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Donald Trump, the euro's best ally in spite of himself (www.lemonde.fr)
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By Eric Albert (Frankfurt, Germany, special correspondent) Published yesterday at 11:36 am (Paris)

LLM summary:

On March 12, 2025, Trump escalated the trade war by imposing tariffs on steel and aluminum, prompting the European Union to respond with its own tariffs. Despite the tensions, a sense of optimism emerged during a conference at Goethe University in Frankfurt, where economists and financial experts speculated that the euro could become a safe haven currency and a reserve currency, traditionally dominated by the US dollar. Klaus Adam, an economist, suggested that Trump's actions might undermine the dollar's "exorbitant privilege," leading to a shift in global currency dynamics.

Financial markets have reacted positively to this speculation, with the euro gaining value against the dollar. Economists are questioning the desirability of holding dollars given the uncertainties surrounding US economic policies and the independence of the Federal Reserve. Concerns have been raised about potential manipulation of the dollar by Trump and the implications for foreign investors. The upcoming appointment of a new Federal Reserve chair by Trump is seen as crucial, as it will determine the central bank's ability to resist political pressures.

While the eurozone faces its own challenges, including sluggish growth and geopolitical threats, there is a growing belief that it could strengthen its position as a reserve currency. Germany's plans for increased spending on infrastructure and defense could provide more secure assets for foreign investors, which is essential for the euro's status as a reserve currency. Although the dollar's dominance is not expected to end soon, there is a possibility that the euro could gain more significance in the global financial landscape, potentially leading to a multi-currency reserve system.

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[โ€“] biofaust@lemmy.world 5 points 7 months ago (2 children)

I believe in this, but could anyone explain to me why the Euro and not the Yuan? In the end, if it is stability the investors are looking for, I don't see how we are in a better position than them right now.

[โ€“] driving_crooner@lemmy.eco.br 10 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Investors can influence European policy to protect their interests. The Chinese economy depends on the whips and desires of the CPP. You could see it at the housing or the private tutoring markets.

[โ€“] biofaust@lemmy.world 2 points 7 months ago

Thanks! Valuable comment

[โ€“] HK65@sopuli.xyz 5 points 7 months ago (1 children)

It's a bigger reserve currency, and a bigger trade currency currently.

It's mostly because China tends to directly devalue the RMB to facilitate trade and Chinese exports, and that makes it a bad investment.

The current ranking IIRC is USD first at 60%, EUR second at 20%, then it's Japanese yen, the British pound, the Canadian and Australian dollars, and only then the RMB.

Curiously enough, this seems to suit the Chinese, as they hold a huge proportion of these cash reserves. That makes it dangerous for the US as well, because China has the economic nuclear option of selling all that USD on the market, causing the hyperinflation of the dollar, and the collapse of the world economy.

[โ€“] biofaust@lemmy.world 2 points 7 months ago

Whoa! ๐Ÿฟ

[โ€“] ChaoticNeutralCzech@feddit.org 5 points 7 months ago

TL;DR: Dollar gets fucked up, euro might become more relevant