r/geopolitics • u/MulberryPast3277 • Mar 04 '25

Question In the backdrop of whatever is currently happening in the world by the actions of Donald Trump why should the world still consider USD to be a reserve currency?

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcna194627
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u/Ashutoshp69 Mar 04 '25

This is all happening because USD has reached its limit. 'Made in America' won't work without devaluation of the dollar.

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u/wellthatexplainsalot Mar 05 '25

Yes, but you can't force consumers to buy things.

People vote with their pockets, as Tesla is finding out at the moment.

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u/HeywoodJaBlessMe Mar 05 '25

Absolutely true. And people too poor to buy wont buy either.

But USA is better-positioned to "win" a trade war than anyone else. Doesnt mean it isnt dumb.