Jan 26, 20264 min readTrump’s credit card interest rate cap is a lose-losePresident Trump started 2026 with new fights on many fronts, including one that may even excite the left-wing flank in Washington — a battle with the consumer lending industry. On Truth Social last …
Oct 22, 20254 min readMr. President, Leave Wind Projects AloneEnergy is getting very expensive for American households. NPR reported as recently as August that one in six families struggles to pay their utility bills, and energy costs nationwide are outpacing …
Jul 31, 20254 min readTrump’s Energy Reset: Dismantling Biden’s Climate Lawfare LegacyThe Comer investigation underscores why we should consider federal lawfare liability reforms that would put most of these frivolous cases to rest. President Trump’s push to boost energy …
Apr 16, 20255 min readFTC v. Meta Is All About Politics, Not Antitrust LawMeta had its first day in court against the Federal Trade Commission in what will be the second-largest antitrust trial of the decade. At stake is Meta’s ownership of both Instagram and WhatsApp, and …
Apr 15, 20254 min readTrump Is Right to Hammer Environmental LawfarePresident Donald Trump’s critics are right about one thing: The first few months of his second term have been a reckoning. Starting with the federal government’s pursuit of law firms and organizations …
Apr 2, 20255 min readHow Donald Trump Can Beat Europe’s Tech RegulationsIf there is one bright spot in Trump’s trade threats, it is that the conversation on how to improve the global regulatory space for the average consumer has been recalibrated. President Trump’s …
Mar 3, 20251 min readBitcoin and Crypto Reserve? What's behind it and why does it matter?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=thOKcn4gqik Consumer Choice Center Deputy Director Yaël Ossowski discusses President Trump’s proposal for a Strategic Bitcoin (and Crypto) Reserve on the Steve …
Jan 20, 20214 min readThe Robin Hayes Pardon Was UndeservedEarly this morning, in the final hours of the Donald Trump presidency, the outgoing president granted pardons and commutations for federal charges to several political and cultural figures, as is his …
Nov 9, 20201 min readYaël on ANews to discuss the aftermath of the US Electionshttps://youtu.be/rQzODRwDCj8 CCC Deputy Director Yaël Ossowski is interviewed on ANews to give perspective on the US elections and the aftermath, including what consumer advocates should do next. 9. …
Apr 16, 20203 min readOverreaching Lockdowns Are Flattening Our LivelihoodsMillions of Americans are in the penalty box as we speak. They have followed the advice of state and local officials and stayed home to stop the spread of COVID-19. Businesses are on hold, birthdays …
Feb 15, 20201 min readMayoral Memes – Consumer Choice Radio (15. Feb. 2020)Consumer Choice Radio: Ep. 6 https://youtu.be/Y95aimDkuJU Consumer Choice Radio, hosted by Yaël Ossowski (@YaelOss) & David Clement (@ClementLiberty). Huawei finally charged; why do the Chinese …
Jan 24, 20201 min readYaël on Joe Catenacci Show: Reporting from DavosConsumer Choice Center Deputy Director Yaël Ossowski on The Joe Catenacci Show. Topics discussed: Boots-on-the-ground report from the World Economic Forum in Davos Trump’s words on the economy …
Jan 13, 20204 min readSupport Iranian protesters: Let them visit AmericaOn Saturday, President Trump hit the record books yet again, this time for tweeting the most-liked message in the Persian language ever. The tweet offered support to the Iranian people protesting in …
Jan 3, 20201 min readTrump's New Vaping Ban: What Gives?The Trump Administration has come out with new rules to ban all pod vape flavors except for tobacco and menthol. What does this mean for the future of harm reduction and innovation? Broadcast on …
May 17, 20192 min readTrump’s 6-Month Window To Limit Car Imports Might Lead To A New Trade WarWashington D.C.: President Trump will give the EU and Japan six months to agree to a deal that would “limit or restrict” imports of automobiles and their parts into the US. It is claimed that car …
Oct 30, 20184 min readBirthright citizenship helped make America greatThe United States has always been an exceptional country. Its Constitution and amendments, along with its founding, inherent rights, and the arguments over the role of the state have provided a …
Jan 31, 20184 min readTrade Panel’s Rejection of Trump’s Jet Tariff Is a Sign of Good Things to ComeBy Yaël Ossowski | Morning Consult As President Donald Trump schmoozed with economic titans in Davos, Switzerland, over the weekend, news from Washington indicated parts of his trade agenda won’t go …
Jan 24, 20184 min readWorkers can't afford tariffs or a trade war, President TrumpTo the Trump protectionist hammer, every product imported looks like a nail. On Monday, we learned that President Trump’s trade enforcer, U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer, announced new …
Oct 20, 20174 min readCongress shouldn't dictate how water pipes are rebuiltBy Yaël Ossowski | Washington Examiner With a slew of agenda items in front of President Trump, there is one more which requires the utmost attention: infrastructure. Bridges, highways, electric …
Sep 26, 20174 min readConsumers Lose No Matter Who Wins The U.S.-Canada Jet Subsidy WarPutting into action the protectionist rhetoric of U.S. President Donald Trump, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced on Tuesday a tariff of more than 200 per cent on Bombardier’s C-Series regional …