The MeidasTouch Podcast Trump Has Disaster Landing as Trip Ends in Total Failure
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Oct 30, 2025 Trump's recent return from Asia is dissected as a significant blunder that harmed U.S. interests. The soybean deal raises eyebrows, with claims of trade gains contradicted by prior commitments. Concerns are voiced over semiconductor concessions, and Trump’s claims of trillions in investment are rigorously challenged. Discussions include the risky potential of AI chip exports to China and the political maneuvering surrounding SNAP benefits. The episode highlights the intersection of politics, trade, and national security in a compelling manner.
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Trip Worsened U.S. Strategic Position
- Ben Meiselas argues Trump's Asia trip weakened the U.S. by trading away semiconductor and IP protections for minimal agricultural gains.
- He frames the deal as giving China advanced chips and yearly leverage over rare earths while securing fewer soybean purchases than 2024.
'Trillions' Claim Versus Domestic Cuts
- Meiselas calls Trump's claim of "trillions" in investments unsubstantiated and questions where the money is amid domestic budget shortfalls.
- He contrasts promised foreign investments with immediate cuts threatening SNAP and healthcare funding.
AI Chip Sales Threaten Strategic Edge
- The podcast flags potential national-security risks if Trump permits NVIDIA to sell advanced Blackwell chips to China.
- Meiselas warns this would be a strategic mistake that hands AI advantage to a geopolitical rival.
