Trump's economic policies threaten US dollar supremacy

Donald Trump's second presidential term has been marked by aggressive policy shifts aimed at reasserting American dominance in global finance, particularly through the primacy of the US dollar. His administration has enacted sweeping executive orders and policy changes, including the appointment of crypto advocates to key regulatory posts and direct support for Trump-affiliated financial ventures, blurring lines between government and private business. While Trump's doctrine champions a strong dollar as a symbol of national power, critics note an inherent contradiction: maintaining dollar supremacy while pushing for low interest rates and high federal debt risks long-term economic instability. These policies have raised global concerns about America's reliability as an economic partner and the sustainability of the dollar's reserve currency status, especially amid escalating protectionism and tariffs. Structural forces such as the 2008 financial crisis, competition from China, and the rise of alternative financial systems further challenge the continued dominance of the so-called Dollar–Wall Street Regime. Trump's actions risk exacerbating trade deficits, weakening domestic industry, and undermining international confidence in US economic leadership.