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As economists overwhelmingly question the Trump Administration’s tariff policy, one has to wonder if there is a deeper strategy behind his seemingly chaotic moves?
While President Trump’s recent push for sweeping tariffs and saber-rattling on global trade might look like bluster or protectionism on the surface, there’s a theory that it’s something far more calculated—a deliberate market destabilization that could further benefit the wealthy and consolidate power.
Crashing the market to buy it cheap
Here’s how the theory goes: by pushing policies that trigger investor fear—such as unpredictable tariffs, fiscal brinkmanship, or policy paralysis—President Trump could be intentionally rattling the markets. That fear, and related administrative actions (i.e. erratic tariffs) are causing stock prices to fall. And when that happens, those with excess cash, hedge funds, and other market players are ready to swoop in and buy assets at fire-sale prices.
It’s capitalism’s version of disaster profiteering. And if you have the liquidity to play the game, there’s massive upside. The losers? Everyday investors, 401(k)s, small business owners, and workers.
But this tactic isn’t new. It echoes strategies used by private equity firms for years: break the system, buy the pieces, and rebuild it in
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