Fundamentals

The American economy has crystallized tensions for several months between two deeply divergent political visions, embodied by Joe Biden and Donald Trump. On one side, the current president emphasizes stabilizing management, based on international cooperation and support for the middle class. On the other, Donald Trump promises radical reforms, focused on protectionist policies and tax relief for the wealthy. Thus, these oppositions go beyond national economic choices, but reflect orientations that could reshape global trade balances.

In a new verbal escalation, Donald Trump, elected president of the United States, has shaken global markets. Indeed, he has threatened to impose 100% tariffs on the nations of the BRICS alliance. This statement comes in a tense economic context, where the dollar, a cornerstone of international trade, is increasingly being challenged by emerging powers. Such a challenge to the monetary status quo could well reshape the global geopolitical balance, but also lead to significant economic turbulence.