智库报告：2025年或是美债崩盘元年

Core Viewpoint - The report highlights the imminent crisis of U.S. sovereign credit and debt, suggesting that the U.S. debt situation resembles a Ponzi scheme on the verge of collapse, with significant implications for global economic stability and trade [1][3][4]. Group 1: Current U.S. Debt Situation - The U.S. national debt has reached $36.2 trillion, accounting for 123% of GDP, significantly exceeding the internationally recognized warning line of 60% [3][4]. - The report predicts that by 2025, the U.S. may face a debt crisis, with approximately $9.3 trillion of public debt maturing, representing one-third of total debt [3][4]. - Interest payments on U.S. debt are projected to exceed military spending for the first time in fiscal year 2024, with interest expenses expected to grow by 8% to $952 billion in 2025 [3][4]. Group 2: Economic Impact of Policies - Trump's policies, including "reciprocal tariffs" and extreme fiscal tightening, have led to a significant rise in one-year inflation expectations to 4.3%, the highest level in nearly two years, and a drop in consumer confidence to 67.8, down 11.8% year-on-year [1][3]. - The combination of tariffs and tax cuts is expected to exacerbate social inequality, with the lowest 20% of earners facing an average annual loss of $1,125, while the top 1% could gain an average of $43,500 annually [1][3]. Group 3: Global Financial System and Dollar Dependency - There is a growing trend of "de-dollarization," with global central banks reducing their holdings of U.S. debt, leading to a decline in the dollar's share of global official foreign exchange reserves to 57.4%, the lowest in 30 years [5][6]. - The report indicates that the collapse of U.S. debt is not the end of the international financial system but rather the beginning of a long process of restructuring the global credit system, with emerging economies and a multipolar currency system reshaping the order [6][7]. Group 4: Recommendations for China - The report suggests that China should proactively lead global cooperation to mitigate the risks associated with U.S. debt, including establishing a monitoring mechanism for U.S. debt defaults and enhancing financial infrastructure [6][7]. - It emphasizes the need for China to diversify its foreign reserves, increase holdings in gold and emerging market assets, and enhance domestic consumption to counteract global demand shrinkage [6][7].