Episode Title:Gold in the Castle: Trump’s Trade Worldview Explained
Episode Notes:In this episode of The Chuck Kyle Show, I unpack the cultural, historical, and strategic roots of Donald Trump’s trade policy. From his 1960s Wharton education to Nixon’s 1971 tariff flex, we explore how Trump’s obsession with gold, power, and protectionism led to a worldview that treats trade as a medieval tribute system. Along the way, we revisit Adam Smith’s pin factory, Fort Knox, and the economic fantasy land where tariffs are weapons and deficits are surrender. This isn’t just a critique. It’s a cultural analysis of why Trump’s trade mindset isn’t random—it’s inherited, outdated, and now dangerously influential.
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