Fundamentals

In a new verbal escalation, Donald Trump, elected president of the United States, has shaken global markets. Indeed, he has threatened to impose 100% tariffs on the nations of the BRICS alliance. This statement comes in a tense economic context, where the dollar, a cornerstone of international trade, is increasingly being challenged by emerging powers. Such a challenge to the monetary status quo could well reshape the global geopolitical balance, but also lead to significant economic turbulence.

Since Elon Musk acquired Twitter, renamed X, the billionaire has made efficiency a mantra, even at the expense of disrupting the traditional structures of the company. His recent revelation of having reduced the workforce by 80% illustrates his unconventional vision of management and leadership. Thus, while this decision is shocking in its magnitude, it also opens the debate on the viability of such a model.