Trump’s Trade Policies Threaten Silicon Valley’s Digital Trade Dominance
Global trade tensions are shifting focus from traditional goods deficits to the booming but often overlooked digital services sector. Allianz Trade’s latest report reveals a staggering $600 billion U.S. surplus in invisible exports—spanning digital advertising, cloud platforms, and fintech services like online payments.
This hidden trade engine, growing faster than physical goods commerce, now faces unprecedented risk. Protectionist policies could disrupt the very infrastructure enabling cryptocurrency exchanges and blockchain networks to operate across borders.