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Trump’s tariffs could mean saying goodbye to US dollar profits

Friday, April 11, 2025

Trump’s tariffs could mean saying goodbye to US dollar profits

AGI Distinguished Fellow, Andrew Sheng, cautions in the South China Morning Post that Trump's tariffs risk undermining the US dollar's global dominance.

He highlights the market downturn following the tariff announcement and the potential for a US recession. Sheng emphasizes the dollar's strength as a reserve currency stems from its liquidity and safe-haven status. Tariffs, however, could diminish the attractiveness of dollar-denominated assets. While the US can repay its dollar debt by printing more currency, the tariffs risk destabilizing the dollar's appeal and increasing the risk of a financial crash. 

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Andrew Sheng

Distinguished Fellow, Asia Global Institute

Andrew Sheng

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