Trump may be about to wage the most bizarre financial war, and this time, his opponent is not the BRICS countries, nor the Federal Reserve, but—himself.
Protect the dollar or bet on Bitcoin?
This question has the global market holding its breath. The former president, now a disruptor, is considering a jaw-dropping plan: threatening to impose a 100% tariff on BRICS countries' products to save the dollar's global status while rumored to make the U.S. the first official 'Bitcoin hoarding' country.
Two choices, unable to coexist. This not only concerns the financial future of the United States but may also shake the foundations of the global economy.
BRICS vs. Trump: Who is tougher?
The BRICS countries' weariness of the dollar is well known. Just recently at a summit, they even openly discussed bypassing the dollar and settling trade directly in their own currencies. Trump's response to this was simple and brutal:
"If you dare to weaken the dollar, we will cut you off from the U.S. market!"
This is not just talk. He threatens to impose a 100% tariff on all export goods from the BRICS countries, from energy to electronics, and even daily consumer goods, fully blocking them. Such tariffs would cause U.S. prices to soar, but Trump believes that as long as he can maintain dollar hegemony, the cost is worth paying.
The problem is, this plan might directly backfire. The BRICS countries may become even more united, accelerating the process of dedollarization, and even cause allies like the EU and Japan to start wavering in their confidence in the dollar. Once the global financial system truly detaches from the dollar, the U.S. economic control will face an unprecedented crisis.
Bitcoin Plan: Savior or Financial Nightmare?
On the other hand, Trump's 'Bitcoin national reserve' plan sounds more like a sci-fi blockbuster—buying 200,000 Bitcoins each year, accumulating to 1 million over five years. However, the question arises:
The volatility of Bitcoin is an unavoidable reality. This is not a safe-haven asset as stable as gold, but more like an adventurer sitting on a rocket waiting for launch.
Buying Bitcoin by selling gold? This decision might directly cause the credibility of the United States to plummet in the eyes of global investors. Gold is the lifeline in a crisis, while Bitcoin has a history of only 15 years.
If Trump really implements this plan, Bitcoin might become the 'digital gold' of the future, but at the same time, the status of the dollar could quickly decline. Global investors would see that the U.S. government has started to lose faith in its own currency and instead invests in crypto assets, which would undoubtedly be a heavy blow to the dollar.
The dollar is still the ultimate trump card.
Ultimately, how will Trump choose? From the current situation, he is likely to still choose to protect the dollar, although his thoughts on Bitcoin may be retained as a strategic chip to stimulate the market. Tariffs may be further increased, but dollar hegemony is a core asset he absolutely cannot easily give up.
Of course, who knows if Trump, who loves to 'stir things up', will suddenly change his stance on Bitcoin in the future? If he really dares to go all in, it would be an unprecedented financial earthquake.
Hunter's Comment: The next move is crucial, stay tuned, and let's keep a close eye on every 'mysterious operation' of Trump!
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