Alan Rappeport

I am an economic policy reporter for The New York Times based in Washington.

What I Cover

I cover the Treasury Department and write about taxes, trade and fiscal matters. I regularly travel around the world with the Treasury secretary to international summits. I write about the Biden administration’s efforts at economic diplomacy and about how its policies are unfolding in the United States economy. I have covered this beat since the start of the Trump administration in 2017.

My Background

I joined The Times in 2014 to help launch a new political newsletter and blog that was used to help drive coverage of the 2016 presidential election. Previously, I worked for five years as a reporter at The Financial Times in New York. I also worked in London at The Economist, where I was a Marjorie Deane Financial Journalism Foundation fellow. I have a bachelor’s degree in philosophy and journalism from Emory University and master’s degrees from the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism and the London School of Economics. I grew up in the Philadelphia area.

Journalistic Ethics

Like all Times journalists, I am committed to upholding the standards of integrity outlined in our Ethical Journalism Handbook. I want all of my work to be accurate and fair. I protect my sources. I do not accept gifts, money or favors from anyone who might figure into my reporting. I do not participate in politics, nor do I make political donations. I make every effort to understand issues from multiple angles. When I am working, I always identify myself as a reporter for The Times.

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