Trump’s threats will only drive countries away from US dollar, economists warn at Davos

Trump’s threats will only drive countries away from US dollar, economists warn at Davos

[South China Morning Post] - 01/22/2025

US president’s warnings against nations exploring alternative currencies will be counterproductive in the long run, economists argue at World Economic Forum.



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