Yanis Varoufakis: What to watch for in 2025 - Trump, the US dollar, and China

[@Freddylone]

11 months of investing. $67k saved, debts cleared, and a portfolio just shy of a quarter million. Taking my finances seriously this year was worth it in retrospect.

[@FullOption]

Wow that's impressive! I’m green to investing. I want to make better financial decisions but everything seems complicated. How are you doing it?

[@Freddylone]

I didn’t have any prior investing experience. A CFA, Herman W Jonas has taken all the guesswork out ever since I got into his program. My initial capital of $15k invested in stocks, and crypto over the short term yielded me huge profit plus bonuses. It’s all about accumulating wealth through compound interest investments.

[@Archaengelh]

That's your view. In my experience, there is no such formula, it is nearly impossible to achieve success with investing. It’s all just gambling.

[@Captain2Pig]

crap sales pitch, I'm buying nowt

[@Kanthorc]

Can he help me? I’ve made more losses than profits since I started investing in stocks and it's quite embarrassing at this point.

[@johntaylor3298]

Speaks so plainly, clear and easy to understand, unlike most here on youtube who rattle off numbers about this and that, but Yanis just keeps it clear, simple, and you get a fair idea which way the ball is going to bounce.

[@sunamori]

Except it's bullshit. See my comment to the video.

[@19battlehill]

If you believe anything this liar says you are an idiot.

[@Angelo-v6c]

​@@sunamori surely your IQ is below average to comprehend what yanis is saying

[@Felipe-n3j]

Yanis you are a brilliant speaker with sense. Salute.

[@paulmatters2641]

Stay safe Dr Varoufakis. The struggling masses of the world of which i am a modest one, need your intellect and courage.

[@petrosros]

Utter Bollox, doctor of what, pederasty?

[@tewodrosayele9519]

❤¹¹

[@FreeSpeech-z6j]

He is wrong, only lowering the interest rates and becoming energy independent (drill baby drill) will lower the value of the dollar. Tarrifs will mean international countries will have to keep more USA cash reserves. At that point it is not printing because USA $ will once again be back by strength of US economy after covid

[@Weavelol]

You can't be serious

[@Galacticmaster]

the guy was a finance minister, you dont just get those jobs because you are one of the masses. you got to be in the club and 99% of all people are not in the club.

[@circlecarbonlabs]

Brilliant macroeconomic and geopolitical analysis, as usual! So comforting to listen to some common sense in these darkest of times. Thank you

[@dimitrianid2417]

lol.. are you serious?

[@ysw8291]

@@dimitrianid2417 What are you trying to say? You would say more by not making any noise at all.

[@adinfinitum000]

Ask the Greeks how they respect this charlatan, he and his party was outvoted and outsted from the parliament in the recent elections. Also look how rich this narcissist hypocrite is

[@bamsenification]

the world needs nothing more than the guy who destroyed greece to tell us how the world works!

[@GBorst]

Always wise words from the Greek banker, greetings and respect from the Netherlands 🇳🇱

[@willtherealgeorgemichaelpl5879]

Is that a joke?

[@Timocraat]

I think he'd consider being called a banker an insult. He was the finance minister during the GFC.

[@fayezfamfa]

@@willtherealgeorgemichaelpl5879 if you dont undestand it .. then u r the joke

[@rhondabalzanbastow7783]

And a Profs at UNSW ​@@Timocraat

[@spk722]

@@willtherealgeorgemichaelpl5879 Yea but no one laughed.

[@huwpatt3817]

Thanks!

[@FarahAbdul]

As an American truck driver of 22 years higher tariffs from the first Trump administration lead to less imports which dramatically destroyed the trucking industry Plus higher tariffs means higher prices when shopping which leads to less spending when it comes to people's budgets which leads to local and state government budget shortfalls. I think we Americans are making a mistake by competing with China instead of fairly trading with them.😊😊😊😊😊

[@andrewlau9873]

Dear Friend, you have a clearer mind and observations than Trump and a lot of Wall Street cronies. We don’t need those guys to tell us how good the economy is doing. All we need is to look around our neighbourhood and restaurants that we normally go; we know full well the situation is going south! BTW. same kind of sh-ts in Canada!

[@nildasertorio3723]

​@@andrewlau9873👏👏👏

[@FarahAbdul]

@@andrewlau9873 The millions of containers coming off the ports create millions of trickle-down jobs the ones who hate China for one reason or another forgot we are a service economy not production economy it was yesterday when they were advocating for world trade organization and when everyone start competing now they are closing the doors after all we all have seen the difference between Mexico and Canada the United States have always played double standards in everything now all we have to do is come down and start competing not close doors. If we close the doors we're going to lose jobs by the millions consumer confidence is going to go down and even tourism will go east, Africa has already moved on to the east now all we have left is the Europeans and the are connected to Asia so were are we Americans going with this, very soon a lot of Nations will be moving away from the dollar which will soon devastate the dollar.

[@manetho4967]

Which Tonka truck is your favorite?

[@FarahAbdul]

@@manetho4967 I don't understand what do you mean can you elaborate 😊

[@PetraKann]

Totally agree with this analysis and general predictions for 2025. I would also keep an eye on Trump's sanction policy. Remember, the USA doesn't practice or believe in the principles of capitalism or democracy. Corporatism is a form of fascism

[@gezusmofo]

They believe too much in the principles of capitalism, if anything.

[@yellowsheeps]

Call it by it's name...imperialism. Imperialism will use any "ism" (i.e. fascism, liberalism) to achieve it's goal of wealth extraction (land, resources, labor, human mind etc..) from the World for the benefit of a Racist Elite minority. Imperialism keeps and forces countries to stay under-developed and dependent.

[@JoeBlow-nh7mp]

@@gezusmofo NO they don't, they socialized the entire 2008/2009 financial collapse on the shoulder of their own citizens and allies, instead of letting free market capitalism undo all of the damage and corruption that build up to that point. Socialize the looses and privatize the gains, sounds a lot like fascisms to me, not capitalism.

[@willchristie2650]

What??? The USA is the world capital of capitalism. This is the only nation on the planet that takes a vital service like health care and has made it a for-profit enterprise for private corporations. The GOP wants to outsource EVERYTHING to private corporations. If the elite had their way, Americans would need to feed quarters into the street lights outside their homes to keep them lit.

[@swojnowski453]

@@gezusmofo there is no such thing as principles of capitalism, there is only slavery through usury.

[@emmanuelpaxonndupasquier3094]

Be well and hold on your knowledge. It is so precious for me - for us - to have a good and right insight and vision of the reality we are facing nowadays and in the future. Viva DiEM25 !

[@stevefrith9924]

Thanks Yanis have a great year. We shall see, but I tend to the old English solution to fading Empire; so more war and financial repression from US. I expect to see the EU in huge difficulty and UK too. USA will try to suck as much out of it's allies as possible. China have said they don't want a currency dominance since they see from history this results in collapse, so the BRICS organisation will have to think of something else, and anyway India has to be part of this. Unifying currency can only happen when sovereignty is given up to the issuer. I don't see the other BRICS going along with this either. It's time the colonialist relinquished the supremacy and granted the rest their freedom. But they will go down kicking and screaming "democracy" while destroying all about, it's all they know.

[@PatrickOnEngineering]

I'm afraid of this scenario and find it likely. US also can partition UE - Musks leanings towards European fascists give a glimpse into the moves.

[@MCNOISE666]

🤡

[@jacqueslee2592]

Before this happen, US will provoke another war like it did in the Middle East and Ukraine. Most likely, CIA will destabilize the Kashmir and Xinjian region to instigate war or will finance ISIS to commit a worse terrorist attack than 9/11 in Kashmir so that India responds to Pakistan or in Xinjiang so that China has a civil war then a regional war with international terrorism and states such as Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Arab Gulf states involved.

[@mrduuud]

Thanks for this input. That was my next question after this video: what's stopping the Chinese from going towards currency supremacy? I'm curious what it would like if US relinquished the supremacy and granted the rest their freedom? What does that mean exactly?

[@AnhNguyen-hn9vj]

Stable economy strong dollar. Bursting economy not gonna give strong dollar. They keep blow up the economy so those elite opportunists take over economy and stealing from the saving.

[@mariettestabel275]

Best Wishes to all Members of Diem25. ✨️ Thanks Yanis for your HUMANITY

[@gopalrajkumar7323]

I have a tremendous regard for this man. He is Greece's greatest son and export. He is the best Europe has produced but could not maintain.

[@bloedblarre]

You have no clue how much talent Europe has. It had artificially been squeezed by the US and neutered with their wars to import foreigners. Now the US is feeling the pain of mass invasion of foreigners, which they have been causing to us for 30 years. With they, I mean the usual suspects.

[@kayekaye8856]

Greece biggest failure is him, he is a malaka if you nwo Greek. You are so unedcuted and listen to his bullshit. he came to Greek politics and wanted to abolish teh EURO and setup DIMITRA, IOUs. Where my employer would pay me in an IOU and I can use the IOU to pay government bills like taxes and can buy vouchers from the government to swap my IOUs for food. What a malaka.

[@FreeSpeech-z6j]

Yanis is a kommunist, a failure as Greece's finance minister and for selling Greece's port to cina. Mario Draghi "super Mario" is the wizard of EU

[@mariajenner5486]

Greece was broke look at greece NOW

[@ysw8291]

@@mariajenner5486 Who is 36 trillions in debt and keep printing money?

[@dibaperzija]

It is always a great pleasure to listen to the inteligent person! Thank you! Happy 2025

[@MariaNI-yf1bz]

We are proud of our Mediterranean son. Thank you Yanis❤

[@szymonbaranowski8184]

Mediterranean doesn't exist, there are few contradictiory civilizations placed there greek is not levantine actual Greek isn't even close to actual original Greeks

[@gracegreen1859]

@@szymonbaranowski8184oh stop it. You act like the Arabs didn’t control all of southern Europe for centuries and that the otttoman didn’t include the Mediterranean. It hasn’t been The Levant controlled since Jesus.

[@gregg6173]

Donald Trumps first problem is................................................he is Donald Trump!

[@henry-g2k]

what worries me is this time hes surrounding himself with yes men.

[@jasonmotz5282]

You may have hit the nail on the head there.😂

[@bamsenification]

@@henry-g2k i know right! why cant we just have deep state globalists like last time in his cabinette? you know, like the generals who commited treason behind his back by refusing orders to withdraw from syria, or telling china that he will defy orders from the president and they will have nothing to worry about

[@bamsenification]

@@jasonmotz5282 best pres in modern history

[@Amfilochos]

Γιάννη, Χρόνια Πολλά. Άρχισα να σε παρακολουθώ και μου αρέσουν οι αναλύσεις σου. Είμαι συνταξιούχος καθηγητής οικονομικών στη Σουηδία... 🎉

[@martee888]

I don't think the USA has ever had a President with a university degree in economics - unfortunately.

[@edprotas4148]

@domingodesantaclara1130 You'll get 4 different opinions.

[@powertrip1050]

GW Bush had an MBA from Harvard, which includes undergraduate level Economics as part of the degree.....dunno if it helped much tho....😅

[@willchristie2650]

@@powertrip1050 I think someone else took all his tests. That man did not have the intelligence to get a Harvard MBA honestly. The rich can have any degree they want.

[@weiskl887]

Who needs a President with it when the Entire Wall Street economist controls the Economy not only of US but the rest of the World too. Did you forget Who sets the Rules for the Rules based Order?

[@hinnahinna-j9y]

MBA is a degree in business, not a degree in economic. Putin has a PhD in economics. It's crazy is rarely mentioned. He put Rubles back on the gold standard like a freaking ninja.

[@ecknareal]

Thank you Yanis, i love that you, unlike many other leftist are willing to come out with bold and logical predictions.

[@jeanjacoby7884]

Happy New Year, Yanis, stay well, and keep educating us all, as always.

[@qianshanli7552]

If Trump watch this video, he will close it within 15 seconds. Too much to process.

[@andreaspetrou9296]

(but) ...while US booms (& it will) Europe will be stuck with their finger in its ass while being colder, hungrier & poorer...

[@Amberabove]

The tarriff plan will evidently lead to high inflation, the high inflation is a significant reason why most retirees have sleepless nights. The increase in prices of everyday items puts them at risk of running out of money. As prices rise, the amount of money retirees can withdraw from their retirement savings also increases.

[@CindyValenti]

The increasing prices have impacted my plan to retire at 62, work part-time, and save for the future. I'm concerned about whether those who navigated the 2008 financial crisis had an easier time than I am currently experiencing. The combination of stock market volatility and a decrease in income is causing anxiety about whether I'll have sufficient funds for retirement.

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[@michaelurban2815]

I always enjoy your outlook on the world economic view. I agree with your point very much. If I was to have coffee and talk economics with you it would be an interesting and enjoyable experience.

[@User-nw37]

There are many Japanese who do not even realise that their country is under occupation 😂

[@rilmehakonen9688]

What is the nearest country to Japan? Many Japanese people get this wrong.

[@gregsmith9470]

If America wasn't there the Japanese would already b speaking Chinese, u people don't seem to b able to c very far ahead do ya.

[@seikatsuseikatsu1175]

​@@gregsmith9470u believe to much gringos propaganda

[@peterko8871]

@@gregsmith9470 Mandarin or Cantonese?

[@fokerfakerfuker]

@@gregsmith9470

[@danielfrankel1479]

Nobody explains it like Yanis ❤

[@integrus99]

Always appreciate your broad view of our reality

[@Enetrebrab]

Thank you for your contribution to a better world! Best to you, Yanis!

[@gregrussell5374]

Great analysis sir.

[@anneliu3816]

Thanks Yanis. Indeed China is not Japan. BRICS will collaborate even more so in 2025. Happy New Year, from New Zealand.

[@ash9x9]

BRICS is a non-starter. India & China do not see each other eye-to-eye. China's various attempts to float it currency Yuan within BRICS members has been dissed by India! Various trade blocks like CEPC, RCEP, SCO by the Chinese have also been dissed by India & Chinese can do shite! BRICS is a paper tiger only. Ask ccp for further details, should you still require.

[@varpen]

That is short-sighted as Brazil and India obviously do not want to play the game where China is a BRICS leader. Collaboration exists even now, but a common currency means another US-model where the US is replaced by China. Why would they do it?

[@yuzhu3439]

Happy new year 🎉 from Chinese in UK.

[@henriettasecker-shao]

San Nin Fai Lok ❤

[@JohnSmith-xx9th]

And then we do it again on January 29th!

[@henriettasecker-shao]

@@JohnSmith-xx9th Yep! That's when the real fun starts. Buckle up! Hopefully, we...you and I and the other nice people won't get to ride the roller coaster. LOL! ❤

[@hectorrodriguez2686]

Excellent comment. Economics is a social science. Not mathematics. You always need to keep that in mind and consider EVERYTHING, including politics and society itself.

[@landguardeagle22]

Yanis is a man I follow and respect.

[@the_grand_tourer]

Me too, but wish he wasn't so negative about the EU, it has in many ways proved itself to be such a beacon of success - yes of course it isn't perfect, so what!

[@edelgyn2699]

Not interested in who is your crush.

[@the_grand_tourer]

@@edelgyn2699 Still wanted to let us know though didn't you ... Jealous? Needed some attention ? Well here you go, my pleasure.

[@juliewake4585]

Definitely. Great guy

[@the_grand_tourer]

@@edelgyn2699 So why bother telling us ?? We're not interested in your view either ... or are you after some attention ?

[@harrisaxer2651]

Thank you Yanis! Happy and healthy new year

[@noeltan3596]

3:50 there is a typo, you meant to say that Trump will ask China to appreciate their currency.

[@curt4930]

Paradox is an understatement, why does a country so heavily in debt have a stronger currency as the debt gets ever deeper?

[@JohnSmith-xx9th]

The sheer size and influence of its economy in respect of the world

[@dacat8171]

​@@JohnSmith-xx9th Maybe not the economy, but its trusted 💰. The US$ is accepted all over the world even in Russia.

[@emanuelepirotta6881]

Great, great, great Varufakis!

[@edprotas4148]

Excellent comentary! Thank you.

[@adamnoir5014]

Such clarity!

[@sandrafrancis3631]

Happy New Year! 😊! Let's hope for peace and for the end of the horrific wars in Ukraine and Gaza.😢 Is Gaza even a war in the normal sense of a war???

[@alanbrookes6637]

Both conflicts are simply invasions by a stronger military force on a weaker country and absolutely wrong.

[@sueschlesinger8152]

Brilliant. Thanks for the information, clarification, thought provoking insights.

[@Luke1959]

A Happy New Year to you, and your family, Yanis! ❤ from Canada 🇨🇦

[@jamiebrotherston2241]

I appreciate this commentary. The US is staring at recession based on a higher dollar, increasing interest rates, increased unemployment & sticky inflation. Trump's position guarantees this situation. However any suggestion Trump has any understanding about anything is mistaken. Trump is a deeply unwell, old man who will manage the Presidency with unqualified & incompetent people.

[@szymonbaranowski8184]

impossible to do worse than human manekin Joe

[@rda3000]

@@szymonbaranowski8184sadly you are very, very mistaken. You might not be rolling in it but the economy is doing quite well. A real recession, which Trump seems to be inviting, is not like anything you probably know firsthand.

[@jamiebrotherston2241]

@@szymonbaranowski8184 it strikes me this is an opportunity for informed comments. The rock lobsters should stay at Fox or in their churches. No one in their right mind can deny the facts as it relates to the extraordinary economic performance of the US in every sector in the past four years.

[@Nick-kb6jd]

@@szymonbaranowski8184Oh Inthink they can manage that quite easily.

[@joannagodwin-adamson4]

An economic question. Surely all these conflicts America is funding are likely to eventually bankrupt it? There must come point when the cost of maintaining empire outweighs the spoils/ benefits? Enlighten me pls, Yanis

[@loconut52]

I really like your insightful comments Yanis.

[@el.tano.augusto]

Are the border tensions between China and India fully resolved? It's never clear to me if they reached an agreement.

[@skorpion5739]

Great mentor and always preparing us from a facts point of view with no propaganda. Much Love from South Africa .

[@franklinmount4068]

Great video, and sound analysis.

[@Nikki_the_G]

I don't think the yuan will become the new dollar given Russia is the other half of this equation and the fact that one of the huge draws of BRICS is boosting/using your own currency.

[@a.tartist]

Definitely the othe half of the equation is China, Russia has already proved that has no power to confront the west, nor military nor economically

[@Queensland-girl]

As always, I value your analysis & foresight. Happy New Year!

[@JaM-si6nb]

Thank you. Happy New Year to you all.

[@henriettasecker-shao]

And to you too. ❤

[@charlasia3309]

@Dr What conditions would lead to the US $ not being the safe heaven for investors. As you mention and we saw it with covid, when there is internal US or external turmoil. Investors rush towards the $.Even though their GDP to debt ratio is 120%? With a national debt of 35 trillion? Why is the ecosystem for the $ and US economic strength so different when compared to for example South Africa? Do you have a video that discusses this?

[@honahwikeepa2115]

Happy New Year from Sydney Australia 🦘🌏🙏🏾🇦🇺

[@Random-es7yo]

Fascinating.

[@panographiximageservices3147]

Greatt and clear analysis looking into 2025!

[@niu9432]

I also have one question to Yannis (not sure if he's reading the comments though) - if the factors You mentioned in the video will lead to stronger dollar, could it act as a "counterbalance" to the forces that "drive inflation up" due to tariffs? Could such influence be estimated?

[@aidandorrian920]

What if, we just all decide to get out of the US Dollar, and do something else instead ...

[@Sirius39170]

Great points. We're all excited about seeing Trump back in 2025 and getting our country out of this rut.

[@PeppermintPatties]

Thank you, Yanis. Happy New Year. 🙏😊

[@lj7780]

if any leader won my heart then it is Janis because he is great natural structured and grounded teacher and knows the true power of top to down effect, now my advice, don't leave his free classes, be a good student and watch his all videos 🎉 this is one time in life opportunity, stay tuned

[@manuelagerlach8673]

Thank you, Yanis. Happy New Year!

[@buckledgem49775]

How many times have the two words of Exorbitant and Privilege to be repeated to make the point?

[@jonnowee983]

@bucklegem49775 Tell it to the Americans who have enjoyed the Exorbitant & Privilege for far too long at the expense of the rest of the world. Time to take it way or it is already happening 😂

[@cleolector710]

Thank you for this knowledge

[@ncromos]

The very first consequence of tariffs is not explained at all. It will boost the value of the dollar? How?

[@ncromos]

It will definitely boost inflation, if he even succeeds in going through with that stupid idea. Which can go both ways, in what the dollar is concerned. It is not an absolute certainty the dollar will go up. And that’s just the absolute first argument Mr. Varoufakis makes.

[@joeki4066]

Thankyou for your interesting analysis! I wish you great 2025! Jo

[@Needisupply]

love the dog in the back ground beautiful Dog.

[@SagittarianArrows]

Australians are lucky to have Yanis as an Australian Citizen. A sound leadership voice for Peace and a highly transformative earth. May humanity use the remaining month and weeks of the Wood Dragon to boost in the 2025 Year of the Wood Snake.

[@matthewwilson2369]

We need to learn more about that dog at 1:25. Does it have its own youtube channel? Any chance of some dog-focused content?

[@InceptionHealer]

Thank you Yanis. I wish you and your family good health. It's always a pleasure to hear your thoughts. See you in 2025 🎉

[@gozitan5]

Thanks Yanis 👍🏼

[@wss29-4sf0]

I love the insights of Yanis. I doubt that many countries will rush buying dollars now as it is clear its dominance is waning and investment in US can be taken away like in case with Russia and many others.

[@adrianleanus]

i''m actually curious to know how many human commentators have ever studied the bretton woods along with macro econs... russia has resources, china has manufacturing; both have been stocking up on gold for the past few decades. americans are still in the nuclear age, china is already in the space age. NDB is backed by tangible assets. the dollar is backed by trust, which we all know are lies. the dollar is still a resource in the sense that i can use it to clean the washroom.

[@karimag33]

great analysis, quite insightful... don't you think that BRICS are closer to creating a new common currency rather than adopting the Yuan?

[@davidchung4691]

Thanks for your up take on the World in 2025! I wish you a Peaceful and Happy New Year.

[@KassJuanebe]

At 2:27 I am struggling to understand how low savings by Americans and high investment from overseas is a root cause of the trade deficit in the US. Please Yanis, or someone, help me understand. I feel like I am missing a link here. Is it because the profit is transferred to the outside country that invested? Or something else? Or are you simply stating that the strengthening dollar that is the result of people investing in USA is a root cause of the deficit increasing. That you just outlined 2 ways that the dollar gets strengthened and are about to outline a third?

[@Caculon]

I think the idea is that when the dollar is worth because there is a demand on the dollar (investing)this means the value of the dollar is higher to some other currency and that makes it cheaper to buy stuff from other places rather than make it in the US. I'm still learning about this stuff so I could be way off but that's what makes sense to me right now.

[@vbvb6699]

I agree with you that China is not Japan because Japan is no longer a country or nation of its own but a sub-state of the United States.

[@varpen]

Tell me you know nothing about Japan without telling me.

[@nyu3492]

I want to know what’s the oval orange item on the kitchen counter on the right side of the video behind Yanis?

[@wirplit]

To have an honest, humane and realistic economic thinker to watch the unfolding events of these "interesting times" with, is a real prviledge

[@GOBEF3]

Right on Yanis 👊

[@bobwilkerson9760]

Interesting perspective Thanks

[@chrtsi6912]

Καλή κ δημιουργική νέα χρονιά, δάσκαλε! 🎇2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣5️⃣🎉

[@Ador828]

Very clear

[@bajithasm969]

Currencies must be based upon the gold reserves unless that is done dollar can not be real money.

[@davidpicard5376]

Hegemonic isn't only applied to the US like Oligarchy isn't specific to Russia. Japan is an amazing country. Interesting narrative you've shared.

[@henriettasecker-shao]

Happy New Year Yanis. Gung Hei Fat Choi (Cantonese) San Nin Fai Lok (Mandarin) May the rest of your life be abundant with Good Health, Great Wealth, Loyal Friends, and, Happy Relationships filled with Love, Peace, Harmony, and Joy. The Chinese Year of the Dog starts 29th Jan will be very interesting for all. Stay focused and strong people and be good. 😜

[@simplyespresso]

Because history repeats her self dear Yannis, in a very near future 1 US$ = 2 € same as in early 80’s against back then to Deutsche mark ( if Euro still exists ) Happy New Year!

[@NewCalculus]

Wrong in just about everything. Donald Trump doesn't care about anything but himself.

[@chrisschneiders6734]

Agreed, number one trick of a conman, look after yourself. No company l know will bail out a bankrupt country.

[@mbahgugel271]

I wish Yanis discussing about India commitment in BRICS because it looks hesitated.

[@mehmetmehmet5019]

Great, logical and informed information. thank you and happy new year. More please.

[@jdcharlwood]

Be well too. Reading your books one of my pleasures in 2024 - I quote them in my own book coming out next year!

[@geeman4399]

Sorry I don’t understand the cause and effect of you first two points. I can understand tarries will cause inflation in the USA . I don’t know how uncertainty causes more money into buying dollars could you explain please . Thankyou

[@ChesterDouglas-g9n]

I’m so tired of every single neophyte droning about who’s in office and why they shouldn’t be. Give it a rest people nothing is getting done.

[@mukkrustle8587]

Interesting takes.

[@SileMcNutt]

Happy New Year to Yanis and everyone in DiEM25 😊🎉

[@tar2100]

Can someone explain the recycling of Chinese surpluses through the BRICS concept?

[@PanagKots]

OMG. Came for the political/economic analysis; left with a ridiculous jealousy of Dr Varoufakis' kitchen and deep appreciation of his style...

[@henriettasecker-shao]

LOL! Nice kitchen...

[@peterko8871]

So why did the US help Japán even after the Plaza accords by allowing the sale of Japanese cars? Why Japanese cars are the most popular in the US?

[@glenngilmour2562]

And toyota went behind the tariff wall and built in US. Could history repeat for the chinese ev wave

[@rafverheyen5458]

The reason is simple, Japanese products are high quality (funny you call this "help", this is simply market dynamics, if a product is good and the price is OK, people buy it) and the Americans were seriously threatened by this. There would be no American production left, if they did not have the Plaza accords. Price/Quality was just so good back then...It is such a pity what happened to Japan, great people and culture, but they got stuck in the 90's and don't even realise who screwed them over.

[@hithardervigilant4845]

We saw how you fixed greek economics by resignation!!! thank you and happy new year

[@michaelgreen5515]

Even though i don't always agree with him I respect that he cares about the average person.

[@joeldwest]

Much love and respect Comrade

[@sebouhakharjalian6707]

Straight to the point. Thanks Dr. Varoufakis.

[@mariettestabel275]

We live in times of HORROR

[@PetraKann]

There were 3 major forms of fascism that emerged during the 20th century: Bolshevism, Nazism and Corporatism. The terror of Corporatism is what the USA pedals around the world and imposes upon its own population

[@rd264]

when was there a time when it was otherwise?

[@SamWilkinsonn]

@g--glethe horror will be reaching your life and inner circle too buddy. ‘You might not be interested in war, but war is interested in you.’

[@Screaming-Trees]

@g--gle Sorry to tell you this but "the rest you can't control" is precisely the view that keeps you imprisoned in these conditions. You're not the only one to suggest this though. I would say that's majority (99% or more).

[@SamWilkinsonn]

@@Screaming-Trees ‘First they came for…’