Marketplace The global trade status quo is shifting. Will the U.S. be left out?
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Jan 20, 2026 Elizabeth Troval, a Marketplace reporter specializing in international trade and geopolitics, discusses the shifting dynamics of global trade, highlighting how leaders are forming new alliances, often sidelining the U.S. Dorothy Brown, a Georgetown University law professor, shares insights from her book, *Getting to Reparations*, arguing for a federal commission to address racial economic disparities. The conversation digs deep into the implications of these changes on the U.S. economy and the evolving housing market.
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Global Trade Is Realigning Without The U.S.
- Global trade is realigning as countries make deals without the U.S. and move on economically.
- Elizabeth Troval explains this shift may punish the U.S. politically and economically if it continues.
Political Fallout From Globalization
- Domestic political neglect left many behind after globalization, weakening U.S. trade leadership.
- Experts warn that protectionism rearranges trade but doesn't stop globalization, reducing U.S. influence.
Dollar Dominance Isn't Guaranteed
- The U.S. dollar remains dominant today but could be challenged if the world seeks alternatives.
- Doug Redeker warns accelerating that search would erode benefits Americans take for granted.
