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Renowned crypto investor and author Robert Kiyosaki has weighed in on the recent tariff policy introduced by U.S. President Donald Trump. On April 2, Trump imposed increased import tariffs on goods from over 90 countries, including Moldova, Tajikistan, and Kazakhstan. Some of the harshest penalties targeted Lesotho, an African kingdom, and Saint Pierre and Miquelon, a French overseas territory—whose products will now face a 50% import duty.

The new tariffs are set to take effect on April 9, and in response, Kiyosaki offered his interpretation of Trump’s actions by drawing a surprising analogy to a childhood memory.

Trump Is Playing a Game of “Chicken” – Literally

Kiyosaki compared Trump’s aggressive trade stance to a dangerous game once popular in 1950s Hawaii, where he grew up. The game, called “Chicken,” was common among local gang members. When two rivals clashed, they would get into cars and drive straight at each other, daring the opponent to swerve or crash. Whoever turned away first was branded the “chicken.”

“I witnessed two of these showdowns,” Kiyosaki recalls. “In both cases, the drivers chickened out, and the conflict ended without a collision.”

According to Kiyosaki, Trump is now playing his own version of this high-stakes game, only on the global economic stage:

“President Donald Trump is playing ‘Chicken,’ using tariffs as his weapon. Only time will tell which country’s leader flinches first.”

Kiyosaki Doesn’t Reveal Trump’s True Motive—But Others Speculate

While Kiyosaki offers a metaphorical explanation of Trump’s strategy, he stops short of explicitly stating why the president feels the need to pressure global leaders with economic threats.

However, a commenter under the pseudonym “Mik” offered a compelling interpretation:

“People resort to extremes when they feel they have nothing left to lose. I think Trump believes he’s in that exact position. If he doesn’t act now, the consequences for his country could be far more devastating than any negative impact from the tariffs. Soon, there might be nothing left to save.”

This sentiment echoes concerns among some economists that Trump’s aggressive tariff policies may reflect deeper fears about America’s economic position and long-term competitiveness.

Geopolitical Tensions and Crypto: Kiyosaki’s Broader Concern

While Kiyosaki is best known for his investment advice and vocal support of Bitcoin and decentralized finance, his comments suggest that he sees these tariff battles as a symptom of broader geopolitical instability—an environment in which alternative assets like cryptocurrencies could thrive.

In the context of rising trade wars, inflation fears, and financial uncertainty, Kiyosaki has repeatedly warned of the risks tied to fiat currencies and centralized banking systems. His comparison of Trump’s policy to a “Chicken” match underscores his belief that we are living in an era of high-risk decisions, where leaders gamble with economic stability to avoid even worse outcomes.

Conclusion: A Dangerous Game With Global Stakes

Whether or not Trump’s tariff strategy pays off remains to be seen. But one thing is clear: Robert Kiyosaki sees it not just as policy, but as psychology—a calculated confrontation meant to test the limits of international resolve.

As the April 9 implementation date approaches, markets, world leaders, and investors will be watching closely to see who turns first, and what economic consequences follow.

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Roman B.

I have 6 years of writing experience on several leading websites dealing with cryptocurrencies and other investments. I have been in the Web3 sector for a similar amount of time and have collaborated on several projects from NFT to P2E. My previous experiences: Business2Community.com, TradingPlatforms.com, CryptoSvet.