In this episode of Disrupt Your Money, we’re dragging tariffs out of the headlines and into real life—specifically, what Donald Trump’s latest tariff chaos means for your business, your bank account, and yes, your Nana’s 401(k).
Meg breaks down what tariffs actually are (no econ degree required), how Trump’s “Tariff Oprah” moment and his whiplash 90-day “10% for everyone” reversal set the stage for market manipulation, and why these moves are less about strategy and more about profit and power for the ultra-wealthy.
This episode will help you see exactly how these policies raise prices, squeeze small business margins, fuel inflation, and destabilize global relationships—and what you can actually do to fight back.
⏱️ In This Episode:
00:00 – Introduction: The tariff whiplash
03:30 – Why tariffs are a small-business + 401(k) problem
04:30 – Tariffs 101: What they are & who actually pays
06:42 – The current tariff map: China, allies, and retaliation
09:31 – Everyday fallout: Prices, margins, and inflation pressure
12:41 – Market chaos & your retirement accounts
14:30 – Global relationships, supply chains, and security
16:02 – Layoffs, local economies, and who gets hurt first
18:22 – Five ways to fight back (without starting your own trade war)
20:24 – Closing: Tariffs as a threat to generational wealth
🔗 Mentioned in This Episode:
👉 Wealth is Resistance Action Kit → https://equitablemoneyproject.com/kit
👉 Call Your Representatives (Meg’s weekly action scripts)
👉 Tariffs Hurt the Heartland – national anti-tariff campaign
👉 Coalition for a Prosperous America (trade + tariff advocacy org)
💬 Connect with Us:
🌐 Website → https://equitablemoneyproject.com
📸 Instagram → https://instagram.com/equitablemoneyproject
🎧 Podcast → https://equitablemoneyproject.com/podcast
🚀 Your Next Step:
Ready to use your money as a tool for resistance and protection in a rigged system? Download the free Wealth is Resistance Action Kit → https://equitablemoneyproject.com/kit
