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Could the 9-5 workday soon become obsolete? Explore the potential upheaval in government operations as the Trump administration pushes for a significant reduction in the federal workforce, with buyout offers on the table and layoffs looming. Despite aims to cut 5% to 10% of positions, only a fraction of federal workers have accepted buyouts, leading to legal confusion and union lawsuits. We dissect the implications for government efficiency and the precarious position of federal employees as uncertainty around federal funding deadlines intensifies. Is this a bold step towards streamlined governance, or a chaotic disruption waiting to unfold?

Shifting focus, the conversation takes a critical look at the economic blowback from President Trump’s tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China. Federal Reserve officials voice alarm over potential inflationary impacts, which could complicate interest rate decisions and raise borrowing costs. Discover how these tariffs are poised to elevate prices across supply chains, affecting everything from construction materials to consumer goods, and squeezing profit margins for investors and entrepreneurs. This episode provides essential insights and strategies to navigate these turbulent economic waters, highlighting the delicate balance between short-term sacrifices and long-term financial freedom.

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Episode Transcript

Speaker 1 (00:00):
Welcome back to the Wealthy AF Business Brief, where
we break down the latestbusiness and economic trends
that impact your investments andentrepreneurship journey.
I'm your host, the EliteStrategist Martin Perdomo, and
today we've got three majorstories making headlines.
Let's dive right on in.
Layoffs looms as federalworkers reject Trump's buyouts.

(00:24):
Our first story today looks atthe ongoing efforts by President
Donald Trump's administrationto reduce the federal workforce.
Today marks the deadline forabout 2.3 million federal
workers to accept buyout offersor face potential layoffs.
So far, only 20,000, less than1% have taken the deal.

(00:45):
Trump's goal was to cut 5% to10% of the federal workforce,
but that's proving harder thananticipated.
Federal employees were offeredpaid leave and benefits through
September if they resigned bytoday.
However, confusion overlegalities and lawsuits from
major unions have complicatedthe process.

(01:05):
Even with the expansion ofbuyout offers to employees at
agencies like the CIA and NSA,the uptake remains minimal.
It's a delicate situation thatcould have far-reaching impact
on government operations.
The White House expects morelast-minute acceptances, but the

(01:26):
uncertainty about funding afterMarch 14th could make things
even more precarious for federalemployees.
Fed officials raise concernsover Trump's tariffs and
inflation.
In other news, federal Reserveofficials are raising red flags
over possible inflationaryeffects of President Trump's

(01:49):
wide-ranging tariffs on productsfrom Canada, mexico and China.
While economists typically viewtariffs as having short-term
impacts on specific goods, theconcern here is that Trump's
expansive approach could causemore deep-seated inflation,
maybe in the short term.
Chicago Fed President AustinGoldsby warned that rising

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inflation could complicate theFed's decisions on interest
rates.
If tariffs drive up pricesacross key supply chains, the
Feds might be forced to keeprates higher for longer, putting
more pressure on borrowingcosts for both businesses and
consumers, for real estateinvestors and entrepreneurs.
This is where you need to payattention.

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Higher interest rates makefinancing more expensive,
whether you're securingmortgages, refinancing
properties or taking out abusiness loan.
It's important to track howthese tariffs evolve, because
they could indirectly impacteverything from construction
costs to consumer spending.
If inflation starts to rise dueto these tariffs, we may see

(02:55):
prolonged higher interest rates,making it crucial to reassess
your financial strategies.
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(03:15):
Don't miss out on the news thatcould change your financial
future.
Now the tariff playbook and whyTrump is betting on big tariffs
again.
Let's dive deeper into thislove of, into Trump's love
affair with Tariffs, a tool he'sbeen wielding once again in his

(03:37):
second term.
Trump recently imposed a newtariffs on goods from Canada,
mexico and China.
While the tariffs on Canada andMexico are suspended for one
month for negotiations, the 10%tariff on Chinese imports kicked
in this week.
But here's the kicker While theUS government technically

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collects tariffs, it'sultimately you, the consumer and
business, that pay the price.
David Gantz, a trade expert,breaks it down when importers
face these extra costs, theypass them up the supply chain to
wholesalers, retailers and,finally, the consumers.
So if you're buying productswith components from China,
whether it's building materials,consumer electronics or

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vehicles, expect to pay more.
For investors and entrepreneurs,this is critical.
Supply chains are alreadystrained and adding tariffs to
the equation only exuberatesprice increases.
If you're a real estateinvestor, construction materials
could see price hikes affectingyour renovation costs and

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project and project margins, andif you're in retail or
manufacturing, higher costs onimported goods could hit your
profit margin unless you adjustpricing.
So this is simple economics.
The key takeaway here ishistorically, when Trump did
this in the last term, we sawprices shoot up for a few months

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and then they went straightdown right after.
So I predict my takeaway hereis yes, price is going to go up
for a short term and with a longterm impact.
Isn't that what wealth buildingis all about?
Short term sacrificing for longterm freedom that's what wealth
building is all about.

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And, by the way, guys, that'swhat true leadership is all
about.
Sometimes, as a leader, youhave to make the tough decisions
, even though it hurts in theshort term, to impact
everybody's wellbeing in thelong, in the long term.
So I'm for this.
Um, personally, I'm for thesetariffs.
I like to hear what you thinkabout the tariffs, that you like
the tariffs he thinks a goodidea.

(05:46):
I think it's a great idea.
I think this is good.
I think America is demandingrespect.
I think people, I think othercountries have been treating us
poorly and it's time to everyoneto be fair.
Right, let's everyone, let'spay.
Let's pay our fair shares.
If you're ready to turn yourgoals into gold, you're in the
right place, because being brokewas never the plan.

(06:08):
Let's be wealthy.
Af meaning wealthy and faithfultogether.
And that's a wrap for thisweek's weekly business brief.
Peace out.