China Trims US Treasury Holdings to 2008 Low Amid Trump Risks
China's US Treasury holdings fell to $682.6 billion in November, the lowest level since 2008. Beijing is diverging from global trends due to concerns over Trump and the Fed.
While the rest of the world is stocking up on American debt, China's going the other way. Beijing's holdings of US Treasuries just hit their lowest level since 2008, diverging sharply from a global trend that saw total foreign ownership reach a record high.
China US Treasury holdings 2008: A Strategic Retreat
According to official data, China’s stockpile of US debt dropped to $682.6 billion in November, down from $688.7 billion in October. This persistent trimming comes even as other major economies increased their exposure to the safety of the dollar, signaling that Beijing is prioritizing risk reduction over yield.
The Trump Factor and Fed Independence
Analysts suggest the prospect of a Donald Trump presidency has spooked Beijing. Concerns over the potential politicization of the Federal Reserve under a second Trump administration have deepened fears regarding the stability and neutrality of American financial assets. With more cuts expected, the geopolitical divide in global finance is becoming more visible.
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