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Schiff vs. Morrison: Tariffs Will Hurt Americans, Not China

In a recent debate hosted by Zero Hedge and George Gammon, Peter Schiff engages in a pointed discussion on tariffs, trade deficits, and their implications for the American economy. Facing off against the pro-tariff Spencer Morrison, Peter highlights the misguided nature of tariffs, the detrimental impact they have on domestic manufacturing, and warns of severe […]

Caution Ahead: The ECB’s Digital Euro is On Its Way

With Europe reeling from Trump’s trade war and discussions already underway for expanding European debt, the continent is seeking to reduce its dependence on the United States. The next step in the EU’s expansion of power? A digital euro.

Will Trump Dismantle the Fed or Seize the Reins?

President Trump’s recent tariff overhaul is connected in part to his desire for the Fed to start cutting interest rates. As Trump and DOGE reign in the independence of certain executive agencies, some are questioning how far they’ll go to implement their preferred monetary policy.

Schiff on Soar Financially: Tariffs Spell Economic Pain

On a recent appearance on the Soar Financially YouTube channel, Peter discusses Trump’s tariffs, currency concerns, and the shaky state of the U.S. economy. Peter explains why tariffs won’t revive U.S. manufacturing, warns of worsening damage from a weakening dollar, and advises investors to recognize the ominous signs pointing toward a bear market.

Peter Schiff: Tariffs Are a Tax on Americans

In Friday’s episode of the Peter Schiff Show, Peter delivers a sobering analysis of “Liberation Day,” exposing the false promises behind Trump’s protectionist measures and their immediate impact on American stocks. He sheds light on the constitutional issues around tariffs, their economic implications, and highlights the urgent need for fiscal responsibility and government spending cuts.

From Private Money to State Power: The Evolution of Currency Control

The Austrian School of Economics demonstrates how money can emerge organically from trade and does not require a government to create or manage it. The reality is that, once governments grow large enough, they seek out control of money to further fund and finance their nefarious ends.

Herbert Hoover: Rethinking the Free-Market Narrative

As this country approaches recession territory, interventionist myths about past recessions will only gain traction among the media and political class. One particularly egregious example– President Hoover’s role in the Great Depression– needs to be corrected.

 Jobs: A Decent Job Report Flew Way Under the Radar

The analysis below covers the Employment picture released on the first Friday of every month. While most of the attention goes to the Headline Report, it can be helpful to look at the details, revisions, and other reports to get a better gauge of what is really going on.

Surging Trade Deficit Likely to Reverse in the Months Ahead

The Trade Deficit is one of the two components of the twin deficits; the other being the federal budget deficit which was last reviewed in January. The trade deficit used to be a number that received a ton of attention in the 1980s and 1990s because it was determined to be a strong gauge of […]

Peter Schiff: Stagflation is Here and the Fed is Clueless

In Sunday’s episode of the Peter Schiff Show, Peter tackles the misguided optimism of the Federal Reserve, the dangers of escalating tariffs, and the troubling signs of entrenched stagflation. Peter takes a critical view of Jerome Powell’s policies, scrutinizes the logic behind rate cuts amidst ongoing inflation, and warns investors that Bitcoin will continue to […]