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EPISODE · Jun 4, 2026 · 20 MIN

China Is Booming: Is America Getting Squeezed?

from The Secret War on Cash · host Dean Heskin

In this episode of The Secret War on Cash, Dean Heskin and Chris Agelastos examine two forces weighing heavily on the future of the American economy. The first is China’s transformation into a dominant industrial and manufacturing power, moving far beyond low-cost imitation and into leadership in sectors like auto production, electric vehicles, and large-scale export capacity. Dean and Chris argue that this shift represents both an economic and strategic challenge for the United States, especially given how dependent America has become on foreign manufacturing.The second force is the role of the Federal Reserve and government policy in eroding purchasing power at home. The conversation looks at inflation rising faster than incomes, the soaring costs of housing, education, utilities, and insurance, and the growing frustration of Americans who are working hard but still falling behind. Dean and Chris frame this as the heart of the “Secret War on Cash,” where personal finances are being squeezed from multiple directions while accountability remains elusive.Key topics include:China’s rise in manufacturing and exportsthe strategic risk of relying on Chinese productionthe Fed’s role in rising financial pressureinflation outrunning wages and savingswhy middle-income households feel increasingly squeezedhow gold and silver fit into a diversification responseBrought to you by Swiss America.Get your free Secret War on Cash Report today.Call or text: 1-800-289-2646Visit: https://www.swissamerica.com/socialSubscribe to The Secret War on Cash for ongoing insight into gold, silver, inflation, central banks, the dollar, and the changing financial landscape.

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