The deal that paused the trade war — but didn’t end it. In this podcast episode, we break down the US–China “Phase One” agreement in plain English: what was signed, why purchase targets fell short, why most tariffs stayed, and how the fight shifted to chips, EVs, and solar.What you’ll learn:• The 8 core chapters of “Phase One” and what they mean for you• Why tariffs remained and how that shows up in prices and sourcing• Purchase targets vs. reality (COVID, logistics, commodity swings)• The move to sectoral policy: semiconductors, EVs, solar• Who paid, who adapted, and signals to watch nextIf this helped, rate the podcast and comment which topic you want next: chip export controls, EV tariffs, or supply-chain “de-risking”.#Podcast #USChina #TradeDeal #TradeWar #Tariffs #Geopolitics #Economy #SupplyChains #Semiconductors #EVs #Solar #ExportControls #DeRisking #explained — FOLLOW & LISTEN —🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2KZ2NUu1MjJolN2alJltnN🛰️ RSS (all apps): https://anchor.fm/s/10881159c/podcast/rss🍎 Apple Podcasts (EN): https://anchor.fm/s/10881159c/podcast/rss🍎 Apple Podcasts (PT-BR): https://anchor.fm/s/1087502fc/podcast/rss… and everywhere podcasts are available.— SUPPORT MY WORK —⭐ PATREON: https://patreon.com/ExplainItToMe_⭐ Buy me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/explainittome_— STAY CONNECTED —✅ Subscribe to the channel🔔 Turn on notifications💬 Drop your questions for the next episode

Is China really using gold to replace the US dollar — or just hedging against it? In this video I break down what Beijing is actually doing: steady gold accumulation, gradual yuan internationalization, new payment rails (CIPS), and why this doesn’t mean a sudden “petroyuan” takeover.You’ll learn:• Why central banks (especially China’s) are buying gold • How RMB settlement works in practice vs SWIFT • The real constraints: convertibility, trust, and market depth • What a multipolar currency system means for investors & businessIf you found this useful, tap 👍 and subscribe for more “Explain it to me” breakdowns on money, markets, and geopolitics.#China #Gold #USDollar #DeDollarization #Yuan #BRICS #Geopolitics #Economy #Investing #Commodities— FOLLOW & LISTEN —🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2KZ2NUu1MjJolN2alJltnN🛰️ RSS (all apps): https://anchor.fm/s/10881159c/podcast/rss🍎 Apple Podcasts (EN): https://anchor.fm/s/10881159c/podcast/rss🍎 Apple Podcasts (PT-BR): https://anchor.fm/s/1087502fc/podcast/rss… and everywhere podcasts are available.— SUPPORT MY WORK —⭐ PATREON: https://patreon.com/ExplainItToMe_⭐ Buy me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/explainittome_— STAY CONNECTED —✅ Subscribe to the channel🔔 Turn on notifications💬 Drop your questions for the next episode

Is China really using gold to replace the US dollar — or just hedging against it? In this episode, we break down what Beijing is actually doing: steady gold accumulation, gradual yuan (RMB) internationalization, new payment rails like CIPS, and why this does NOT mean a sudden “petroyuan” world. Clear, data-driven and hype-free.You’ll learn:• Why central banks — especially China’s — keep buying gold• How RMB settlement compares to SWIFT in practice• The real constraints: convertibility, legal trust, market depth• What a more multipolar currency system means for investors & businesses• Base/Up/Down scenarios for the next 3–5 yearsEnjoy the episode? Rate the podcast and share it with a friend who loves clear, no-drama explainers.#Podcast #China #Gold #USDollar #DeDollarization #Yuan #BRICS #Geopolitics #Economy #Investing #Commodities #Finance— FOLLOW & LISTEN —🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2KZ2NUu1MjJolN2alJltnN🛰️ RSS (all apps): https://anchor.fm/s/10881159c/podcast/rss🍎 Apple Podcasts (EN): https://anchor.fm/s/10881159c/podcast/rss🍎 Apple Podcasts (PT-BR): https://anchor.fm/s/1087502fc/podcast/rss… and everywhere podcasts are available.— SUPPORT MY WORK —⭐ PATREON: https://patreon.com/ExplainItToMe_⭐ Buy me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/explainittome_— STAY CONNECTED —✅ Subscribe to the channel🔔 Turn on notifications💬 Drop your questions for the next episode