#99: Interest Rates, Trump Tariffs & What’s REALLY Going On with Saul Eslake - Economist

What do Donald Trump’s tariffs, China’s trillion-dollar bond stash, and Australian interest rates have in common?

They’re all shaping your farm’s future—and no one breaks it down quite like Saul Eslake.

Back by popular demand, leading economist Saul Eslake returns to The Agricoach Wealth & Wisdom Podcast to help farming families make sense of today’s economic chaos and where it might lead. From America’s erratic trade decisions to what’s really going on with Australian inflation and interest rates—this is a must-listen for anyone running a family business, carrying significant debt, or thinking about what lies ahead.

We cover:

• Why Trump’s tariffs are more than political theatre—and how they could trigger a global recession
• The hidden risks in the markets no one’s talking about (hint: crypto and China’s nuclear debt option)
• What farmers should expect from interest rates over the next 12–18 months
• Why long-term thinking—not panic—is your best advantage right now

If you care about protecting your business, your wealth, and your family’s future—this conversation will help you stay focused, calm, and one step ahead.

One thing I’ve noticed after working with successful families for over 20 years?

They find a way to surround themselves with other driven, switched-on families.
 They don’t leave it to chance — especially when it comes to their kids.

Because deep down, they know this:
You become who you mix with.
And so do your children.

That’s why I created the High Performing Families Accelerator —
 A private mastermind group for families who are still growing

You’ve built a serious business — scaled, profitable, and something to be proud of.
 But here’s the question: what happens next?

If your kids are now in their 20s and you’re 5 to 10 years from stepping back, this is the moment to get everyone on the same page — before decisions get forced on you.

That’s exactly what we’ll help you do at the High Performing Families Roadmap Workshop — back this October by demand.

In two days off-farm, you’ll create a clear 10-year fam

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Ben spent over 20 years working with successful business owners and farming families which allowed him to unearth the timeless principles on how to successfully grow, protect and maintain wealth.

If you want to learn the principles of how to grow your family’s wealth throughout the generations, then you might consider joining The AgriCoach Podcast each fortnight for more Wealth & Wisdom.

Disclaimer: The information contained in this podcast is general in nature and for education purposes only. It is not financial advice. It is not legal advice. No one should act on the information without appropriate specific advice for your particular circumstances. Ben Law is a former financial advisor but is no longer licensed and cannot and will not give you specific or personal advice in this podcast. The Financial Bloke Group Pty Ltd accepts no responsibility for any loss or damage occasioned by any person acting or refraining from action as a result of reliance on the information in this podcast.

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