China’s Impact on the US Dollar Exchange Rate

Year 2023, Volume: 32, 71 - 79, 30.11.2023

Albert Molnar Patrik Vıktor

https://doi.org/10.55549/epess.1412819

Abstract

This paper explores the ever-changing relationship between China and the United States, the world's two largest economies, with a particular focus on trade imbalances and their far-reaching implications. Providing a comprehensive historical context, the study sheds light on the significance of the CN-US economic relationship and its profound influence on the global economy. Tracing the trajectory of CN-US trade from its early beginnings of direct exchange to recent trade frictions and tariff disputes, the analysis examines the role of statistical errors in reported trade imbalances and dissects the intricate factors contributing to the trade deficit. Emphasizing the urgency of a balanced CN-US relationship, the study advocates for a harmonious blend of cooperation and confrontation, ensuring equality, mutual benefit, and peaceful coexistence. Furthermore, the paper delves into China's impressive economic growth, its potential to surpass the US economy, and the possibility of the Chinese yuan replacing the US dollar as the global reserve currency. The paper concludes by underlining the critical importance of maintaining a stable and cooperative relationship between the two nations to steer global development in a positive direction. By addressing trade imbalances and fostering a collaborative approach, China and the United States can pave the way for a more equitable and prosperous global economic landscape. As the world watches the unfolding of this pivotal economic relationship, understanding its complexities is essential for policymakers and stakeholders alike.

Keywords

China, US-China economic policy, Economic growth, US dollar, Globalization

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