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title: 'Trump Is ''Purposely'' Crashing the Stock Market'
source: 'https://youtube.com/watch?v=1E9T6Ze0GL4'
video_id: '1E9T6Ze0GL4'
date: 2026-07-22
duration_sec: 844
channel: 'Mark Tilbury'
---

# Trump Is 'Purposely' Crashing the Stock Market

> Source: [Trump Is 'Purposely' Crashing the Stock Market](https://youtube.com/watch?v=1E9T6Ze0GL4)

## Summary

The video analyzes the claim that Trump is deliberately crashing the stock market, examining three triggers: his trade war, NATO stance, and desire for lower interest rates to manage US debt. It argues the crash may be a strategic move to force rate cuts, benefiting the economy long-term, and offers investment advice for navigating the downturn.

### Key Points

- **Crash Triggers Overview** [00:00] — Three triggers behind the stock market crash: Trump's trade war, NATO stance, and desire for lower interest rates.
- **Trigger One: Trade War** [01:06] — Trump's tariffs, like the Smoot-Hawley Act, risk retaliation and economic damage. Canada and China have imposed counter-tariffs, disrupting supply chains and raising prices for consumers.
- **China's Role and Isolation** [04:13] — While US raises tariffs, China partners with BRICS nations, strengthening its global ties. US isolation may weaken its economy long-term.
- **Trigger Two: NATO Stance** [05:48] — Trump's demand for NATO allies to pay more creates uncertainty, potentially emboldening Russia and increasing military spending and energy prices.
- **Trigger Three: Lower Interest Rates** [06:59] — Trump wants the Fed to cut rates to manage $36.5 trillion debt. Lower rates would save billions in interest, potentially boosting the economy.
- **How to Benefit from the Crash** [09:29] — Advises investing in index funds, building an emergency fund, staying disciplined with dollar-cost averaging, and diversifying across stocks, real estate, and crypto.

### Conclusion

The crash may be a strategic move by Trump to force lower interest rates, benefiting the US economy long-term. Investors should stay disciplined and view downturns as buying opportunities.

## Transcript

before Trump triggers a full-blown recession." Headlines are screaming disaster, and everyone is asking the same question,
But there's more to this than meets the eye. who's obsessed with the stock market. because of my videos,
to give you my honest take on the situation. and look at the bigger picture together. and this one isn't random.
And all of them tie back to one man, Now, before anyone jumps to conclusions, And as a British investor looking in,
like you and me. behind this crash, and what you can do to benefit from all this mayhem.
Trigger one is Trump's trade war. He's the guy who fights for American jobs could increase your weekly shopping bill
The last time the US tried this, wiping out jobs and wrecking the economy. Stocks are already crashing,
it won't just hurt Wall Street, your bank account. the US government decided to slap massive taxes
to protect American businesses It was called the Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act, one of the worst economic mistakes in history.
American companies wouldn't have to compete and more products would be made in the USA. other countries fought back.
started raising their own tariffs, to sell products overseas. businesses collapsed and millions lost their jobs.
it helped turn a regular recession one of the worst financial crises ever. and Trump has brought back tariffs in a big way.
Trump announced a 10% tariff and a 25% tariff on other Canadian goods. In retaliation, Canada imposed a 25% tariff
Then in March, Ontario implemented a 25% surcharge affecting states like New York, However, in my opinion,
that wouldn't have seriously damaged the US economy. he fired back by increasing tariffs Unlike Canada's move,
it hit Canada's manufacturing industry hard, for American businesses Well, this is where the real problem starts.
as they're meant to punish foreign businesses, But in reality, As a business owner
who manufactures products in imports from China myself, to pay more for materials, they pass it on to their customers.
appliances and electronics. because supply chains get disrupted, stretching household budgets even further.
while Trump raises tariffs, China is leading the charge partnering with Brazil, Russia, India and South Africa
So the more the US isolates itself, So what's my opinion on all of this Well, if Trump goes all in on this trade war,
While some industries might get a short-term boost, such as higher prices, weaker global ties could far outweigh any benefits.
I don't think Trump actually wants high tariffs. Trump is at his core, a businessman and a deal maker,
as a negotiation tactic, So if that's true, Well, I think he's after free global trade,
And if he pulls that off, his approach is creating massive uncertainty. new tariffs and mixed signals
because investors hate unpredictability. it could shake confidence so much Something even Trump's own administration
Right now, the market isn't just reacting to tariffs, And in investing, (keys clacking) (upbeat music)
Trigger two is Trump's stance on NATO. the military alliance that protects Western countries. shouldn't keep defending allies
While that might sound like a fair demand, it could create a power vacuum Markets hate uncertainty.
they panic. to push further into Europe as countries try to adjust to a world
More conflicts mean higher military spending, and spikes in energy prices, (keys clacking) (upbeat music)
There's been a theory circulating I know that sounds crazy, Trump has never been a fan of high interest rates.
and has openly attacked the Federal Reserve Now, here's where it gets interesting. to cut interest rates,
If the stock market crashes but to step in and slash interest rates But why does Trump want lower rates?
slow down the economy, people stop spending as much, and hates anything that makes America look weak,
it's way bigger than that. The US government is drowning in $36.5 trillion of debt. the cost of that debt goes through the roof.
Imagine you owe $36,500, That means before you even start
you're being charged $3,650 every single year suddenly slashes the interest rate to 3%.
Instead of paying $3,650 per year, your interest drops to just $1,095 annually. That's a saving of $2,555 every single year.
instead of just keeping up with interest payments. but on a $36.5 trillion scale.
the government can refinance its debt saving billions, if not trillions, something like this has happened.
it could go down as one of the smartest economic power moves we're not looking at a long-term economic collapse, before a massive rebound.
"How can you benefit from this crash?" aren't rare disasters. Every few years, the stock market takes a hit.
"The end is near," Every crash of the US market The people who panic and sell usually lose money,
often come out on top. make smart moves, when the market bounces back.
however, I have made millions on what you can do to prepare. Step one is to invest
Before you even think about investing, I know I've said it before, That means building an emergency fund
and eliminating any debt if you've never invested before, Stocks are essentially on sale.
I was still investing at the bottom However, many of my friends panicked and sold, No one can perfectly predict
but if you invest consistently while prices are low, then Trading 212 are currently giving you when you use the code TILBURY in the app
If you've been waiting for a good time to do this, if you're interested. Step two is to stay disciplined
Market crashes aren't random, There are three types of crashes. These happen frequently
Bear markets, which is a 20% to 40% drop. and last about 289 days on average. which are more than 40% drops.
by huge recoveries in the USA. is letting emotions dictate their decisions. fear kicks in and people sell at a loss.
and then they buy at inflated prices. So if you're already investing, Selling while the market is down
and keeps you from benefiting from when stocks recover. while stocks are cheap. Invest in a fixed amount every month
This reduces the risk of buying in at the wrong time Remember, the best investors (upbeat music)
Step three is to diversify your investments. is a recipe for disaster. is diversification.
My portfolio includes stocks, real estate, and even cryptocurrency. as they actually perform well during downturns
Just remember, market crashes aren't the end of the world. you won't be the one panicking, while everyone else is running for the exit.
It's the time to prepare, The ones who make the smartest moves now If you wanna know how to invest in 2025,
But don't click on it just yet, (cheek clicking) I'll see you over there.