Episode 09: DeepSeek and the Geopolitical Chess Game. With Jacob Shapiro

China's DeepSeek AI has reportedly matched the performance of OpenAI and other models at a fraction of the cost. The news sent US tech stocks plummeting Monday, with Nvidia shares losing nearly 17%. Jacob Shapiro, Head of Geopolitical and Macro at The Bespoke Group, joins Maggie Lake today to discuss the market and geopolitical implications of the news. Will this help or hinder a deal with China? Jacob also weighs in on Mexico, the Ukraine war and why Germany may be the most important country to watch. Don't miss out on future episodes - get on the list here: https://maggielake.markets/notify-me Connect with me on Substack: https://maggielake.substack.com Connect with me on Twitter: https://x.com/maggielake *We know you get this, but gotta say it anyway - this show is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice. 00:00 - Introduction: Jacob Shapiro 01:00 - Is China's DeepSeek What Caused the Market Sell-Off 04:40 - It Hurst Much More to Lose 06:35 - China’s AI Strategy: Threat or Overhyped? 11:10 - Trump’s Trade Policies: Bluff or Real Economic Shift? 18:30 - Could Countries Turn to China? 22:25 - The Risk of Germany Pivoting Away from the US 25:50 - Ukraine, Russia, and the Role of China in Ending the War 28:25 - The Future of US Manufacturing and Trade Policy 34:15 - Closing Thoughts: Filtering Noise and Finding Real Signals