About this episode
Peter Schiff discusses Black Friday's origin, American consumerism, the nation's heavy reliance on imports, and Trump's economic policies. This episode is sponsored by: OneSkin: Get 15% off OneSkin with the code GOLD at https://oneskin.co Lucy: Go to https://lucy.co/gold and use promo code GOLD to get 20% off your first order Peter Schiff discusses the concept of Black Friday and its origins, contrasting it with current perceptions of economic strength. He delves into the United States' heavy reliance on imported goods, listing numerous products and categories predominantly produced abroad. Schiff criticizes American consumer habits, particularly the reliance on debt for holiday spending, and challenges the notion of economic strength based on consumption rather than production. He critiques Donald Trump's trade policies, immigration stance, and economic strategies, arguing that America's perceived strength is a myth dependent on unsustainable consumption and foreign production. Schiff also touches on the impracticality of Trump's proposals for cutting government spending and tariffs, emphasizing the need for long-term investments and sacrifices to rebuild America's productive capacity. 🟨 Sign up for Peter's most valuable insights at https://schiffsovereign.com 🔔 Free Reports & Market Updates: https://www.europac.com 🟡 Schiff Gold News: https://www.schiffgold.com/news 📘 Book Store: https://schiffradio.com/books 👉 Follow Peter Schiff on Twitter: https://twitter.com/peterschiff 👉 Follow Peter Schiff on Instagram: https://instagram.com/peterschiff 👉 Follow Peter Schiff on TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@peterschiffofficial 👉 Follow Peter Schiff on Facebook: https://facebook.com/peterschiff Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Opening Remarks 01:45 The History and Significance of Black Friday 05:03 Economic Misconceptions and Consumer Behavior 08:57 The Reality of American Consumption 11:01 Trump's Views on the Dollar and BRICS 17:49 The Consequences of Losing Foreign Goods 30:57 America's Dependence on Imported Goods 31:19 The Coffee and Seafood Shock 33:09 Produce and Other Imports 33:59 The Illusion of a Strong Economy 36:42 The Reality of American Imports 38:30 Trump's Economic Promises and Reality 39:14 The Challenge of Reindustrializing America 43:36 Immigration and Labor Policies 49:23 Tariffs and Government Spending 51:59 The Future of the American Economy 01:01:10 Conclusion and Final Thoughts #AmericanEconomy #BlackFridayHistory #EconomicPolicy Our Sponsors: * Check out FRE and use my code LISTEN20 for a great deal: https://frepouch.com * Check out Infinite Epigenetics: https://infiniteepigenetics.com/GOLD * Check out Justin Wine and use my code SCHIFF20 for a great deal: https://www.justinwine.com Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy