How the Strong Dollar Is Reshaping Global Trade

In this episode of Geopolitics and Markets with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna explore how the persistent strength of the US dollar is reshaping global trade flows in 2026. With the trade-weighted dollar index hovering near 119.3, import-dependent economies are struggling under the weight of more expensive dollar-denominated goods. Meanwhile, US exports remain relatively expensive, widening the trade deficit to over $60 billion in March. The hosts discuss how central banks in emerging markets are being forced to raise interest rates to defend their currencies, and how companies like Apple and Caterpillar are adjusting their supply chains. They also touch on the geopolitical implications, including the potential for increased tariffs and trade tensions as the dollar stays strong. #StrongDollar #GlobalTrade #USDEconomy #TradeDeficit #EmergingMarkets #CentralBanks #Apple #Caterpillar #Geopolitics #Tariffs #CurrencyWars #SupplyChains #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #Economics #DollarHegemony #InterestRates #TradeWar Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo