Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar 8/7/25: Indian TV Explodes Over Trump Tariffs, China Destroys US On Homeownership, Israeli Threatens Trump Over Epstein Files
Aug 7, 2025
The discussion heats up with reactions from Indian TV over Trump's tariffs and their far-reaching impact on U.S.-India relations. They delve into China's booming homeownership market compared to the struggles of Americans, highlighting economic disparities. Controversies swirl around Jeffrey Epstein, including alarming threats from an Israeli rabbi toward Trump. The hosts critique corporate influence on trade policies and examine the broader ramifications of these political narratives in shaping public sentiment and international relations.
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Trump Tariffs Alienate India
- The Trump administration imposed a 25% tariff on Indian imports linked to Russian oil to pressure India over Ukraine war policies.
- This ignores India's strategic non-alignment and risks alienating an important Asian partner against China.
US Homeownership Crisis
- Homeownership and marriage among 30-year-olds in the US have plummeted since 1990, halving by 2010 and dropping further since.
- Rising housing costs and stagnant wages explain this, deeply affecting societal stability and youth investment in America.
China's Millennial Homeownership
- In contrast to the US, 70% of Chinese millennials own homes, with 90% of their housing built after 1990.
- China's focus on affordable homes supports stability despite flat stock market returns, unlike American financialization trends.
