As I see it | The US is telling its trading partners – do as I say, not as I do
- Posted on August 21, 2026
- By South China Morning Post
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In brief
The United States faces accusations of applying double standards in international trade policy. While Washington scrutinizes other nations' currency management practices, it simultaneously engages in collaborative efforts with allies like Japan to influence exchange rates. This apparent contradiction raises questions about the consistency of American regulatory oversight and whether trading partners operate under different rules than the US itself.
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As I see it | The US is telling its trading partners – do as I say, not as I do
While Washington says it is monitoring certain countries, including Japan, for foreign exchange interventions, it also coordinated with Tokyo to prop up the yen.
