Trump's Tariffs: Scott Bessent's Plan to SAVE America

Join Fired Up for an engaging discussion on Trump's tariff strategy, led by Scott Bessent, aimed at revitalizing American trade. Hosts William Del Pilar and Jee Manghani break down the economic impacts, from market fluctuations to global negotiations with countries like China, Vietnam, and the EU. Explore Bessent’s calculated approach to re-balance trade, protect workers, and counter Smoot-Hawley myths, plus insider trading accusations and energy market insights.

Chapters:
00:00:23 Introduction to Trump's Tariffs
00:01:24 Scott Bessent's Tariff Strategy
00:05:23 Global Economic Context
00:07:27 Public Reaction to Tariffs
00:10:08 Tariff Negotiation Tactics
00:14:29 Logistic Impacts of Tariffs
00:18:05 Manufacturing and Job Shifts
00:22:24 Global Pushback on Tariffs
00:24:59 Market Fluctuations Analyzed
00:29:34 Energy Market Exemptions
00:33:44 Bond Market Concerns
00:39:00 Scott Bessent’s Background
00:42:15 Tariff Leverage Explained
00:59:17 Smoot-Hawley Misconceptions
01:06:02 Bessent’s Influence on Policy
01:07:44 Black Wednesday and Soros Connection
01:13:14 Strategic Risk in Tariffs
01:18:07 China’s Retaliatory Tariffs
01:22:47 EU’s Tariff Response
01:26:31 Ongoing Trade Negotiations
01:31:51 Insider Trading Accusations