Tariffs Are Freaking Everyone Out—Here’s Why I’m Not Losing Sleep

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James Altucher

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🗓️ 9 April 2025

⏱️ 42 minutes

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Summary

A Note from James:

I can't think of anything more boring to talk about than tariffs, but right now, I can't think of anything more interesting either. Tariffs are dominating the news, stock markets are crashing, and everyone is scared. Are tariffs good or bad? Is Trump wrecking the economy or saving it? I'm going to address these questions, looking at what tariffs aim to achieve, their impact on the economy, the stock market, inflation, and even Bitcoin. Let's set aside politics and try to understand what's truly happening.

Episode Description

In this episode, James Altucher takes a clear, unbiased look at the recent tariff measures, exploring their economic implications without the usual political spin. He explains the genuine reasons behind the tariffs, evaluates whether they’re achieving their stated goals, and breaks down how these measures compare to historical tariff actions. James also explores the surprising reactions from global markets and discusses why the current public fear might be overblown.

What You’ll Learn:

The real objectives behind the latest tariffs and whether they're likely to succeed.
Historical insights on tariffs under previous presidents and their economic outcomes.
How tariffs actually affect inflation, the economy, and your investments.
The surprising truth about market fears and economic uncertainty indices.
Practical insights on navigating your investments during times of economic turmoil.

Timestamped Chapters:

[00:00] Tariffs: The Most Boring Yet Interesting Topic Today
[02:00] Uncertainty Index at Historical Highs
[06:00] What Exactly Is a Tariff?
[10:00] Trump's Goals with Tariffs Explained
[15:00] Immediate Reactions from Global Partners
[23:00] Interest Rates, Inflation, and Economic Implications
[28:00] The Real Reason the Stock Market Is Falling
[34:00] AI, Crypto, and Opportunities Despite the Market Drop
[37:00] How to Invest During a Potential Recession

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Transcript

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0:00.0	This isn't your average business podcast, and he's not your average host.
0:06.9	This is the James Altasier Show.
0:17.3	I can't think of anything more boring to talk about than tariffs.
0:23.7	But at the same time, right now, I can't think of anything more interesting to talk about than tariffs.
0:28.1	Tariffs are the only thing in the news that the only thing anybody's talking about.
0:32.5	Stock markets are crashing.
0:34.2	Everyone's scared.
0:35.5	Everyone is arguing.
0:37.2	I'm going to address all these things. But what is going on?
0:41.5	Is Trump doing the right thing? Is he wrecking the economy? Is he destroying the economy? Is he
0:47.4	punishing poorer countries unfairly? Well, look, there are a lot of different opinions. And I want to say,
0:53.9	this is not a
0:54.9	political discussion for reasons I will describe. Both parties have been massively in favor of
1:01.0	tariffs over the past several decades. So let's just set aside your politics and just kind of
1:07.8	try to listen with an open mind. I'm going to go over everything from what the goals of these tariffs are, are those goals being
1:14.6	met?
1:15.3	What is the chance that this is going to ruin the economy?
1:18.7	Why is this affecting the stock market so much?
1:22.6	And how does this compare to other stock market crashes?
1:25.9	What's going on with interest rates, inflation, Bitcoin, what will happen if there's a recession?
1:33.2	What stocks should people buy?
1:35.2	I'm going to address all these things.
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