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The U.S. is the sovereign nation that issues the U.S. dollar, which serves as the primary currency in its economy and international trade as described in [1] and [2]. Furthermore, the economic policies and trade actions of the U.S., such as the imposition of tariffs, are directly linked to fluctuations in the value of the U.S. dollar as evidenced in [3], [4], and [5].
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Tracking the Economic Effects of Tariffs | The Budget Lab at Yale budgetlab.yale.edu 2 facts
claimEvaluating the medium-to-long-term effects of tariffs on the United States trade deficit is difficult because changes in the value of the dollar may be driven by factors other than tariffs, potentially preventing the expected offsetting effects of a stronger dollar.
claimFactors exerting downward pressure on the US dollar include a deteriorating economic outlook, shifting views on the credibility of US institutions, the role of the US dollar in the global economy, and expectations of lower interest rates.
Talking Points: US–China Competition and the International Order usali.org 1 fact
claimProfessor Sahashi claims that while the post-Cold War order has ended, the post-1945 order remains intact, evidenced by the continued unity of the United States, European powers, and Japan, the status of the US dollar as the primary currency in international trade, and the role of American and multinational companies in globalization.
Trump Tariffs: Prices & Long-Term Economic Effects - Tax Foundation taxfoundation.org 1 fact
claimWhen United States imports fall due to tariffs, the United States dollar becomes stronger, which makes United States exports more expensive for foreign customers and causes a drop in United States exports.
The price of protectionism: Understanding the economic tradeoffs of ... statestreet.com 1 fact
measurementJeanne and Son (2024) found that tariffs imposed by the US in 2018-2019 did not meaningfully impact the US dollar, explaining at most one-fifth of the dollar’s effective appreciation.