Empire Hivemind: Liberation Day, Timing Token Launches & Circle IPO
Apr 3, 2025
This discussion dives into the implications of Trump's tariffs and the concept of Liberation Day in a shifting geopolitical landscape. The team debates the best timing for crypto token launches and explores the potential IPO of Circle, noting its competitive challenges. They analyze market volatility and investment strategies, particularly in robotics and cryptocurrency. Personal anecdotes add a light-hearted touch, even as they confront the serious nuances of today's economic uncertainties.
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Tariff Formula
- Trump's tariffs were worse than expected, seemingly based on arbitrary calculations.
- The formula used to derive the tariffs was reverse-engineered from desired deficit reductions, not economic principles.
Tariff Strategy
- Trump's aggressive tariff strategy aims to force other countries to lower their tariffs quickly.
- He's using the U.S.'s large consumer market share as leverage, hoping for concessions before midterms.
Tariff Inconsistencies
- The U.S. applied tariffs to a penguin-populated island with no trade relations with the U.S.
- Ecuador, whose currency is the dollar, was accused of currency manipulation in the tariff report.