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Swamp's avatar

In some ways you predict Russification of the US political economy. If this is the case then re-watch numerous Adam Curtis' documentaries covering the topic to complement your predictive framework. A question would then arise, why would anyone without direct management control of those (SP500) businesses trust to hold any US (financial) assets?

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Russell Clark's avatar

American corporates have incredible power outside of the US - I see Trump and his tariffs as a way to make sure that foreign governments with influence (like the EU) dont act against them. That is Trump puts corporate power above government power.

And yes - given that politically the move it to tax foreigners - owing American assets is tricky

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