TD₿: What Trump's Tariffs Mean for Markets and Bitcoin - (a Swan Signal Live video) with Brady Swenson, John Haar, Steven Lubka and Brandon Quittem
TL;DR: A closer took at Trump's aggressive tariffs—on Canada, Mexico and China—raising trade war fears. Canada and Mexico plan retaliation. Global trade and investment face uncertainty.
Hey Bitcoiners,
In today’s video, we discuss the Trump’s administration’s 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico and 10% on China. Markets reacted with surprise, as many investors didn’t expect Trump to follow through. After only one single call, Justin Trudeau has already signaled retaliation, and Mexico soon followed suit.
A shift away from China could benefit Mexico as a manufacturing hub, but border and security concerns must be addressed first. Bitcoin initially dropped 8% on the news before recovering, reflecting broader market volatility. While these tariffs are significant, global trade was never truly “free”—many countries already impose tariffs on U.S. goods (e.g., EU: 5%, China: 7.5–15%, India: 17.1%).
While tariffs can distort markets, they also aim to protect American jobs. Ultimately, this policy shift may mark the end of NAFTA-era trade relations, signaling a new phase in U.S. economic strategy.
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Bitcoin Awake Festival 2025
A Celebration of Bitcoin, Life, and Consciousness in Costa Rica
February 20–24, 2025
Awake Centre, Uvita, Costa Rica
About the Festival
This is not just another Bitcoin conference—the Bitcoin Awake Festival a celebration of life with Bitcoin in one of the most spectacular places on Earth: Costa Rica. Through a twist of fate, we’ve joined forces with Awake Earth Festival to create a unique fusion of music, Bitcoin workshops, and thought-provoking talks.
This festival is your chance to:
Learn about Bitcoin, life, health, nature, and spirituality alongside like-minded people.
Experience eclectic music in a breathtaking jungle paradise.
Why Attend?
We believe Bitcoin is more than just a financial revolution—it’s a tool to elevate human consciousness and pave the way for future generations to thrive.
If you live in Costa Rica, discover how Bitcoin can reduce financial friction while deepening your spiritual connection.
If you’re traveling from overseas, connect with fellow Bitcoin time travelers and engage in one of the most immersive Bitcoin experiments in the world today.
Location: The Golden Triangle
The festival takes place in Costa Rica’s Golden Triangle, a renowned global energy vortex consisting of:
Uvita, Dominical, Ojochal, and Tinamaste.
A hub for seekers redefining the way we live and love on Earth.
A thriving Bitcoin circular economy through the Bitcoin Jungle experiment.
Festival Overview
A 5-day immersive festival featuring:
World-class music on outdoor stages with live performances all day and night.
Bitcoin talks, workshops & group discussions on freedom, Nostr, and spirituality.
Yoga, art, and ceremony experiences to explore holistic well-being.
Side quests like surfing, diving, jungle treks, and epic sunsets.
Circular economy—spend sats to eat, drink, shop, and stay!
Featured Speakers
Lee Salminen
Co-founder of Bitcoin Jungle, organizer of Bitcoin Freedom Festival and Nostrica 2023, helping businesses adopt Bitcoin in Costa Rica.
Francis Pouliot
Bitcoin entrepreneur, CEO of Satoshi Portal, and creator of Bylls, Bitcoin Outlet, and Cyphernode, building infrastructure for the Bitcoin Standard.
Richard Scotford
Co-founder of Bitcoin Jungle and Bitcoin Freedom Festival, former Hong Kong protest journalist, using Bitcoin to fight tyranny.
Eduardo Kopper
Costa Rican renewable energy pioneer, leading a 100% hydro-powered Bitcoin mining operation, merging green energy with Bitcoin.
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