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Welcome to The Tom Bilyeu Show! In this episode, I’m diving deep into the chaos and complexity of today’s global headlines and cultural shifts. Kicking things off, I break down my thoughts on the new U.S.-UK trade deal announced by Trump—what’s real, what’s just political theater, and how it fits into the much bigger game we’re all playing against China. Alongside Producer Drew, we look at the straight-up math and messy realities behind tariffs, the importance of “letting your opponent save face,” and what actually makes for a win on the world stage.
We go beyond the headlines, unpacking escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, and exploring why the global community has to keep one eye on conflicts between nuclear powers. I also share my take on the volatile landscape of U.S.-China relations, chip export restrictions, and the all-out race for AI supremacy—plus why policy tweaks and trade-offs matter way more than most people think.
Of course, we don’t shy away from the lightning rods in American culture either. From the fallout over the latest display of antisemitism in music and nightlife, to the uproar about auditing government spending and the ongoing Doge drama, I get honest about what these signs say about the health of our society and where we’re heading as a culture.
Whether it’s the unprecedented introduction of an American Pope or just finding ways to keep your own financial house in order during turbulent times, we’re asking tough questions, challenging old narratives, and looking for the patterns that really matter. Strap in—this is a wide-ranging, no-holds-barred look at the world through my lens, inviting you to think critically, question deeply, and embrace the changes coming our way.
00:00 Intro
00:01 US Lands Trade Deal With UK
00:21 Scott Bessent Faces Senate Committee
23:46 The Bilyeu Box Is Here
34:15 Pakistan and India Conflict Is Escalating
39:54 Trump Overrules Biden A.I. Chip Deal
45:34 New Pope Announced
46:44 Kanye’s New Song “Heil Hitler”
48:05 F*ck The Jews Sign Goes Wrong
01:03:21 Highlights From The Live
Trump UK trade deal, US-UK tariffs, Scott Besant China negotiations, post-Liberation Day, AI chip export regulations, China-US relations, Keir Starmer, Howard Lutnick, Canada trade negotiations, EU trade alliances, Japan trade partner, South Korea trade partner, China manufacturing, global supply chain, rare earth minerals, AI arms race, Nvidia chip restrictions, Biden AI diffusion rule, Doge US government audit, Congressional hearings, Maxine Waters Doge exchange, government spending efficiency, US national debt, India-Pakistan conflict, Operation Sindor, China-Pakistan relations, anti-Semitism in culture, Kanye West Hail Hitler song, Dave Portnoy Barstool controversy, new American Pope (Pope Leo XIV), cryptocurrency policy
