area economy punches above its weight — and that’s a huge strength | Jon Talton
What's behind Seattle's remarkable success? An economy that punches well above its weight and took generations to build.
Though Medicare for All makes economic sense, politics are another matter | Jon Talton
Universal systems enjoy much lower costs than is the case in today’s American system, and for U.S. businesses, single-payer would be a competitive advantage. Even...
Billionaires are worried about capitalism — they should look in a mirror | Jon Talton
When even billionaires like Jamie Dimon and Howard Schultz talk about a "growing crisis of capitalism," attention must be paid.
Downtown congestion tolling — Seattle needs to go with eyes wide open | Jon Talton
New York City is preparing to charge drivers a fee to enter its most crowded areas, becoming the first American city to implement congestion pricing....
Boeing’s other problem: Much-needed Air Force tanker keeps hitting snafus | Jon Talton
Boeing faces a well-known crisis with the 737 MAX, but a second challenge is also confronting the company: its new tanker for the U.S. Air...