Technological elements (computers, smartphones, microprocessors, etc.) have been eliminated from the list of Chinese products taxed 145% by the United States. A setback that will be followed by others. And announce the decline of the dollar as the world reserve currency.
A bold strategy that fell short
Donald Trump is Neith, strategist or genius. He has just been delivered in the open field to China. Xi Jinping is not going to “suck him”, as many other countries were done when they face spiral tariffs. On the contrary, he is hitting back for Blow. China “will go to the end” in this Wrestling Party, announced the Minister of Commerce. A firmness that has shaken the occupant of the White House. Trump understood that he was increasing a lot causing the Middle Kingdom. The United States imports 80% of its electrical equipment in China. Therefore, the face of the US president to eliminate all the technological products from the list of overloaded items.
The warning also applies to other hot issues, such as Iran. If Trump considered bombing Tehran, as he has announced, Beijing might not stop. China imports 80% of its oil to feed its economy.
International pressure
Donald Trump came to the presidency with a clear vision: transforming the United States of an empire into a powerful nation, re -enforced in their interests. Its strategy was based on three essential pillars: reduce the budget deficit thanks to the dodged drive by the Musk, disconnecting from the war in Ukraine and imposing tariffs to reject the commercial balance of the United States.
On April 7, 2025, Trump declared publicly that he would maintain tariffs despite the growing international pressure, claiming that “everyone is kissing my ass.” This provocative statement triggered an immediate reaction: the increase in long -term interest rates and China’s firm opposition.
Capitulation and its consequences
Given this pressure and international concerns within the Republican Party itself, Trump was forced to retreat on April 9, announcing a 90 -day moratorium on global tariffs, with the exception of China. This investment sent a clear message to the world: the United States is no longer the hegemonic power of yesteryear.
This capitulation potentially marks a decisive turning point. Trump found himself in anbenable position: he could not simultaneously declare the end of the American Empire while a behavior as a dictator, dictating his will to the whole world.
Towards a new world order
The presentations of this failure could be considerable for the economy of the United States. The dollar runs the risk of losing its privileged state, the USBONDS and real estate are under threat, and American technology giants could see their assessments reviewed down.
For the rest of the world, this crisis could paradoxically pave the way for greater independence from the United States. It is likely that disdriveing it, is already underway from the financial crisis of 2008, accelerates, which leads to many countries to develop its industrial and financial free.
We are entering a more uncertain world, but potentially more balanced, where gold could recover its appeal as a safe asset. The date of April 9, 2025 could mark the real beginning of a new multipolar world order.
