Name: It’s Over for the Stock Market: Trump’s ‘Planned’ Crash Explained
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The stock market is over, and you should get out before Trump triggers a full-blown recession.

That's what the mainstream media want you to think.

Headlines are screaming disaster, social media is in a frenzy, and everyone is asking the same question, should I sell now before it gets worse?

But there's more to this than meets the eye.

If you've followed me for a while, you know I'm a serious investor who's obsessed with the stock market.

And since so many of you have started investing because of my videos, I feel a responsibility to give you my honest take on the situation.

So before you panic, let's take a step back and look at the bigger picture together.

Every market crash has a cause, and this one isn't random.

There are three main triggers behind it, and all of them tie back to one man, Donald Trump.

Now before anyone jumps to conclusions, this isn't about politics.

I'm not here to take sides, and as a British investor looking in, my only concern is how this impacts investors like you and me.

So let's break down the three biggest triggers behind this crash, why they matter, and what you can do to benefit from all this mayhem.

Trump has always pitched himself as the ultimate deal maker.

He's the guy who fights for American jobs and plays hardball with other countries.

But the trade wars he's fighting could increase your weekly shopping bill and cause a recession.

The last time the U.S. tried this, it helped trigger the Great Depression, wiping out jobs and wrecking the economy.

Stocks are already crashing, prices are rising, and if this spirals, it won't just hurt Wall Street, it'll hit you where it matters most, your bank account.

Let me take you back to 1930, when I was just a boy.

The U.S. government decided to slap massive taxes called tariffs on imported goods to protect American businesses from foreign competition.

It was called the Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act, and it turned out to be one of the worst economic mistakes in history.

American companies wouldn't have to compete with cheap imports, and more products would be made in the USA.

Nations that used to trade with the U.S. started raising their own tariffs, making it harder for American businesses to sell products overseas.

Trade slowed to an absolute crawl, businesses collapsed, and millions lost their jobs.

Instead of fixing the economy, it helped turn a regular recession into the Great Depression, one of the worst financial crises ever.

Fast forward nearly a century, and Trump has brought back tariffs in a big way.

In February 2025, Trump announced a 10% tariff on Canadian energy imports, and a 25% tariff on other Canadian goods.

In retaliation, Canada imposed a 25% tariff on American imports.

Then in March, Ontario implemented a 25% surcharge on electricity exports to the U.S., affecting states like New York, Michigan, and Minnesota.

However, in my opinion, this was more of a symbolic move that wouldn't have seriously damaged the U.S. economy.

However, Trump didn't hold back, and instead of just brushing it off, he fired back by increasing tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminium to 50%.

Unlike Canada's move, this wasn't just for show, it hit Canada's manufacturing industry hard while also driving up steel prices for American businesses that rely on imports.

Well this is where the real problem starts.

Tariffs sound good on paper, as they're meant to punish foreign businesses while encouraging more stuff to be made in America.

But in reality, they end up hurting regular people more than anyone else.

As a business owner who manufactures products and imports from China myself, I know that when businesses are forced to pay more for materials, they don't just absorb the cost, they pass it on to their customers.

That means higher prices on cars, appliances, and electronics.

In addition to this, food becomes more expensive because supply chains get disrupted, meaning that everyday essentials cost more, stretching household budgets even further.

On top of that, other countries aren't just sitting around while Trump raises tariffs, they are forming new alliances to trade without the US.

China is leading the charge with the BRICS alliance, partnering with Brazil, Russia, India, and South Africa to reduce dependence on American trade.

So the more the US isolates itself, the more other countries look elsewhere for business.

So what's my opinion on all of this as an experienced investor?

Well, if Trump goes all in on this trade war, history suggests it will do more harm than good.

While some industries might get a short-term boost, the long-term damage, such as higher prices, weaker global ties, and a slowing US economy could far outweigh any benefits.

But if I'm being completely honest, I don't think Trump actually wants high tariffs.

I know that sounds crazy, but hear me out.

Trump is, at his core, a businessman and a dealmaker, just like me.

That's why I believe he's using tariffs as a negotiation tactic, not as an end goal.

So if that's true, what does he actually want?

Well, I think he's after free global trade, but on terms that favour the US, and if he pulls that off, it could pay off big time.

However, the problem is, his approach is creating massive uncertainty.

The constant backtracking, new tariffs, and mixed signals are spooking the stock market because investors hate unpredictability.

If this drags on too long, it could shake confidence so much that it pushes the economy towards recession, something even Trump's own administration has admitted they are willing to risk.

Right now, the market isn't just reacting to tariffs, it's reacting to uncertainty about what comes next, and in investing, uncertainty is one of the biggest killers of confidence.

Trump has openly questioned the role of NATO, the military alliance that protects Western countries.

He's suggested that the US shouldn't keep defending allies unless they start paying more for their own protection.

While that might sound like a fair demand, if the US steps back from its NATO commitments, it could create a power vacuum that countries like Russia and China might exploit.

The second investors sense that world stability is at risk, they panic.

If NATO weakens, it could encourage Russia to push further into Europe, or even lead to new conflicts as countries try to adjust to a world without the USA acting as the global police force.

More conflicts mean higher military spending, unpredictable trade relationships, and spikes in energy prices, all of which can rattle the stock market.

There's been a theory circulating that Trump may be crashing the stock market on purpose.

I know that sounds crazy, but there is some evidence for it.

Trump has never been a fan of high interest rates.

In fact, he's called them ridiculous, and has openly attacked the Federal Reserve for keeping them high.

The Fed is technically independent, meaning Trump can't just tell them to cut interest rates, but their decisions are based on economic conditions.

If the stock market crashes and a recession seems inevitable, the Fed has no choice but to step in and slash interest rates to prevent a total meltdown.

Well, because high interest rates slow down the economy.

Businesses borrow less, stocks struggle, people stop spending as much, and for Trump, who loves growth and hates anything that makes America look weak, they're a problem.

It's not just about making the stock market go up, it's way bigger than that.

The US government is drowning in $36.5 trillion of debt, and when interest rates are high, the cost of that debt goes through the roof.

Think of it like a massive credit card bill.

Imagine you owe $36,500, and your credit card company charges 10% interest per year.

That means, before you even start paying down the actual debt, you're being charged $3,650 every single year, just in interest.

Now imagine the credit card company suddenly slashes the interest rate to 3%.

Instead of paying $3,650 per year, your interest drops to just $1,095 annually.

That's a saving of $2,555 every single year.

Now you can put this money towards actually paying off your debt instead of just keeping up with your interest payments.

Well, that's exactly what Trump might be doing, but on a $36.5 trillion scale.

If the Fed lowers interest rates, the government can refinance its debt at a cheaper rate, saving billions, if not trillions, in interest payments.

This wouldn't be the first time something like this has happened.

If Trump can create that opportunity on purpose, it could go down as one of the smartest economic power moves in history.

If this theory is true, we're not looking at a long-term economic collapse, we're looking at a temporary shake-up before a massive rebound.

So you're probably wondering, how can you benefit from this crash?

Well, you need to understand that stock market crashes aren't rare disasters, they're a normal part of investing.

Every few years, the stock market takes a hit, people panic and headlines scream, the end is near.

Every crash of the US market has been followed by a recovery.

The people who panic and sell usually lose money, while the ones who stay calm and invest strategically often come out on top.

Instead of freaking out, this is the time to prepare, make smart moves and hopefully set yourself up for massive gains when the market bounces back.

Look, I'm not a financial advisor, however, I have made millions during stock market crashes, so here are my thoughts on what you can do to prepare.

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