Editorial: Trump's economic coercion risks undermining US power
The editorial argues that Trump's recent economic threats—tariffs on Canada, sanctions on Iran's partners, and bond market intervention—expose the limits of his bullying. These actions weaponize US financial power but risk undermining trust in American economic leadership. The open management of bond yields reveals the costs of failed policies.
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The Treasury's open intervention in bond markets marks a departure from conventional practice, with Bessent managing long-term yields to counter inflationary pressures stemming from tariffs, military spending, and tax cuts. The 2025 tariff regime already cost American households roughly $1,000 annually on average, while
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