Richard Wolff & Michael Hudson: Trump’s WAR on the Dollar – The FALL of America’s Financial Empire
Economic and geopolitical analysis reveals how aggressive U.S. trade policies, including tariffs and sanctions, are backfiring, pushing countries to reorient trade away from America. The discussion highlights a global shift as nations resist U.S. pressure, seek economic independence, and build alternative systems. China’s export surge despite tariffs contrasts with rising U.S. inflation and stagnation, signaling a deflationary global trend. The weaponization of trade and finance, along with failed diplomatic coercion, is accelerating the decline of U.S. influence. Countries are responding…
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