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USA Dollar Crash Continues - Joe Blogs
The U.S. dollar continues to weaken — and in this video I look at one of the key forces adding pressure: Donald Trump’s latest tariff moves.
Trump has announced a 25% tariff increase on certain South Korean imports and has threatened 100% tariffs on Canada, reigniting fears of a broader trade escalation. I explain why tariffs matter for the dollar, how trade uncertainty affects capital flows, and why markets tend to react negatively when economic policy becomes more unpredictable.
We break down:
• Why tariffs can weaken the dollar rather than strengthen it
• What Trump is trying to achieve with South Korea and Canada
• How trade tensions feed into inflation expectations and growth fears
• And why currency markets are starting to price in higher economic risk
While tariffs are often sold as a way to protect domestic industry, the currency market reaction tells a very different story — and that’s exactly what we’re seeing unfold now.