Gurbaksh Chahal

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Flip-Flop Economics: The Tariff Tale Unfolds

Today, Trump backpedaled yet again, announcing exemptions from his massive 145% tariffs—but not for everyday essentials. Nope, your $1,200 iPhone, laptops, and semiconductors got a free pass, but your affordable clothes, groceries, and household basics? They're still getting hit with that brutal tax. Think about who’s really paying the price here. Definitely not the big corporations who could easily absorb these costs. Instead, it’s everyday working Americans—families already juggling tight budgets, single parents barely making ends meet, and people trying to stretch every paycheck.

Apr 12, 2025•2 min read

Business

The Real Game: Trump’s Noise vs. China’s Strategy

Trump thrives on making noise. We’ve watched him repeatedly push buttons and stir chaos, leaving markets volatile and in disarray. If anyone truly believes these theatrics benefit America, they might want to revisit Economics 101. Meanwhile, China—and the broader global economy—plays a quieter yet more impactful game. While Trump threw his public tantrums, China strategically sold off U.S. treasuries, driving the dollar down and sending the 10-year treasury yields soaring to highs unseen since 1982. The result? Refinancing America’s massive $9.2 trillion debt is now more costly than ever, with the increased expense directly benefiting those same nations—China, Japan, and Europe—that Trump claims he’s confronting. Supporters often tout Trump as playing “4D Chess,” a comforting illusion fueled by loud rhetoric. But as the markets increasingly experience sustained downturns, it should become painfully clear: you don’t antagonize the very creditors holding your largest debts - as they are the ones that hold the real cards. Here’s the kicker: while the stock market may show signs of recovery, the underlying economic fundamentals are eroding. The dollar’s status as the world’s reserve currency is under threat, and investor confidence in U.S. financial stability is waning. This isn’t just about market fluctuations; it’s about long-term credibility and economic security. In the end, it’s not the loudest voice that wins, but the most strategic mind. And right now, the world is watching—and learning...it's not America.

Apr 11, 2025•2 min read

Motivational

Make 2025 Legendary

As we stand on the edge of 2025, let’s cut through the noise.

Dec 30, 2024•1 min read

EntrepreneurshipMotivational

The BeLimitless Reboot 2024: Breaking Through Your Own Ceiling

That gut-wrenching moment. You know the one I'm talking about. When your hands are shaking, your throat goes dry, and you feel like your whole world could come crashing down in seconds.

Nov 10, 2024•5 min read

BusinessEntrepreneurshipThoughts

The AI Gold Rush of 2024: A Tale of Smoke, Mirrors, and Trillion-Dollar Dreams

As I sit here reflecting on my 25-year journey in tech, I can't help but see history rhyming once again. We're witnessing perhaps the greatest gold rush of our time – the AI revolution. But is it really a revolution, or are we watching a trillion-dollar game of smoke and mirrors?

Nov 8, 2024•4 min read

Motivational

Nothing is impossible, the word itself says "I'm Possible!": 2024 Edition

In the depths of Silicon Valley, where dreams are forged and destinies are shaped, I've learned one fundamental truth: impossibility is merely a story we tell ourselves to justify our fears.

Oct 23, 2024•5 min read

Building Global Businesses

Currently serving as Chairman & CEO of VeerOne and The Chahal Foundation.

Serial entrepreneur with 25+ years of experience building global businesses.

Previously founded RadiumOne (acquired by Nexxen), BlueLithium (acquired by Yahoo!), and ClickAgents (acquired by ValueClick).

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