Amid rising global tension, Donald Trump and top economist Bessent have dropped bold economic statements that could impact #Bitcoin, stocks, and global trade.
⚠️ Note: Statements about armed conflicts are excluded. See the original post for full context.
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🟠 TRUMP'S ECONOMIC STATEMENTS
💬 "I told Powell we don't need to keep interest rates so high. Maybe he'll have to FORCE something."
💬 "Lowering rates by 1–2% could dramatically reduce our debt burden. I want cheap debt."
💬 "I love China and respect Xi. A new China deal will open up their markets."
💬 "Auto tariffs could rise in the near future."
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🟡 BESSENT'S KEY TAKEAWAYS
🔹 "Expect more trade deals — and fast."
🔹 "China opening up could rebalance global trade."
🔹 "The EU remains a difficult negotiator."
🔹 "Watch for a possible end to the China tariff pause in August."
🔹 "If the debt ceiling isn’t raised, a 2008-style crisis could return."
🔹 "Stablecoins may help the U.S. dollar maintain global dominance."
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⚡️ What This Means for Markets:
📉 Interest rate pressure could drive volatility in bonds and crypto.
🌐 Trade optimism may boost global equities — or spark new uncertainty.
🪙 Stablecoin validation could strengthen crypto legitimacy and USD pairing demand.
