A neutral international trade settlement system, where no single nation's domestic politics determines the monetary conditions of every other nation, has never been built—because the nation that benefits the most from the current arrangement has never faced sufficient pressure to accept an alternative
The declining US dollar is increasing costs for travel, imported goods and groceries, while benefiting some multinational companies and exporters. Economists warn that continued weakness in the currency could add pressure on American consumers already facing inflation and rising commodity prices
