The Peter Schiff Show Podcast Trump's Tariffs Will Make China Great Again - Ep 1025
May 8, 2025
The discussion dives into the Federal Reserve's decision to keep interest rates unchanged, highlighting a disconnect with real economic conditions. The host critiques Trump's trade policies and their potential fallout, while assessing the risks of dependency on tariffs. Insights into the complexities of U.S.-China trade dynamics reveal unintended consequences for small businesses. Additionally, there's a focus on strategic investment shifts, including pushes towards foreign currencies and gold, as a hedge against looming economic instability.
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Fed Admits Rising Stagflation Risks
- The Federal Reserve admits rising risks of both higher inflation and higher unemployment.
- This dual risk signals an elevated threat of stagflation, complicating economic management.
Fed Caught in No-Win Dilemma
- The Federal Reserve is trapped between fighting inflation and unemployment with no good option.
- Attempting to fix one problem worsens the other, creating a no-win economic scenario.
Fed Can Address Supply Via Demand
- The Fed can influence supply shortages by adjusting demand through monetary policy.
- Tightening money supply to reduce demand helps balance supply-demand equilibrium during shortages.