Trade, Metals, and Power: Unpacking Tariffs, Gold, Antimony, Uranium, and Politics

featuring Host Cali Van Zant in a conversation with Chris Temple, editor and Owner of The National Investor     Watch the Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cV1-SkV_00I      Chris discusses the recent movements in metals, particularly gold and silver, which he believes are driven by insatiable appetite for physical gold and silver.   He also expresses his agnosticism towards copper, attributing its recent increase to stockpiling and anticipation of increased tariffs.   Chris shares his top three commodity themes for the long term, which are natural gas, gold, and uranium.   Trump's Trade Approach: Chris expressed his concerns about President Trump's approach to trade with Canada, arguing that it is not economically sound and could harm the domestic energy industry. He suggested that the US should focus on tariffs against countries like Japan and Europe, rather than Canada and Mexico.   Chris also discusses the potential impact of the US election on Canada's political landscape and the need for Canada to take a more proactive role in managing its own economy and resources.   Chris talks about the long-term potential of uranium and natural gas, emphasizing their strong demand and constrained supply. He argued that these commodities are not significantly impacted by tariffs, as their demand for energy continues to grow. Chris also highlighted the potential for Canadian natural gas producers and explorers, despite the challenges posed by potential tariffs. He concluded that the broader fundamentals of these commodities are more significant than the impact of tariffs.   Chris points out  the challenges of the base metal industry, particularly nickel, in the US and Canada. He highlighted the high global price of nickel, which makes it difficult for domestic projects to compete with cheaper Indonesian supply. Chris suggested that governments should consider implementing public policy initiatives, such as price supports and loan guarantees, to support domestic nickel production. He also emphasized the need for governments to prioritize domestic production over cheaper imports, even if it means higher prices.   Cali and Chris discuss the transition of the world away from integrated globalization and the need for countries to focus on their own resources and defense. They highlighted the importance of critical materials such as rare earths, magnets, antimony, and tungsten for technological advancements and national security.   Chris emphasizes  the need for cyber security measures to protect against data breaches and ransomware attacks.   He also sees the potential for smart investors to focus on one-off stories in the mining commodity space and the tech sector, particularly in cyber security.      About Chris Temple Chris Temple is editor and publisher of The National Investor. He has had an over 40-year career now in the financial/investment industry. Temple is a sought-after guest on radio stations, podcasts, blogs and the like all across North America, as well as a sought-after speaker for organizations. His ability to help average investors unravel, understand and navigate today's markets is unparalleled; and his ability to uncover "off-the-radar" companies is likewise.   His commentaries and some of his recommendations have appeared in Barron's, Forbes, CBS Marketwatch, Wall Street's Best Investments/The Cabot Group, Kitco.com, the Korelin Economics Report, Benzinga.com, Palisade Radio, Mining Stocks Education, Mining Stock Daily and other media.   Connect with Chris on X: https://x.com/NatInvestor