Mother of All Deals - Joe Blogs

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Joe provides his final live stream from St. Kilda Beach in Melbourne, Australia, where he discusses the global economic implications of U.S. tariffs under Donald Trump. He highlights that the U.S. dollar has reached a four-year low, reflecting reduced global demand for the dollar.

Key developments include India facing 50% tariffs on exports to the U.S. due to its continued trade with Russia, and the European Union and India finalizing a major trade deal that eliminates tariffs on 97% of their trade. This deal is seen as a response to U.S. protectionism, with other nations forming alliances to reduce dependence on the U.S. market.

Joe notes that while tariffs aim to protect U.S. industries, they increase import costs, fuel inflation, and may force the Federal Reserve to maintain higher interest rates. The weakening dollar benefits U.S. exporters but raises import prices, creating conflicting economic pressures. He emphasizes that the global economy is shifting, with countries increasingly trading among themselves as the U.S. becomes less accessible.