The Bitcoin Layer America’s New War on Offshore Dollar Power
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Apr 28, 2025 America is engaged in a financial war over offshore dollar power, reshaping global trade dynamics. The recent tariffs are seen as a strategic shift aimed at dismantling the Eurodollar system. This turmoil signals the end of 30 years of globalization, raising questions about a new monetary order. The role of Bitcoin in international trade is debated, alongside complex issues of job outsourcing and the need for resilient supply chains. The political motivations behind economic policies provide a fascinating backdrop to this evolving narrative.
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US Tariffs as Financial Warfare
- The US is in a financial war responding to China's challenge, not just raising tariffs to increase consumer prices.
- Critics ignoring this miss the political motivation addressing 30 years of globalization and industrial decline.
Trade Violations Ignored by Critics
- Critics often overlook numerous trade violations uncovered by the US over years.
- Ignoring these undermines understanding of the complex trade issues behind tariffs.
End of Globalization Era
- The move away from globalization is driven by concerns over China's military rise and dollar's artificial strength.
- COVID-19 highlighted the need to secure supply chains independent of China.