Trump’s Economic Shake-Up Is a Shock to the System— That Could Pay Off Big

As President Trump rolls out his economic program, there’s one question I haven’t seen asked much: What if it works?

Trump’s supporters are rooting for its success. His opponents, out of a mixture of envy and self-interest, hope it craters. 

But what would actually happen if Trump achieves his aims?

The White House hasn’t released a single integrated document spelling out its economic plan. But based on the moves made so far, and comments from Trump’s top economic aides, the outlines of his goals are coming clear.

First, he’s looking to increase wages for working-class Americans, the core basis — though not, as we’ll see, the only one — for his tariff package.