BIS Chief Denies US Dollar Decline Threatens Its Status as World's Primary Reserve Currency

On July 4th, U.S. Treasury Secretary Benson refuted the idea that the recent depreciation of the U.S. dollar would have an impact on its status as the world's primary reserve currency. Benson said this week, "The price of the dollar has no relation to a strong dollar policy. The essence of a strong dollar policy lies in whether we are taking steps in the long term to ensure that the dollar remains the global reserve currency." He believes that the Trump administration is indeed taking such steps. The U.S. Dollar Index declined by nearly 11% in the first half of the year, representing its worst first-half performance since 1973. This depreciation took place against the backdrop of concerns regarding the policies of the Trump administration, especially the potential impact of tariff hikes on economic growth and the administration's tough diplomatic stance towards long-standing allies who have historically invested in the United States. Benson stated that the Republican tax bill "created the conditions for economic growth." (Golden Finance)