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[E5743] Using Bessent's rule that tariffs drive 2/3 currency appreciation, 100% tariffs could mechanically push DXY from current levels to 175-180, forcing foreigners to sell $8.5T in USTs to raise USD for debt service, collapsing bond markets and the global economy. This mathematical impossibility argues against sustained USD strength.
supporting · 2025-12-06
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[E5742] FFTT argues the US Net International Investment Position at -79% of GDP (vs positive 4-10% under Reagan/Baker during Plaza Accord) with foreigners net short $13T in USD debt makes tariff-driven USD strength systemically destabilizing. Base case is USD devaluation (or gold/Bitcoin revaluation) in 1H25 as a 'Sunday Night Surprise' to enable Trump's manufacturing reshoring goals.
supporting · 2025-12-06