The Peter Zeihan Podcast Series The Fire Hose of Chaos: Wait, The Recession Is Already Here?
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Apr 23, 2025 AI Snips
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Economic Expansion to Recession Trigger
- The U.S. was in economic expansion before chaotic policies hit business confidence.
- Erratic regulatory and tariff risks froze business planning and will trigger a recession.
Federal Spending Persists Amid Chaos
- Federal government spending continues despite firing attempts due to legal and congressional constraints.
- Government chaos slightly negatively impacts economy but is not a major recession factor now.
Industrial Construction Halted
- Industrial construction in the U.S. came to a complete halt starting March 1, 2023.
- Uncertainty from regulatory changes and tariffs caused the longest pause in industrial building since WWII.