131 - China, Tariffs, and the Bond Market – Why 2025 Feels Like Black Ops II

From rising tariffs to US debt refinancing, this episode dives deep into America's growing tension with China—and how it's reshaping global markets. We cover rare earth mineral dependencies, the future of US manufacturing, the Huawei phone ban, and the real risks to data privacy. Plus: NVIDIA gets blindsided, the Bitcoin whale count grows, MetaPlanet joins the big leagues, and we revisit Dave Ramsey's mortgage takes. If you're trying to understand how geopolitics, tech, and crypto collide, this one's for you. #ChinaTariffs #USDebtCrisis #RareEarthMetals #BondMarket #NvidiaNews #DataPrivacy #CryptoReserve #BitcoinWhales #MichaelSaylor #DaveRamsey #AIPrivacy #FOMC #TrumpTariffs #MacroCrypto #GeopoliticsAndCrypto **************************************************************************** New episodes are posted every Week!!!   Follow Sometimes Crypto on Instagram for updates and more Insta: https://www.instagram.com/sometimescrypto/   Follow your hosts!!! William - https://www.instagram.com/william_with_the_boat/  Alex - https://www.instagram.com/granderalexander/   TimeStamps 0:00 - Intro  3:30 - Bonds & Chinas Tarrifs  4:45 - Black Ops 2 8:20 - China's Export Economy  13:00 - China Selling Bonds  21:30 - Skilled Labor Advantages  24:00 - National Security Concerns  29:30 - Manufacturing in the U.S. 33:00 - China's Rare Earth Minerals  43:20 - Bond Rates Explanations  48:20 - Who's the GOAT? 54:10 - BTC Breaking Downtrend  58:25 - David Ramsey's Bad Takes  1:01:30 - Budgeting for a Car