What if the dismantling of the global economy isn’t a side effect – rather it’s the very point of Donald Trump’s agenda?

By undermining multilateral trade frameworks, imposing aggressive tariffs, and sowing uncertainty across global supply chains, Trump is deliberately attempting to rewire the global economy around the United States.

It’s a high-risk strategy, but one that could prove devastatingly effective at reasserting American economic dominance – while letting the rest of the world grapple with the fallout, including skyrocketing food prices and disrupted agricultural markets.

While many in the West view his actions as reckless, even irrational, there’s reason to believe that there’s a deliberate playbook behind this chaos.

Trump has long criticized trade liberalization and globalization. His views on tariffs aren’t new – they date back over three decades And unlike many presidents who’ve built wealth via globally integrated industries, Trump cut his teeth in real estate and media, sectors largely insulated from international competition.

That perspective shapes his disdain for multilateralism and his preference for bilateral........

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