U.S. Dollar Hits Four-Year Low, Weighed by Trump's Tariff Threats

The U.S. dollar has lost value against other major currencies, sliding to a four-year low this week, according to the ICE U.S. Dollar Index. Investors are increasingly concerned about new tariff threats from the Trump administration and weakening U.S. finances. With the dollar falling more than 3% since mid-January alone. Trump’s pressure on the Federal Reserve to cut rates, combined with rising risks of a U.S. government shutdown linked to immigration disputes, has added to uncertainty. These risks have revived the so-called “Sell America” trade, pushing investors toward safe havens like gold, which recently hit record highs. Without firm backing from Treasury officials and the Fed, dollar could fall another 7% to 8% in the coming months.