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Trump’s Tariffs: The Hidden Threat to Your Wealth
Why Ray Dalio Thinks the Dollar Could Fail (And What to Do)
Throughout history, economic empires have risen and fallen. From the Roman denarius to the British pound sterling, every dominant currency has faced its decline. You might think this time will be different, but it’s not. In fact, if you look a little further, you’ll find that even Isaac Asimov’s books remind us that what seems important today might not matter as much in the grand scheme of things.
Today, the U.S. dollar, which has been the cornerstone of the global financial system for decades, could be in jeopardy. Recent economic policies, such as Donald Trump’s tariffs and the rising national debt, coupled with warnings from experts like Ray Dalio, suggest that we might be on the brink of a significant shift. But what does this mean for you, and how can you leverage it to build wealth and achieve financial freedom?
Lessons from the Fall of Past Empires
The collapse of the Roman Empire offers a fascinating perspective on how economic decisions can destabilize an apparently solid system. At its peak, Rome used the denarius, a currency backed by pure silver. However, emperors’ ambitions led to its debasement to fund wars and massive projects. This triggered…
