In this video, Nik unravels the complex dynamics between the United States and China, exploring the profound shifts in the global monetary system triggered by Donald Trump's return to office. Drawing on insights from Russell Napier's groundbreaking thesis, Bhatia touches on China's strategic response to changing geopolitical tensions, revealing the complex dynamics between Chinese ownership of U.S. Treasuries and money printing. In that same vein, Nik also explains the intricate manipulation of currency markets, as well as the emergence of dual supply chains and escalating trade wars. This video is part of Nik's research to better understand how China is preparing to navigate Trump's nationalist policies and what this means for international trade, monetary policy, and asset liquidity in the coming years.

Article Links:

- https://americanaffairsjournal.org/2024/11/america-china-and-the-death-of-the-international-monetary-non-system/

- https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-12-09/china-shifts-monetary-policy-stance-for-first-time-since-2011?sref=ieet9cdI

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Chapters:

00:00:00 Renewed Trade Tensions Between the US and China  

00:02:23 Chinese Currency Manipulation and Its Impact on US Interest Rates

00:05:17 China's Shift from US Treasuries  

00:07:30 Who's Buying US Treasuries?

00:10:04 China's Strategic Shift in Economic Policy

00:12:36 Impact of U.S. Tariffs on China and Global Economy  

00:14:59 Impact of US Asset Side Liquidity on Stock Market

00:17:26 China's Currency Strategy and Economic Tensions

00:20:03 US-China Trade War and AI Technology Cold War

The Bitcoin Layer and its guests do not provide investment advice.