In the age of Trump, are ‘safe-haven’ US assets not so safe any more?

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Sylvia MaJanuary 27, 2026 at 11:00 PM

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The article discusses concerns that US assets, traditionally considered a safe haven, may be losing their appeal due to political factors. Specifically, President Trump's recent tariff threats against European countries over Greenland have prompted some investors, such as Danish pension fund AkademikerPension, to divest from US Treasuries. Analysts suggest this action, combined with China's de-dollarization efforts, could signal growing distrust from US allies. This distrust, spurred by Trump's policies, injects political risk into US assets, potentially straining international relations and undermining the US's financial dominance. The article highlights a shift in investor sentiment and the potential long-term consequences for the US economy.

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Key Player Opposition Context

Alicia Garcia-Herrero 40% European countries 40% Natixis 40% SISA Pension 50% China 50% Denmark 60% AkademikerPension 60% Greenland ×270% United States ×680% Donald Trump ×390%

Keywords

safe-haven assets 90% us treasuries 80% us dollar 80% political risk 70% donald trump 70% financial dominance 60% de-dollarisation 60% market players 50% international exchanges 50%

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Negative

Score: -0.40

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South China Morning Post

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Center-Right (0.50)

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90%

This article was automatically classified using rule-based analysis. The political bias score ranges from -1 (far left) to +1 (far right).

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