Peter Schiff – YouTube, Released on 5/2/25

Peter Schiff scrutinizes the apparent rebound in the stock market during April, questioning the sustainability of the rally amidst underlying economic weaknesses. Peter dives deep into the illusory optimism fueled by hopes of trade war de-escalation, explaining why he believes the recent market surge is built on unfounded optimism. He further discusses intricacies of the U.S.-China tariff battle, debunking the administration’s claims about the benefits of a strong dollar and pointing out the inconsistencies in trade policies. Additionally, Peter sheds light on the controversial implications of the Trump administration’s strategies, including the ethical questions surrounding the newly established ‘Executive Branch’ social club. Stay tuned as Peter Schiff provides an unfiltered take on our economic reality and calls out misleading governmental narratives.

00:00 Introduction and Market Overview
01:00 Stock Market Rebound Analysis
02:28 Trade War and Tariff Impacts
04:04 China’s Tariff Reductions and U.S. Response
09:25 Dollar Policy and Trade Deficits
11:35 Economic Data and Market Reactions
28:29 Job Market Insights and Government Reports
36:30 Construction Spending and Economic Outlook
36:52 Manufacturing and GDP Analysis
38:11 Trump’s Economic Claims and Popularity
41:06 Impact of Tariffs on Prices and Economy
44:22 Trade Deficit and Consumer Confidence
53:55 Canadian Elections and Tariff Effects
57:12 Trump’s Executive Branch Club Controversy
01:06:13 Podcast Conclusion and Personal Anecdotes

Peter Schiff is an internationally recognized economist specializing in the foreign equity, currency and gold markets. Peter is the CEO and Chief Economist of Euro Pacific Asset Management and Chairman of Schiff Gold. He’s also the author of the bestselling books: Crash Proof 2.0, The Little Book of Bull Moves in Bear Markets:, and The Real Crash: America’s Coming Bankruptcy – How to Save Yourself and Your Country.

  economy, stocks, tariffs, trade war, Trump