Comparing U.S. Federal Spending with Revenue
In 2021, the U.S. government spent $6.8 trillion on various expenditures and government-aided programs. Where was this money spent, and how much was covered by taxpayers’ dollars?
This graphic by Truman Du shows a breakdown of U.S. federal spending in 2021, as well as a breakdown of where the money came from, using data from USAspending.gov.
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China’s Growing Trade Dominance in Latin America
Over the past 20 years, China’s economic presence around the world has grown significantly, including in Latin America.
Now, China is one of Latin America’s largest trade partners, which is threatening U.S. dominance in the region. This graphic by Latinometrics uses IMF data to show trade flows between China and Latin America since the 1980s.
Two Decades of Trade Growth
RPI Director joins Tom Mullen Talks Freedom to discuss whether US foreign policy benefits Americans or only the special interests. Also covered is the war in Ukraine. The US media has covered nothing but the Ukraine War for its first three months – and until Congress had appropriated $60 billion in taxpayer funds for weapons, supplied by US defense contractors. Coincidence? Or is all "foreign policy" merely welfare for the rich? Listen here:
http://player.captivate.fm/episode/b249b9bc-1188-4d3c-9c5e-8a1158958098