An Economic Policy Institute senior economist, Adam Hersh, detailed how targeted tariff policies could protect domestic industries, support fair wages, and serve broader social goals. In contrast to Trump’s broad and erratic tariff proposals, EPI’s analysis emphasizes a strategic approach that aligns with progressive and anti-authoritarian economic policies.

The Economic Policy Institute (EPI) has unveiled Federal Policy Watch, an online tool designed to document and analyze actions taken by the Trump administration, Congress, federal agencies, and the courts that affect working people. The tracker focuses on a range of issues including immigration, labor rights, and equity, aiming to provide transparency and accountability with regard to policies that benefit the wealthy over everyday Americans.

The Economic Policy Institute has launched Federal Policy Watch, an online tool designed to document and analyze actions by the Trump administration, Congress, federal agencies, and the courts that impact working people and the economy. The tool focuses on tracking legislation, executive orders, and court rulings, with a special emphasis on issues such as workers’ rights, race and gender equity, and policies that may favor the wealthy over everyday Americans.

The Economic Policy Institute published a detailed report on the dramatic increase in major strike activity in 2023, noting a 280% rise in work stoppages and emphasizing the urgent need for policies that secure workers' rights to organize and strike. The report outlines examples from various sectors, including automotive, healthcare, academic, and retail, and advocates for legislative reforms such as the PRO Act to strengthen collective bargaining and protect vulnerable workers.

The Economic Policy Institute, through its Federal Policy Watch, published an analysis critiquing the Trump administration's broad-based tariff measures. The report argues that the tariffs, which target imports from Mexico, Canada, and China, will unduly burden U.S. workers and exacerbate economic inequality, reflecting policy missteps aligned with authoritarian economic agendas.

In March 2023, the Economic Policy Institute released a report highlighting a 37% increase in child labour law violations across the USA, noting rollbacks in protections in at least 10 states and linking these changes to coordinated campaigns by industry groups, while also recommending robust policy reforms.