President Donald Trump's approach to global trade, marked by the implementation of tariffs, has sparked significant debate regarding its underlying objectives.

Observers note that this trade strategy may be part of a broader economic plan that seeks to reshape global commerce and realign American financial assets.

Critics of President Trump often oscillate between despair and a naive assumption that his 'trade fixation' will eventually dissipate.

They speculate that the administration's aggressive trade stance will ultimately expose the vacuity of his economic rationale.

However, some analysts argue that Trump's strategy goes beyond mere tariff implementation and is rooted in a comprehensive global economic framework, albeit one that is inherently risky.

Trump's administration contends that the United States is being exploited in global trade, particularly due to the dollar's status as the world’s primary reserve currency.

The president asserts that the dollar is overvalued because foreign central banks maintain significant holdings of U.S. currency, rendering American exports less competitive while keeping imports artificially low.

This dynamic has adverse effects on American industries and the working class, while benefiting financial markets and real estate investors.

The underlying goal of Trump's economic approach appears to be the establishment of a new world economic order in which the dollar remains a leading currency but is weaker than its current valuation.

The administration employs tariffs not merely to reduce the trade deficit but to exert pressure on foreign central banks, encouraging them to lower interest rates and strengthen their currencies in a bid to offset the inflationary effects of these tariffs.

In the second phase of this strategy, Trump aims to leverage bilateral negotiations to compel trading partners to:
- Redistribute dollar reserves,
- Shift industrial investments to the United States,
- Increase purchases of American military hardware.

This envisioned world would potentially split into two blocs: one comprising nations conceding to U.S. demands under its military shield, and another drifting closer to China and Russia.

Furthermore, a significant domestic aspect underlies Trump's economic policy, characterized by a negotiation style reminiscent of military doctrine that emphasizes shock and intimidation.

This approach aims to incapacitate adversaries through sudden, massive displays of power—psychologically and strategically—before substantive conflict arises.

In this context, tariffs function as tools of coercion rather than ends in themselves.

An essential aspect of this strategy includes a transitional phase following aggressive posturing; for instance, the president frequently temporarily suspends high, announced tariffs.

This has often been misinterpreted as a response to market pressures, but many analysts suggest that it is instead a way for Trump to influence market dynamics deliberately.