With President Trump’s tariffs on China now in effect, China’s limited retaliatory response signals a high-stakes economic chess match. Economist and Hard Asset Management CEO Christian Briggs breaks down why China is treading carefully, recognizing its reliance on U.S. consumers while attempting to assert financial dominance. As BRICS strengthens and China diversifies its trade partnerships, the risk of an all-out trade war looms, potentially driving inflation into double digits and costing American families thousands annually. Will Trump’s strategic tariffs restore U.S. economic supremacy, or are we heading toward financial turbulence? With a new Treasury team in place and a long-term plan in motion, Trump aims to reclaim America’s manufacturing edge and counter China’s growing influence. Stay tuned as the battle for global economic leadership unfolds!

Christian Briggs delivers a hard-hitting analysis of the growing threat posed by BRICS and its impact on the U.S. economy. With the dollar’s dominance slipping—dropping from 90% of global transactions to just 49%—and gold poised to become the world’s top reserve asset, America faces an economic crisis like never before. Briggs, who has spent years advising Congress and intelligence agencies, reveals how weak leadership under Obama and Biden has allowed BRICS to accelerate, undermining the U.S. dollar and pushing global commodities away from American influence. With Trump back in power, the focus is on breaking up BRICS, reinstating the dollar as the world's top reserve currency, and using tariffs to rebuild U.S. manufacturing. Will America reclaim its economic throne, or are we on the brink of financial disaster? Get the full breakdown in an upcoming congressional report—stay tuned!

On today’s explosive episode of The Hard Asset Money Show, Christian Briggs unpacks the shocking emergence of DeepSeek, the Chinese AI disruptor that’s shaking Wall Street and sending U.S. tech stocks into freefall. With reports that China has developed a rival AI platform at a fraction of the cost, could this be America’s Sputnik moment? As the markets reel, Briggs dives into what this means for U.S. dominance in AI and why valuations could be overinflated by up to 70%. Plus, how does this play into Trump’s proposed tariffs? With strategic taxes on imports and incentives for domestic production, Trump is making bold moves to bring back manufacturing and keep America competitive. Don't miss this urgent discussion—tune in now and stay ahead of the game!

President Trump is doubling down on his America-first economic strategy, promising massive tax cuts for businesses that manufacture in the U.S. while imposing tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada, and China. With a 25% tariff on Mexico and Canada and an additional 10% on China set for February 1st, Trump aims to redirect trillions into the U.S. economy while revitalizing domestic manufacturing. Economist Christian Briggs highlights the success of Trump’s first term, where tariffs helped bring back 600,000 manufacturing jobs. Now, with plans to slash corporate taxes to 14% and attract billions in foreign investment, Trump’s vision is clear: Make in America, benefit from record-low taxes, or pay the price. Could this strategy eliminate federal income tax altogether? With a booming GDP and rising job creation, the numbers are on his side.

With President Trump proposing new tariffs on China, Mexico, Canada, and Europe, the economic and geopolitical stakes are higher than ever. Economist and Hard Asset Management CEO Christian Briggs breaks down the impact, emphasizing how tariffs serve as a powerful negotiating tool to level the playing field. From countering China’s currency manipulation to reducing America’s trade deficit—estimated at over a trillion dollars—these tariffs could drive a resurgence in domestic manufacturing and job creation. Additionally, Trump’s strategic approach aims to disrupt the China-Mexico fentanyl pipeline, cutting cartel profits and bolstering national security. While critics worry about inflationary pressure, Briggs argues that a well-calibrated tariff strategy could generate substantial GDP growth, revitalize industries, and even help lower interest rates and oil prices. Could this move be a home run for the U.S. economy? Stay tuned.

In this dynamic episode, Christian Briggs sits down with Dr. Dave Brat, former congressman and current Vice President of Business Relations at Liberty University, to dissect the pressing economic and geopolitical challenges facing America. From the impact of tariffs on China and inflation to the skyrocketing debt-to-GDP ratio, Brat provides expert insights into how the U.S. can navigate the complex intersection of policy, productivity, and global competition. The discussion also explores the role of government spending, the precarious state of bond markets, and the need for fiscal discipline to avert economic disaster. Packed with actionable insights and candid analysis, this episode is a must-listen for anyone concerned about America’s economic future.

In this thought-provoking episode, Congressman Matt Gaetz sits down with former Budget Committee colleague and economics expert Dave Brat to tackle the looming fiscal crisis facing America. With $37 trillion in debt and productivity declining, the conversation dives into the structural challenges of budget reconciliation, the influence of corporate interests, and the hurdles of reforming entitlement programs. The discussion highlights critical topics such as H-1B visa reforms, the need for austerity, and the political realities shaping America’s economic future. Packed with candid insights and pragmatic solutions, this episode sheds light on the urgent need for fiscal discipline to secure the nation's prosperity.

In this compelling episode of The Voice of Reason, host David engages Congressman Mark Green, Chairman of the Homeland Security Committee, and Christian Briggs, CEO of Hard Asset Management, in a thought-provoking discussion about the economic and geopolitical challenges shaping 2025. The conversation delves into the BRICS alliance’s impact on the global financial system, the de-dollarization movement, and the looming risks of U.S. hyperinflation and unsustainable debt. With deep insights into energy policy, central bank digital currencies, and the complex interplay of global alliances, this episode offers a roadmap for understanding the economic tug-of-war and its profound implications for national security, individual freedoms, and the future of the U.S. dollar. Don't miss this timely and eye-opening exploration of today's most pressing issues.

Former FBI executive Thomas Fuentes joins the discussion to

Tariffs can work incredibly well if they're surgically applied which means that you don't throw a hand grenade into an arena and just ask will there be any casualties. If you surgically look at everything and he's done this so methodically in the past. Tariffs can be an incredible negotiating tool. Trump announced 25 percent tariffs on all incoming products from Canada in the United States. The whole Canadian government had a meltdown, with several of their MPs and deputy ministers resigning. Now if that wasn't a understanding made clear from Trump to the rest of the world then what you got to do is you got to measure that one incident with China. 

Inflation has increased products and services by at least ten to 15 percent over the last 24 months. When you add housing, energy, and food costs back into both the PPI and the CPI, the real numbers are closer to 7 maybe even 8 percent annualized. When you look at November inflation on the groceries alone, we had a 22 to 31 percent spike in one month on groceries.