China Trumps U.S.: The business of America is war, and the business of China is business

Gerald Celente delivers a blistering critique of U.S. economic and geopolitical policy in this June 2026 episode, declaring that 'the business of America is war, and the business of China is business'—a stark contrast he argues is reshaping global power. He traces America’s decline to the long-term damage of pandemic-era lockdowns, which he blames for a collapsing office real estate market, with vacancy rates soaring to 44% nationwide and Blackstone selling a Seattle skyscraper at a 54% loss. Celente condemns the Federal Reserve and political leadership—particularly Jerome Powell and Janet Yellen—for dismissing inflation as 'transitory' and fueling economic instability. He further accuses President Trump of perpetuating a web of lies about Iran negotiations to artificially prop up markets, while Israel and the U.S. continue bombing Iran and violating ceasefire agreements. With oil stocks depleting and inflation rising, Celente warns of an impending energy crisis, calling the current market rally a 'rigged' illusion. Meanwhile, China’s disciplined focus on technology and infrastructure investment positions it as the true global leader, while America’s obsession with war and propaganda erodes its economic and moral credibility. Celente’s analysis extends to a broader indictment of the U.S.