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🗓️ 9 May 2025

⏱️ 79 minutes

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Tom and co-host Producer Drew take listeners deep into the high-stakes world of global economics, trade wars, and political theater with none other than special guest Donald Trump. As President Trump celebrates the announcement of a new, potentially game-changing trade deal with the UK, Tom and Drew rigorously break down what it really means for American exports, tariffs, and the unfolding chess match with China. The conversation doesn’t pull punches, exploring not only the economic realities facing the US but also the psychological strategies behind deal-making on the world stage. Tom and Drew offer behind-the-scenes analysis of political spin, the art of negotiation, and the critical importance of international alliances in the context of escalating trade tensions. Get ready for an unvarnished exploration of geopolitics, leadership styles, and the strategies shaping the future of American business and security. SHOWNOTES00:00 – Trump’s Announcement: US-UK Trade Deal Overview01:05 – Tariff Breakdown: Who Really Won?02:07 – Negotiation Psychology & Political Theater03:52 – The UK’s Perspective and Global Positioning05:24 – Isolating China: The Bigger Strategic Game07:02 – Building Alliances: The Path to Outmaneuvering China09:02 – Switzerland Talks: US and China Meet, But Will Anything Change?10:13 – Economic Resilience: Comparing US and Chinese “Dry Powder”12:54 – Trade War Tactics: Currency Manipulation and Industrial Policy14:29 – Why US-China Competition is More Than Just Math16:28 – Critical Supply Chains: Chips, Drones, and Strategic Independence18:37 – Measuring Success: When Will We Know If These Deals Pay Off?20:47 – Partisan Spin and the Reality of Global Power Plays21:25 – Political Theater: Inside Congressional Testimonies and Bureaucracy23:23 – The Doge Debate: Audits, Efficiency, and Tech’s Role in Government27:11 – Security Risks or Political Kabuki? The Doge Employees Controversy29:33 – Why Government Efficiency Matters & What’s At Stake33:02 – Can Tech-Led Solutions Fix America’s Fiscal Future? CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS ButcherBox: Ready to level up your meals? Go to ⁠https://ButcherBox.com/impact⁠ to get $20 off your first box and FREE bacon for life with the Bilyeu Box! Vital Proteins: Get 20% off by going to ⁠https://www.vitalproteins.com⁠ and entering promo code IMPACT at check out Netsuite: Download the CFO’s Guide to AI and Machine Learning at ⁠https://NetSuite.com/THEORY⁠ iTrust Capital: Use code IMPACTGO when you sign up and fund your account to get a $100 bonus at ⁠https://www.itrustcapital.com/tombilyeu⁠ Mint Mobile: If you like your money, Mint Mobile is for you. Shop plans at ⁠https://mintmobile.com/impact.⁠ DISCLAIMER: Upfront payment of $45 for 3-month 5 gigabyte plan required (equivalent to $15/mo.). New customer offer for first 3 months only, then full-price plan options available. Taxes & fees extra. See MINT MOBILE for details. What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here: If you want my help... STARTING a business:⁠ join me here at ZERO TO FOUNDER⁠ SCALING a business:⁠ see if you qualify here.⁠ Get my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox:⁠ sign up here.⁠ ********************************************************************** If you're serious about leveling up your life, I urge you to check out my new podcast,⁠ Tom Bilyeu’s Mindset Playbook⁠ —a goldmine of my most impactful episodes on mindset, business, and health. Trust me, your future self will thank you. ********************************************************************** LISTEN TO IMPACT THEORY AD FREE + BONUS EPISODES on APPLE PODCASTS:⁠ apple.co/impacttheory⁠ ********************************************************************** FOLLOW TOM: Instagram:⁠ https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/⁠ Tik Tok:⁠ https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en⁠ Twitter:⁠ https://twitter.com/tombilyeu⁠ YouTube:⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1:12.8	as they rewrite regulations around chip exports. All right, first up in the economy, the deal
1:18.2	with the UK is potentially something pretty big. The UK is the sixth largest economy in the world
1:23.5	and our fourth largest export partner. And the new market access that this trade deal would
1:29.5	offer takes us up by $5 billion in U.S. potential exports. We'll see how much of that we actually
1:36.1	capture. $6 billion are to be generated in tariff revenue from the UK on their imports.
1:42.9	And UK tariffs were at 5.1%. They are now at 1.8%. So opening things up
1:49.0	more to U.S. trade. And U.S. tariffs were at 3.4% and are now at 10%. So Trump feeling like you got a
1:57.0	big win there, started at 10% ended at 10% in terms of post-liberation day.
2:03.1	Lutnik gave a ton of praise to Trump for being a dealmaker who actually gets things done.
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