Bharat Ramamurti
@bharatramamurti.bsky.social
Former Deputy Director of the National Economic Council and Member of the Congressional Oversight Commission. Subscribe at BharatRamamurti.substack.com for posts on the economy and politics.
Trump's tariff war with Canada isn't just about prices today; it's about prices for years to come. @bharatramamurti.bsky.social explains how Trump's tariffs are pushing Canadian companies toward the EU, China, & Southeast Asia instead of the US, damaging trading relationships we may never win back.
Really good and timely discussion here with @bharatramamurti.bsky.social. Covers a LOT of ground, and a surprising overlap between affordability discourse and AI discourse. www.offmessage.net/p/the-afford...
The Affordability Mirage, A.I. Safety, And The Collapse Of Sacred Assumptions
Politics and good government require seeing the world as it is, even when the world is scary and insensible.
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Trump, his family, and his administration has been unprecedentedly corrupt. 2028 candidates should respond by pledging to return the money to the American people as a corruption rebate. Sabeel Rahman, Jamie Keene, Rakeen Mabud, and I flesh out the idea for @bharatramamurti.bsky.social's Substack.
Guest Post: Americans Are Owed a Trump Corruption Rebate
In his second term, President Trump has illegally accepted a $400 million Boeing 747 from the government of Qatar.
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The stock market is up but most families aren’t seeing the benefit: The top 10% of households own more than 90% of stocks. @bharatramamurti.bsky.social joined @jonlemire.bsky.social to explain how working families are stuck paying higher costs while the economic benefits go to those at the top.
Temporary Protection Status immigrants fill critical gaps in nursing, construction, & caregiving. The Trump admin wants to remove these taxpayers from our economy. @bharatramamurti.bsky.social joins @stephruhle.bsky.social to discuss how this self-inflicted economic wound could cost our economy $39B
"[Americans] are just going to get run over by this technology, unless policymakers step in." Americans rarely agree on much these days — but among both political parties, voters are deeply concerned about the impact of A.I. @gerritd.bsky.social and @bharatramamurti.bsky.social talk on #11thHour.
"The American people, rightly, have tuned into the fact that this President is not very interested in solving what they identify as their biggest problem." @stephruhle.bsky.social discusses joins @justinwolfers.bsky.social and @bharatramamurti.bsky.social on the #11thHour.
Kevin Warsh has a record of opposing necessary rate cuts until they became politically convenient. His nomination raises concerns about whether Fed decisions will be influenced by the White House’s moods or economic data. @bharatramamurti.bsky.social on @ms.now with @anacabrera.bsky.social
Disruptions from Trump’s war with Iran are driving up prices for oil and key inputs like fertilizer, with higher costs continuing for weeks or months - even if the war ends tomorrow. @bharatramamurti.bsky.social says Americans should expect continued price pressures and more uncertainty ahead.
"Potentially a short-term solution with more pain to come." The U.S. and Iran have agreed to a two-week cease-fire that includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz. But what happens after that remains unclear. Dan Nathan and @bharatramamurti.bsky.social discuss on the #11thHour.
Democrats Want to Soak the Rich and Give to the Working Class | Right Now With Perry Bacon • In the latest episode, Perry speaks with Bharat Ramamurti, an American attorney and political advisor who served as the deputy director of the National Economic Council under Biden.
Democrats Want to Soak the Rich and Give to the Working Class | Right Now With Perry Bacon
In the latest episode, Perry speaks with Bharat Ramamurti, an American attorney and political advisor who served as the deputy director of the National Economic Council under Biden.
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"If the war ended tonight, you would feel the effects for many, many months from now." Trump insists Iran wants to make a deal with the U.S. to end the war. But the conflict's effects may last far beyond any resolution. @bharatramamurti.bsky.social and @chafkin.bsky.social discuss on the #11thHour.
"The market is really underestimating the economic shock this is going to cause." Oil execs are warning of a fuel supply crunch if the war with Iran is not quickly resolved. @chafkin.bsky.social and @bharatramamurti.bsky.social discuss the global economic impact of the conflict on the #11thHour.
"This is a military TACO. But the consequences are far more far-reaching and harder to resolve...than tariffs." The Trump administration is @chafkin.bsky.social and @bharatramamurti.bsky.social discuss on the #11thHour.
Price caps helped lower the costs of groceries in Mexico. @bharatramamurti.bsky.social explains how a similar approach could give relief to Americans struggling to afford food:
@bharatramamurti.bsky.social on @briefingwithpsaki.bsky.social: As the cost of living climbs, millions are being hit with rising health care costs they can’t afford. Rather than easing the strain, Trump and Republicans' cuts to Medicaid and expiring ACA subsidies will drive up costs for everyone.
Important story from @bharatramamurti.bsky.social. The "no taxes under $400,000" one-way ratchet has waved in so many Trump/Bush tax cuts that there's not enough revenue available to pursue much of an agenda. bharatramamurti.substack.com/p/the-tickin...
The Ticking Time Bomb Awaiting the Next Democratic President
If Democrats wins the presidency in 2028, basic fiscal math threatens to hijack their agenda--unless the party avoids unnecessary commitments now
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@bharatramamurti.bsky.social on 11th Hour MS Now: The Trump administration is pursuing an anti-affordability agenda. Tariffs, housing restrictions, and clean-energy rollbacks have all pushed prices higher, while doing nothing to lower health care or grocery costs. Families are paying the price.
Really excited I got to talk to @bharatramamurti.bsky.social about what the polling says about AI, people’s intuitions of fairness in a hypothetical post scarcity world, and most controversially what I think about PRICE CONTROLS Check it out! bharatramamurti.substack.com/p/a-conversa...
A Conversation with David Shor of Blue Rose Research
What public opinion tells us about AI, affordability, and more
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Smart, nuanced piece by @nealemahoney.bsky.social and @bharatramamurti.bsky.social that centers the essential trade-offs of price controls in this affordability moment (rather than assumes them away in either direction), as well as the politics of tackling them. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/16/o...
Opinion | Economists Hate This Idea. It Could Be a Way Out of the Affordability Crisis.
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New NYT piece on price/rent control from @bharatramamurti.bsky.social and @nealemahoney.bsky.social suggests a middle ground of careful use.
Smart piece by @bharatramamurti.bsky.social on how political leaders can solve the Affordability Conundrum — address immediate voter pain through price controls and increase supply in the long-term through anti-monopoly and industrial policies.
The Other Big Winner in Yesterday's Elections
Yesterday’s elections were a big win for Democrats—and for price controls.
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@bharatramamurti.bsky.social is correct. It is inherently difficult to use or change laws in ways that will make lawless actors follow the law. But it can be done. bharatramamurti.substack.com/p/what-democ...
What Democrats Must Get Out of the Government Shutdown
How Dems can force the GOP to honor the deals they strike
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Trump is slapping tariffs on kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities, raising the cost of building and buying a home for everyday Americans—while giving a massive bailout to Argentina and hedge funds. Rohit Chopra and @bharatramamurti.bsky.social on the Trump administration's priorities.
Really enjoyed chatting with @bharatramamurti.bsky.social about the lessons of 2005-2008, and the roles that uncertainty and policy vision should play in opposition politics. www.offmessage.net/p/more-on-th...
More On The Lessons Of 2005
A live conversation with Bharat Ramamurti
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@bharatramamurti.bsky.social says we have an “unbalanced economy,” with the richest 10% of households now driving nearly half of all U.S. spending. Trump’s economy favors the wealthy, while working Americans struggle with slowing wage growth, mounting debt, and rising prices on essentials.
Americans know that Trump’s agenda isn’t lowering costs—it’s making everyday life more expensive. Families are seeing high prices in grocery stores and are cutting back on other spending because of it. @bharatramamurti.bsky.social on @11thhourmsnbc.bsky.social with @stephruhle.bsky.social.
