08/02/2026

Trumponomics' unintended consequences (1)

"The dollar is the world’s reserve currency, bestowing key advantages upon us. But none of this is our birthright. It must be earned, and re-earned,” said one Fed official in 2010, as the European sovereign-debt crisis was unfolding. “We ought not to be dismissive of the threats to our privileged position in the world.” That official was a younger Mr Warsh. As he prepares to lead the world’s most important central bank, the dollar looks more vulnerable than at any time in recent history. (The Economist)


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Here are some examples of how the economic press reported on the performance of Trump's policies: