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Trump wants a great monetary reset. Where can the world hide?

Friday, April 25, 2025

Trump wants a great monetary reset. Where can the world hide?

AGI Distinguished Fellow, Andrew Sheng, argues in South China Morning Post that Trump's tariff war represents a deliberate attempt to restructure the dollar-dominated global monetary system.

The US, feeling burdened by trade deficits exacerbated by military spending and currency manipulation, seeks to rebalance the system. Sheng highlights Stephen Miran's "Mar-a-Lago accord," which proposes using tariffs and sanctions to encourage dollar holders, particularly allies, to convert their holdings into long-term securities as "user fees" for military protection. He draws parallels with historical imperial finance, citing the Roman and British empires' financial strategies.

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Andrew Sheng

Distinguished Fellow, Asia Global Institute

Andrew Sheng

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