Navigating U.S.-China Trade: Strategies and Implications

Tom Bilyeu and co-host Drew tackle the first 100 days of the Trump presidency—an era marked by volatility and shifting world dynamics. With signature candor and sharp analysis, Tom unpacks the ripple effects of global power plays: the destabilization of the post-WWII order, the mounting US-China economic standoff, and Ray Dalio’s stark warning that massive change is inevitable. Alongside Drew, Tom interrogates the headlines, from the unpredictability of Trump’s style to China’s unwavering claims it can outlast American economic pain.

This episode lays the intellectual groundwork for understanding our new, unstable world order—why economic and political models are breaking down, how tariffs and non-trade barriers play into global negotiations, and what lessons from history can help us decode what’s coming. If you want to gain clarity in these chaotic times and learn how to build a mindset for predicting (rather than reacting to) future disruption, this conversation is essential listening.

SHOWNOTES

00:00 "Erratic First Hundred Days"

03:08 Tariffs: Strategy or Economic Gamble?

08:39 Assessing Policy Impact Quickly

12:35 "Risk of Civil Conflict Rising"

16:03 Mindful Navigation and Future Consequences

18:22 Global Capital Dilemma

21:07 Economic Predictability Drives Investment

23:47 Annexation Dispute and Trench Warfare

26:59 Key Sticking Points in Ukraine Conflict

31:53 U.S.-China Trade Conflict Dynamics

33:13 Manufacturing Investment and Economic Growth

37:37 AI Revolutionizing Code and Surgery

41:24 "Strategic Choice and Human Dominance"

45:52 Questions Over Dating Apps

47:37 "Revealing Personalities Through Questions"

50:38 Join Our Live Sessions

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