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US President Donald Trump reacts after signing executive orders imposing tariffs on imported goods in the Rose Garden at the White House on April 2, 2025, in Washington, DC. (Andrew Harnik via Getty Images)
Former Adjunct Fellow
James C. Capretta was formerly an adjunct fellow with Hudson Institute.
James C. Capretta was formerly an adjunct fellow with Hudson Institute. A leading expert on the U.S. federal budget, he served in senior positions in Congress and the executive branch, including a term as associate director in the White House Office of Management and Budget.