The Wall Street Journal Editorial Board is reporting on several key issues. It said Americans are paying significantly more for aluminum and steel, with prices 75% and 64% higher, respectively, than global rates, attributing this to the "Metals Lobby." The board also noted a court's rejection of Maryland's attempt to implement a digital tax based on global revenue, calling it a "fiasco."
Regarding politics, the board reported that the Supreme Court has withheld judgment on President Donald J Trump's push concerning mail ballots as the Nov. 3 election approaches. On international affairs, it stated that long-proposed building in the Jerusalem suburbs does not signify the death of the "Two-State Solution" for peace between Israelis and Palestinians.
In other commentary, the board highlighted discussions on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, the Democratic party's current political standing, and the complexities surrounding whether the Federal Reserve should raise interest rates amid conflicting economic signals. Columnists also explored America's spiraling debt crisis and the concept of "socialism we already have."