Trump's Tariffs Trigger Global Rush to Abandon U.S. Dollar
The abandoning U.S. dollar trend has recently gained momentum following Trump’s tariffs on global imports. Financial markets have responded with alarm as the U.S. Dollar Index has actually dropped to its lowest levels since the presidential election, and has fallen nearly six percent since early 2025. This shift in currency dynamics is now raising serious questions about the future dominance of the U.S. dollar in international trade and finance. Also Read: Top 3 Cryptocurrencies To Watch This Week How Trump’s Tariffs Accelerate the Abandonment of the U.S. Dollar in Global Trade Source: Reuters Market Reactions Show Dollar Decline The dollar has been falling against most major currencies after the reciprocal tariffs were implemented last week. At the time of writing, the U.S. Dollar Index has dropped below 102 points twice last week, hitting its lowest post-election levels. The growing abandon U.S. dollar concerns have intensified especially after last Thursday’s 1.7 pe...