Is Trump trying to wreck the economy, or is he just ripping off the Band-Aid? 

Macro expert Jim Bianco breaks down Trump's economic strategy—tariffs, tax cuts, and shifting focus from the stock market to the 10-year Treasury yield. 

We discuss the potential risks of short-term pain, the surprising Crypto Strategic Reserve, and whether this shift could lead to long-term economic stability. Is this the start of a recession or a necessary correction? 

Tune in for Jim’s expert take.

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------ TIMESTAMPS

0:00 Intro 5:53 What is Trump Doing? 12:07 Economic Rebalancing 17:37 Crypto Strategic Reserve 28:52 Tariffs 33:39 Trade Imbalances 38:45 Tariffs & 10 Year Yield 48:28 Recession in 2025? 55:04 Optimistic Future 1:01:22 Risk-On Sector 1:05:07 Closing & Disclaimers

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Jim Bianco https://x.com/biancoresearch  

Bianco Research https://www.biancoresearch.com/visitor-home/  

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